Bulgaria – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Advisory Issued October 9, 2025

There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated.

Advisory Sumary

Exercise normal precautions in Bulgaria.

If you decide to travel to Bulgaria:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
• Review the Country Security Report for Bulgaria.
• Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist.
• Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Bulgaria.
• We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.

Source: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/bulgaria-travel-advisory.html
Originally Published: October 9, 2025