Before you buy travel insurance for your holiday to Bulgaria, there are a few things to think about:
- The cost of your trip – if you have to cancel, it’s important to know that you can get your money back
- The activities you’re likely to be doing – if you’re planning anything really extreme, we can offer you extra cover with our adventure and extreme sports cover
- How much medical coverage you have – no one wants to think about getting ill or having an accident abroad but, unfortunately, it does happen
- And don’t forget to check the latest travel advice for Bulgaria from the FCDO
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What is covered with travel insurance to Bulgaria?
As standard, all of our travel insurance policies cover over 50 sports and activities and if you’re up to anything particularly adventurous, we have extreme sports cover as an add-on. We also consider all medical conditions and have no upper age limit, so get in touch today or simply get a quote online.
We also offer a range of benefits, some of which include:
- Medical expenses and hospital benefit
- Personal accident and liability
- Cancelling and cutting short your holiday
- Abandoning your trip
- Delayed departure
- Accommodation cover
- Personal belongings and baggage
- Personal money, passport and travel documents
- Legal expenses
To help you have the best holiday, we’ve put together some useful information that we think you’ll want to know before your trip to Bulgaria.
| Currency | Bulgarian lev |
| Official language(s) | Bulgarian |
| Continent | Europe |
| Capital | Sofia |
| Population | Approx. 7.1m |
| Plug type | Plug types C & F |
| Driving side | Right-hand side |
| Climate | Spring – March to May Summer – June to August Autumn – September to November Winter – December to February |
| Laws | Local laws and customs |
Do I need a visa for Bulgaria?
As a British citizen you don’t need a visa to enter Bulgaria. However, if you have a different type of British nationality, you need to check entry requirements with the Bulgarian Embassy in London before you travel.
If you want to stay in Bulgaria for more than three months, you’ll need to register with the police and apply for a residence permit. You can find more information on how to register and fill in the appropriate documentation at the Ministry of Interior website.
Healthcare in Bulgaria
British citizens should have their free European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) or Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC), which can be used in Bulgaria. This will cover any necessary treatments you may receive at public healthcare centres or hospitals on your trip. However, it’s important to remember to still have travel insurance in place to be able to cover the costs of any unexpected medical treatment the EHIC/GHIC might not cover, including repatriation costs.
You can find more information about healthcare in Bulgaria here.
What if I need emergency assistance in Bulgaria?
If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of needing medical treatment or assistance while in Bulgaria, you or someone on your behalf can contact our 24-hour medical assistance team.
All our travel insurance policyholders can access to our 24-hour emergency medical assistance team.