https://mfa.bg/en/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:50:23 +0200 en hourly 1 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24829 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24829 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:33:27 +0200 Passengers arriving at airports in India are subject to temperature screening and must submit a duly completed declaration form (containing personal data, a phone number and an address in India) about their trip history to the medical and immigration authorities. Passengers arriving directly from China, South Korea, Japan, Iran, Italy, Hong Kong, Macao, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand, Singapore, and Taiwan or via some another country will be subject to a medical exam. People arriving in India from South Korea and Italy or having a history of traveling to or through these countries will have to present a medical document showing a negative test for the COVID-19.If symptoms of the disease are observed, the persons affected will be placed in isolated premises in Indian hospitals and will be tested. If the patients test negative, they will be discharged from the hospital after 14 days.In view of the above, Bulgarian nationals are advised to:1. avoid non-emergency travel to India.2. Bulgarian nationals traveling to India or already there should monitor the information and recommendations published on the website of the Indian Ministry of Health and Family Wellbeing https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ daily3. Bulgarian nationals should observe the general recommendations of the World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-publicBulgarian nationals who need assistance may call the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in New Delhi at the following numbers: + 91 11 26115549; +91 11 26115550 or, outside business hours at +.91 9910999498.---Reports and requests for assistance in emergency situations will be received from Bulgarians 24 hours a day at the phone numbers of the Situation Center Directorate (+359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56) or at the following e-mail: crisis@mfa.bg. Ситуационен център India https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24828 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24828 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:30:34 +0200 The authorities in Bhutan have suspended the issuance of electronic visas, the issuance of visas upon arrival and the issuance of residence and work permits to citizens of countries affected by the coronavirus and to travelers who have transited through such countries. Holders of valid visas from countries affected by the COVID-19 shall not be admitted into the country until new measures are announced.The Bulgarian nationals should observe the general recommendations of the World Health Organization.https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-publicBulgarian nationals who need assistance may call the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in New Delhi at the following numbers:  + 91 11 26115549; +91 11 26115550 or, outside business hours at +.91 9910999498.Reports and requests for assistance in emergency situations will be received from Bulgarians 24 hours a day at the phone numbers of the Situation Center Directorate (+359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56) or at the following e-mail: crisis@mfa. Ситуационен център Bhutan https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24827 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24827 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:28:26 +0200 The Maldives’ Health Protection Agency (HPA) reports the adoption of temporary restrictive measures on a second island, Bathala, after an Italian national displayed symptoms of COVID-19. Restrictions have been imposed temporarily on a third, still unnamed island after two French nationals displayed symptoms. The travel restrictions were lifted after the patients tested negative for the virus. The authorities of the Maldives banned access to the country of people arriving from Italy or for those who have transited through Italy.In view of the threat of spread of the epidemic to the Maldives and the possibility that more islands may be placed under quarantine and considering the lack of operating diplomatic missions in the country, Bulgarian nationals are advised to:- avoid any travel to the Maldives that is not urgently needed;- Bulgarians traveling to the country or already there are advised to follow of the official Maldives institutions every day and to observe their recommendations;- observe the general recommendations of the World Health Organization.https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-publicBulgarian nationals who need assistance may call the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in New Delhi at the  following numbers: + 91 11 26115549; +91 11 26115550 or, outside business hours at +.91 9910999498.---Reports and requests for assistance in emergency situations will be received from Bulgarians 24 hours a day at the phone numbers of the Situation Center Directorate (+359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56) or at the following e-mail: crisis@mfa. Ситуационен център Maldives https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24826 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24826 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:27:02 +0200 In connection with the development of the situation relevant to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Jakarta advises the Bulgarians planning to travel to Indonesia, Malaysia or Singapore to check the level of the risk to their health and, after obtaining detailed information about these countries’ restrictive and protective measures, to carefully consider all circumstances and the possible inconveniences that could arise during travel to these countriesBulgarian nationals who need assistance may call the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Jakarta at the following numbers: +62 21 390 40 48 or, outside business hours at +62 81296000691.Reports and requests for assistance in emergency situations will be received from Bulgarians 24 hours a day at the phone numbers of the Situation Center Directorate (+359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56) or at the following e-mail: crisis@mfa.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on all Bulgarian nationals who are on a trip abroad to register by completing the “I am traveling to…” line at the following address:(https://mfa.bg/bg/embassyinfo). Ситуационен център Indonesia Malaysia Singapore https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24825 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24825 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:22:56 +0200 The Romanian National Committee for Special and Extraordinary Situations decided to adopt extraordinary measures prevention the spread of COVID-19, which will be in effect between 9 March and 31 March and may be extended, as follows:- suspension of flights to and from Italy. Airlines are obliged to inform Romanian nationals traveling from Italy, China, Iran and South Korea to Romania with a stopover that they will be quarantined or placed in self-isolation at the time of their entering Romanian territory;- airlines are obliged to not allow on board passengers who are not Romanian nationals and who are traveling to Romania with a stopover in Italy, China, Iran and South Korea; - Romanian nationals arriving from or traveling via Italy, China, Iran, and South Korea who enter the country through land border crossing points will be quarantined in an area close to the border which they had crossed or be placed in isolation at their places of residence, depending on the area from which they have arrived.- foreign nationals, including Bulgarians traveling to Romania from Italy, China, Iran or South Korea, regardless of the means of transport used, will be quarantined or placed in self-isolation;- shipments and cargos over 3.5 ton are exempt from traffic restrictions.- the measures and restrictions mentioned above also apply to maritime and river transport.Bulgarian nationals who need assistance may call the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Bucharest at +40 21 230 21 50 and +40 21 230 21 59 (outside business hours).Reports and requests for assistance in emergency situations will be received from Bulgarians 24 hours a day at the phone numbers of the Situation Center Directorate (+359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56) or at the following e-mail: crisis@mfa. Ситуационен център Romania https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24824 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24824 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:20:37 +0200 In connection with the preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19, we would like to advise all Bulgarian nationals that if they enter Croatian territory from one of the following countries affected by the disease: Republic of Korea, Japan and the Islamic Republic of Iran, as of today, 10 March 2020, they will be subject to a 14-day mandatory quarantine or they will not be allowed into the country. The Embassy’s inquiries yielded the following information: the mandatory quarantine does not apply to transit passengers if they do not exhibit symptoms of infection at the border and if their stay in Croatia is not set to last for longer than 24 hours.Bulgarian nationals who need assistance may call the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Zagreb at the  following numbers: +385 146 46 609 or, outside business hours, at +385 984 69 808.Reports and requests for assistance in emergency situations will be received from Bulgarians at the phone numbers of the Situation Center Directorate (+359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56) or at the following e-mail: crisis@mfa.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on all Bulgarian nationals who are on a trip abroad to register by completing the “I am traveling to…” line at the following address:(https://mfa.bg/bg/embassyinfo). Ситуационен център Croatia https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24823 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24823 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:19:31 +0200 In connection with the rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus in Spain in recent days, the central government and the governments of several autonomous regions adopted emergency measures aimed at limiting the spread of the virus. These include the closure of senior homes and the suspension of classes for college and school students in the Madrid and Basque autonomous regions, which are already identified as outbreak centers of the disease in the Kingdom of Spain. Some 1,200people had been diagnosed with the COVID-19 by 10 March 2020 and 31 deaths of the virus have been confirmed. More than one-half of the infected who subsequently died were in the Madrid autonomous region. In view of the situation with the spread of the COVID-19 in the country, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised the threat index for travel to Spain to Level 3: an advisory to refrain from traveling to certain regions unless necessary.We are advising Bulgarian nationals to refrain from traveling to Spain unless absolutely necessary. Those who are already in the country should avoid visiting areas with great concentrations of visitors such as sports events, concerts, conferences and rallies among others.If Bulgarians who are already in Spain should at any time experience such symptoms as fever of more than 37ᵒC, a persistent cough and difficulty breathing, they should not leave their homes or hotel rooms but immediately notify the local authorities by calling 112, or if in Madrid - 012 or 900102112.Any Bulgarian national who wishes to raise questions, points of clarification or concerns about this issue can call the Bulgarian Embassy during business hours (9 am to 5 pm) at +34 913455761 or +34 913456651 or at the emergency number + 34 678013846 outside business hours, or may write to Embassy.Madrid@mfa.bg.---Reports and requests for assistance in emergency situations will be received from Bulgarians at the phone numbers of the Situation Center Directorate (+359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56) or at the following e-mail: crisis@mfa.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on all Bulgarian nationals who are on a trip abroad to register by completing the “I am traveling to…” line at the following address:(https://mfa.bg/bg/embassyinfo). Ситуационен център Spain https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24822 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24822 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:15:20 +0200 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hereby informs that the Israeli government adopted restrictions affecting all persons who enter the country’s territory, effective as of 8 pm on 9 March 2020.The ban affects not only arriving Israeli nationals but also all nationals of other countries.Foreign travelers will be admitted through the open border checkpoints and the Ben Gurion Airport only if they can prove that they can make arrangements to remain in isolation for 14 days. Hotel reservations shall not be accepted as proof. All others will be sent back to their point of departure on the first available flight.Following this advisory, most flights to and from Israel (Wizzair) have already been canceled until the end of this month. Other airlines are expected to cancel their flights in the coming days.All Bulgarians currently in Israel should quickly get in touch with their airlines to find out if their tickets are still validfor leaving Israel. It is also possible that allinternational flights to Israel may be suspended, making it impossible to leave Israel for an indefinite amount of time.We advise all Bulgarians to refrain from traveling to and from Israel and to monitor the development of the situation and the measures announced on the official website of the Israeli Ministry of Health:https://govextra.gov.il/ministry-of-health/corona/corona-virus-en/If necessary, Bulgarians may contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Tel Aviv at + 972 3 696 13 78. Outside business hours call +972 547640089.Reports and requests for assistance by Bulgarian nationals in emergency situations will be received 24 hours a day at the phone numbers of the Situation Center Directorate (+359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56) or at the following e-mail: crisis@mfa.bg. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on all Bulgarian nationals who are on a trip abroad to register by completing the “I am traveling to…” line at the following address:(https://mfa.bg/bg/embassyinfo). Ситуационен център Israel https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24821 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24821 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:12:48 +0200 On 10 March 2020, the Government of the Republic of Serbia adopted a decision to impose temporary measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on the country’s territory. The decisions places a temporary ban on entry into the Republic of Serbia of foreign nationals arriving from Italy, China, the Republic of Korea, Iran and Switzerland until the end of March 2020. The ban applies to all travelers, including people transiting through Serbia.Bulgarian nationals who need assistance may call the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria  in Belgrade at the following numbers: + 381 11 36 13 980; outside business hours call + 381 11 36 13 990, or call the Consulate General in Nis at +381 18 516 800; +381 18 516 700 or outside business hours at +381 66 840 89 51.…Reports and requests for assistance by Bulgarian nationals in emergency situations will be received 24 hours a day at the phone numbers of the Situation Center Directorate (+359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56) or at the following e-mail: crisis@mfa.bg.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on all Bulgarian nationals who are on a trip abroad to register by completing the “I am traveling to…” line at the following address:(https://mfa.bg/bg/embassyinfo). Ситуационен център Serbia https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24820 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24820 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:11:07 +0200 We hereby inform all Bulgarian shipping companies about a new measure adopted by the Croatian authorities concerning transiting drivers. According the measure, a driver may be allowed into Croatia when entering transiting from after having been to Italy only if 14 days have passed since said driver’s departure from Italy. If this condition is not met, a driver may be quarantined for a period of time depending on the number of days since their last departure from Italy.Bulgarian nationals who need assistance may call the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Zagreb at the following numbers: +385 146 46 609. Outside business hours call.: +385 984 69 808.…Reports and requests for assistance by Bulgarian nationals in emergency situations will be received 24 hours a day at the phone numbers of the Situation Center Directorate(+359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38 56) or at the following e-mail: crisis@mfa.bg.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls on all Bulgarian nationals who are on a trip abroad to register by completing the “I am traveling to…” line at the following address:(https://mfa.bg/bg/embassyinfo). Ситуационен център Croatia https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24819 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/24819 Tue, 17 Mar 2020 12:09:12 +0200 In view of the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Italy, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria has raised the risk index of travel to Italy to Level 4: Advisory to Suspend All Travel to the Entire Country (unless extremely necessary). This measure is in connection with the restrictive measures imposed by a decree of Italian Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte.The restrictive measures, which had earlier been imposed for the Lombardy Region and the remaining 14 regions of the so-called “Red Zone,” will now apply to the entire territory of Italy. The decree of 8 March 2020 allows travel only for work-related or health reasons or for family emergencies.All ski resorts have been closed because of frequent violations of the mandatory one-meter distance. Bars and restaurants will close at 6 pm everywhere in Italy. Sports events, including Serie A football games, have been canceled. The new measures enter into effect today, 10 March 2020, and will be valid through 3 April. Slovene Prime Minister Marjan Sarec has meanwhile ordered the closure of Slovenia’s border with Italy. Only trucks will be allowed through. This measure is similar to Austria’s earlier decision to close its borders. This means that travel by road from Italy to Bulgaria using the most direct routes is practically impossible.At present, there is no information of interruptions to Italy’s ferry links with Albania, Greece, and Malta. The Bulgarian Embassy in Rome is in constant touch with the local authorities and is monitoring the situation. Our mission’s staff will examine all options for leaving the country and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will provide information of these.In view of the current situation with the spread of the coronavirus 2019-nCoV epidemic, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has raised the risk index for travel to China to the highest level, Level 5. There is an advisory to suspend all travel and immediately leave the country.Our Embassy in Beijing and the Consulate General in Shanghai are ready to provide assistance to our compatriots as needed.Bulgarians can contact our missions abroad using the following phone numbers:- Bulgarian Embassy in Rome: +39 06 322 46 40; +39 06 322 46 43. Outside business hours call: + 39 06 322 46 40; + 39 06 322 46 43.- Consulate General in Milan: +39 02 849 429 02. Outside business hours call: +39 33 37 826 043.Bulgarian Embassy in Beijing: +86 10 6532 19 46; +86 10 6532 19 16.Consulate General in Shanghai: +86-21-6237-6183; +86-21-6237-6187. Ситуационен център Italy China https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/14377 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/14377 Tue, 09 May 2017 16:12:00 +0300 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria would like to inform that, considering the recent amendments to the Law on the Roads of the Republic of Bulgaria, vehicles entering the Republic of Bulgaria without a valid vignette fee document, may only continue their journey after paying the necessary fee for the respective category at the newly established specialized units of the Customs Agency at each border checkpoint. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria would like to inform that, considering the recent amendments to the Law on the Roads of the Republic of Bulgaria, vehicles entering the Republic of Bulgaria without a valid vignette fee document, may only continue their journey after paying the necessary fee for the respective category at the newly established specialized units of the Customs Agency at each border checkpoint. In the event of scheduled transit return through the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria, in excess of one week, obtaining a sticker with a validity of one month is highly recommended, in order to facilitate the customs control. The Customs Agency has taken the necessary measure to prevent traffic congestions in the period June-September 2017 at the border checkpoints of the Republic of Bulgaria.   Ситуационен център https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/7743 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/7743 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 15:49:00 +0300 In recent days, the traffic on the main roads in urban areas of Ukraine - Chernivtsi, Kamyanets-Podilsky and Nykolaev (Western and Southern Ukraine) is hampered. The difficult traffic conditions are expected to remain during the next few weeks. In recent days, the traffic on the main roads in urban areas of Ukraine - Chernivtsi, Kamyanets-Podilsky and Nykolaev (Western and Southern Ukraine) is hampered. The difficult traffic conditions are expected to remain during the next few weeks. MFA advises Bulgarian citizens and transport companies to temporarily avoid traveling through the given areas. It is desirable to use bypass routes. Ситуационен център Ukraine https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/7739 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/7739 Mon, 28 Jul 2014 11:42:00 +0300 In connection with the escalation of tensions and aggravation of the internal situation, as well as the adverse trends for its development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly warns Bulgarian citizens against any travel to Libya and recommends that Bulgarians currently in Libya depart immediately. In connection with the escalation of tensions and aggravation of the internal situation, as well as the adverse trends for its development, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly warns Bulgarian citizens against any travel to Libya and recommends that Bulgarians currently in Libya depart immediately.  Ситуационен център Libya https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/7727 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/7727 Wed, 23 Jul 2014 15:24:00 +0300 Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly warns Bulgarian citizens against any travel to the Republic of South Sudan. Security situation in the country is extremely unstable as their is an ongoing violent conflict. Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly warns Bulgarian citizens against any travel to the Republic of South Sudan. Security situation in the country is extremely unstable as their is an ongoing violent conflict. The South Sudanese government is currently engaged in an armed conflict with rebel units which began with an outbreak of violence in the capital Juba in December 2013, and continues until in different areas with varying intensity. The whole country is characterized by domestic political instability. Contacts of  the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ethiopia Address: Bole KK, Kebele 04/06/07, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Mailing address: P.O.Box 987 Addis Abeba, FDR of Ethiopia Tel.: +251 11 66 100 32 Fax: +251 11 66 162 70 Working hours: Mon - Fri, 9.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 6.00 pm E-mail: Embassy.AddisAbaba@mfa.bg Website: www.mfa.bg/embassies/ethiopia Ситуационен център South Sudan https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/6464 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/6464 Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:24:00 +0200 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns the Bulgarian citizens travelling to Turkey that an accumulation of vehicles near the checkpoint "Kapıkule " is possible due to construction activities. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns the Bulgarian citizens travelling to Turkey that an accumulation of vehicles near the checkpoint "Kapıkule " is possible due to construction activities. Truck drivers must assure additional supplies of food and water. Constructions are expected to continue until the end of June 2014. If necessary, the Bulgarian citizens can seek assistance from the Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Edirne.   Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Edirne, Turkey Address: Republic of Turkey , Edirne Blvd Talyatpasha Asfalta № 31 Tel.: +90 2842140617 , +90 5337396140 Fax: +90 2842148482 E -mail: Consulate.Edirne@mfa.bg Website: www.mfa.bg/embassies/turkeygc Ситуационен център Türkiye https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/6421 https://mfa.bg/en/situationcenter/6421 Wed, 19 Feb 2014 16:41:00 +0200 According to the information from the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ukraine, from 12:00 pm on 19 February movement to and from Kiev is blocked by the forces of the Interior Ministry and Internal troops. The situation in the western part of the country According to the information from the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgariain Ukraine, from 12:00 pm on 19 February the movement to and from Kiev is blocked by the forces of the Interior Ministry and Internal troops. The situation in the western part of the country (Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Ternopil regions) is critical and there are armed clashes between anti-government forces and the police. In connection with the escalation of the situation in Ukraine, MFA strongly advises Bulgarian citizens to refrain from travelling to Ukraine, and those who are already in the country to observe the following : - Do not visit the central part of Kiev ; - Avoid large gatherings, rallies and processions ; - Obtain information about the situation in the cities of residence prior to travel. All the other recommendations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Ukraine remain in force. Contact the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria to Ukraine: Address: PO Box 01001 , Kiev , ul " Gospitalnaya " № 1 Tel.: +38044 246 72 37 , +38044 246 76 72 Fax: +38044 235 51 19 Duty contact number after working hours:: +38044 246 72 37 , +38044 246 76 72 E -mail: Embassy.Kiev @ mfa.bg Ситуационен център Ukraine