COVID-19: Travel restrictions lifted

IMPACT – MEDIUM

The Bulgarian government has lifted all COVID-related travel restrictions for those entering the country.

Key Points:

• As of May 1, individuals who are traveling to Bulgaria no longer face COVID-related travel restrictions.
• Travelers are no longer required to show COVID-19 vaccination certificates, recovery certificates or medical examinations when entering the country. Travelers also no longer have to test for COVID-19 before or after arrival or undergo a mandatory quarantine.
• Authorities have lifted the entry ban on foreign nationals from all third-countries.

Additional Information: In case of new virus variant, an “emergency brake” can be applied to the lifting of the COVID-19 travel restrictions. More information regarding the Bulgaria’s decision to lift COVD-19 travel restrictions is available here.

BAL Analysis: COVID-19 travel restrictions will no longer apply to those traveling to the Bulgaria. The response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to develop, and BAL will provide additional updates as information becomes available.

 This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.

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