COVID-19: Entry requirements extended

The Bulgarian government has extended its entry requirements for travelers from green, orange and red countries until March 31.

Key Points:

• Green and Orange country requirements. Individuals must have a valid EU digital COVID certificate or equivalent to enter the country.
  • Individuals who do not have this documentation must quarantine for 10 days; individuals can end their quarantine by receiving a negative PCR or antigen test taken no more than 72 hours before arrival.
• Red country requirements. Bulgarian citizens, permanent residents, long-term residents, individuals with continuous residence, EU/EEA citizens, including Switzerland and the U.K., and family members of the aforementioned can enter the country, among others.
  • Travelers must have a valid digital EU COVID certificate or equivalent and a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of arrival to enter the country.
  • Bulgarian citizens, permanent residents, long-term residents, individuals with continuous residence and their family members can enter the country without a valid digital EU COVID certificate or equivalent but must quarantine for 10 days upon arrival.
  • Individuals can end their quarantine by receiving a negative PCR test taken no more than 72 hours after arrival.

Additional Information: A complete list of entry requirements and exemptions is available here. Currently, Romania and the Vatican are on the green list; Australia, Canada, the U.S. and the majority of the EU, among others, are on the red list; and countries not on the green or red list are designated as orange. A list of green, red and orange countries is available here.

BAL Analysis: 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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