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Do Italian citizens need a visa to visit Bulgaria?
No, citizens of Italy do not need a visa to travel to Bulgaria. Entry is allowed with a valid passport or ID card. However, certain rules apply to short-term and long-term stays, so it’s essential to check the details prior to your trip.
Duration of stay in Bulgaria for Italian citizens
Italian citizens can remain in Bulgaria without time restrictions, as long as they fulfill obligations such as residence registration for extended stays. For stays over 90 days, make sure you understand the local residency and registration processes to avoid complications.
Required documents for Italian citizens visiting Bulgaria
If you’re a citizen of Italy planning to travel to Bulgaria, you’ll need:
- A passport or ID card to verify your identity and citizenship.
- Travel purpose proof, such as a confirmed hotel booking or host invitation.
- Proof of sufficient funds, which may be reviewed during the trip.
- Medical insurance to ensure coverage for healthcare costs.
What do you need for a long-term stay in Bulgaria?
For a stay exceeding 90 days in Bulgaria, you’ll need:
- Residence registration at the local police or municipal office.
- Proof of financial means may be required depending on the purpose of stay.
- Valid medical insurance, especially if you plan to work or claim benefits.
- Work permit if your stay involves taking up employment.
Submitting required documents on time to local authorities is crucial to avoid fines or issues.
If you don’t have the right to enter Bulgaria without a visa, you may need an airport transit visa.
An airport transit visa can be single-entry, double-entry, or, as an exception, multiple-entry, with a validity period of three months from the date of its issuance.
What does an A-type transit visa do?
An airport transit visa entitles a foreigner to cross the border or stay in the international transit zone of the airport in the event of a transit landing or change of flights in order to continue traveling to another country.
If you want to travel to Bulgaria with your pet, your pet will need a microchip, proof of rabies vaccination, and a health certificate approved by a veterinarian. Part of the medical certificate is a written statement by the owner or person accompanying the animals that the animals are not subject to movement for the purpose of selling or transferring these goods.
Your pet must also be accompanied by an animal's passport.
For more information about entering the territory of Bulgaria with animals, go to the website.
Phone 112 or 166 to call the police
Phone 112 or 150 to call an ambulance
Phone 112 or 160 to call the fire department.
For information and advice on Bulgarian customs regulations, please visit the Customs Service website.
To rent a car in Bulgaria, you must have a valid driver's license, passport and car rental insurance. If your license isn’t Bulgarian or your driver's license is recognized in the EU, then you will need to get an international driver's license in Bulgaria, as this is required by most car rental companies. You can get an international driver's license online or in person.
To rent a car, you need a minimum driver experience of at least 3 years. The minimum age is 21 years (for some types of cars – 25 years).
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