Travel

Quick guide to ordering taxis in Bulgaria: street hailing, phone and app booking, fare stickers, per-kilometre prices, and standard/premium options in Sofia, Varna, Burgas, and Plovdiv.

Bulgaria adopted the euro on 1 January 2026. Learn what travelers and expats need to know now: paying in euros, exchanging remaining leva, the fixed rate (€1 = BGN 1.95583), and dual price display until 8 August 2026.

How to get emergency care in Bulgaria: call 112, public vs private hospitals, EHIC/GHIC rules, uninsured rights, and exactly who pays—plus key official links.

How to stay safe hiking in Bulgaria: trail markings, hut network, 112 vs PSS, weather & avalanche checks, insurance, and easy summer routes near Sofia, Rila & Pirin.

Short visits: No visa is required for UK citizens to visit Bulgaria for up to 90 days in any 180 days. Long-term residence: Yes – to move to Bulgaria long-term (for over 90 days).

Yes. In mid-2025, Bulgaria introduced a Digital Nomad Visa scheme. This enables non-EU remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs who work for foreign companies or clients to reside in Bulgaria on a long-term basis legally.

Yes – citizens of the EU, EEA, and Switzerland can live in Bulgaria without a visa. They enjoy freedom of movement rights, requiring only a valid passport or ID card to enter.

Yes - if you are from a developing country (i.e., a country whose citizens are not on the visa-free list), you must obtain a visa to enter Bulgaria even for short stays (MFA).