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South African citizens travelling to Bulgaria

Citizens of South Africa that are travelling to Bulgaria need a stamped visa in their passport prior to arriving.

What to expect in Bulgaria

🤝 friendly locals
⚡ Above average wifi
❄️ cold weather
non-schengen
inexpensive cost of living
safe neighbourhoods
🏖️ beaches

Flights and Prices

Flight prices to Bulgaria from South Africa usually are around 7641.00 ZAR. Qatar Airways is a common carrier airline.

International and domestic airlines

Common international airlines are

Transavia, United, and Air France

. Popular domestic airlines are

Transavia, WizzAir, and Ryan Air

Common Tourist Questions

🥘 Do I need to tip?

No, you are not expected to tip at restaurants and other service businesses.

💰 Should I carry cash?

No, you don't have to carry cash with you. Credit cards are generally accepted. This may not be the case in smaller cities so you should double-check when you land.

☎️ Where do I get a SIM card from?

Some popular telecom companies are

Vivacom, and Mtel

.

💦 Can I drink tap water?

No, you cannot drink tap water. Bottled water is recommended.

🚕What do I use to get around?

Popular ride-hailing services include

TaxiMe.

Exchange Rates

The primary currency is BGN.

1 ZAR = 0.117176 BGN

To put that in perspective, the average dinner will cost you roughly $4.22 USD.

Visa Status

A Visa needs to be provided by the country prior to travelling.

Notes and Passport Validity

There are no special notes about passport validity at this time. In general, it is good to ensure that your passport is valid 3 months after your trip ends.

Holders of a valid multiple entry visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen state, Monaco, Croatia, Cyprus or Romania may also travel to Bulgaria without an additional visa, for a stay of up to 90 days in any 180-day period or until visa expiry date (whichever is closer):

Safety and Security

Do not travel.

We now advise all not to travel overseas at this time including to Bulgaria. If you’re already overseas and wish to return to Australia, we recommend you do so as soon as possible by commercial means. The Government has proclaimed a state of emergency until at least 13 April. Screening measures and checks remain in place at airports and sea ports. Airlines have cancelled flights between Bulgaria and Italy. The Bulgarian Ministry of Health has announced a ban on entry into Bulgaria of citizens from high-risk countries (See Travel section). If you are displaying symptoms of the virus, you may be placed under quarantine. Monitor the media for the latest developments and follow the advice of local authorities. Check with the embassy or consulate of the country you are travelling to or through for entry requirements. We now advise you to: Do not travel to Bulgaria.

Statistics

These values are calculated by computing the average scores that we have available to us across all cities in Bulgaria. In some cases, they may not be completely accurate.

Internet Speed (5.00 / 5)
Safety (3.80 / 5)
Cost of Living (5.00 / 5)
Average Hotel Cost

$28.00 USD / night

Average Dinners

$4.22 USD

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Popular Cities in Bulgaria

Bansko

Burgas

Plovdiv

Sofia

Varna

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