Crisis Center
Bulgarian citizens should not travel to the countries of the Middle East and North Africa
Because of the continuing escalation of the situation in the Middle East and North Africa, which is creating highly increased risks to security and personal safety, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that Bulgarian citizens refrain from all travel to the region, especially Syria, Lebanon, Egypt and Libya.
29 August 2013
Escalation of the situation in Syria
Because of the sharp escalation of the situation in Syria, the Foreign Ministry again strongly recommends that Bulgarian citizens still in Syria to leave the country immediately. ...
18 July 2012
Bulgarians should immediately leave Syria
The Foreign Ministry calls on all Bulgarian citizens in Syria to leave the country immediately. The situation in the Arab country continues to deteriorate, with gunfire and explosions in the capital Damascus. ...
17 March 2012
Bulgarian citizens should leave Syria
The situation in Syria is very risky, and for this reason the Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that Bulgarian citizens refrain from travelling within the country. ...
28 November 2011
Foreign Ministry warns against travel to Syria
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns that the situation in Syria is extremely risky and strongly recommends that Bulgarian citizens refrain from travelling around the country. ...
16 November 2011
Advisory regarding travel to Syria
Given the continuing unrest in Syria and the Syrian military operations in Hama and other cities in recent days, the Foreign Ministry reiterates its warning to Bulgarian citizens not to travel to Syria. ...
02 August 2011
Advice to People Travelling to Syria
MFA strongly recommends that Bulgarian citizens are not to travel to Syria except in cases of emergency. The unrest in various regions of the country is growing and the Embassy of Bulgaria in Damascus has limited possibilities to assist Bulgarian citizens in trouble. ...
08 June 2011
Advices to people travelling to Syria
MFA strongly recommends to Bulgarian citizens not to travel to Syria unless in a case of emergency. ...
26 April 2011
Recommendations for travelers to Syria
Due to escalation of the internal political situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that the Bulgarian citizens traveling or residing in the country to avoid places where public demonstrations are conducted and refrain from taking any kind of photos. ...
29 March 2011