Bulgarian authorities have revised the entry conditions for foreign citizens, now travelers with unopened Schengen single and multiple entry visas, as well as with national visas of Romania, Croatia and Cyprus can not enter the country, writes the government newsletter of the republic.
“The Republic of Bulgaria will consider the following documents issued by the member states of the Schengen Agreement: a single entry visa valid for two or more entries after it has been used once to enter a Schengen country, as well as a visa with limited territorial validity for two or more visits after a single entry into the Schengen area,” the document says.
As the newspaper notes, similar requirements will be imposed on holders of national short-term and long-term visas of Cyprus or Romania. After visiting these countries entry into Bulgaria is possible for a period of not more than 90 days within 180 days.
The national short-term and long-term visas and residence permits issued by Croatian authorities until December 31, 2022 are recognized as equivalent to the Bulgarian national visas for transit and residence.
