Key Points
- 86 countries and territories classified as red zone countries and regions
- 21 countries and territories classified as dark red zone countries and regions
Overview
On 1 Feb. 2022, the government of Bulgaria updated its travel restriction country classification list. Eighty-six countries, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States, will be classified as red zone countries and regions. Travelers arriving from any of the 86 countries or territories included on the red zone list will only be permitted to enter Bulgaria if one of the following documents can be presented:
- A valid EU digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate; or
- A valid EU digital COVID-19 recovery certificate; or
- Testing certificate that shows a negative PCR test conducted within 72 hours of travel or a rapid antigen test taken within 48 hours of travel; or
- An equivalent vaccination certificate
Twenty-one countries, including Denmark, Israel, South Korea and France, will be classified as dark red zones. Travelers arriving from any of the 21 countries or territories included on the dark red zone list will only be permitted to enter Bulgaria if a negative PCR test conducted within 72 hours of departure and one of the following documents can be presented:
- A valid EU digital COVID-19 vaccination certificate; or
- A valid EU digital COVID-19 recovery certificate; or
- An equivalent vaccination certificate
Bulgarian citizens and those with long-term immigration status or permanent resident status are permitted to enter Bulgaria without proof of vaccination but must undergo a 10-day quarantine period. For additional information, click here.
What are the Changes?
The government of Bulgaria updated its country COVID-19 classification list on 1 Feb. 2022. Eighty-six countries and regions have been designated as red zone countries and regions and 21 countries and regions have been designated as dark red zone countries and regions. Entrance requirements vary by country and territory classification color.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of Bulgaria's website and Envoy's website for the latest updates and information.
Originally published 4 February 2022
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