Bulgaria visa requirements for Mauritians
Travel and visa requirements
Bulgarian Visa is not required for Mauritians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Mauritians visiting Bulgaria can stay for a period of 90 days visa free.
- Mauritians visiting Bulgaria must have a passport valid for three months after entry into the country.
- Mauritians visiting Bulgaria must have proof of sufficient fund (at least 50 USD a day), onward or return tickets in addition to other documents needed for the next destination.
- Mauritians visiting Bulgaria must register as foreigners at a local police station within five days of arrival.
- Mauritians visiting Bulgaria with pets must have a pet microchip, and health certificate issued by an authorized veterinarian. Pets must be at least 105 days old and must be vaccinated against rabies.
- Mauritians visiting Bulgaria must check f for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza vaccination.
- While Bulgaria is home to a diverse religious demography, Christianity is currently the religion practised by a vast majority of Bulgaria’s population.
- The exchange rate between the Mauritian rupee and the Bulgarian Lev is currently at 1 MUR = 0.049 BGN.
- Because the time zone currently in use in Bulgaria is the Eastern European Summer Time ( GMT+3 ), Bulgaria is an hour behind Mauritius.
- Getting around in Bulgaria is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes buses, trams, trains, taxis, metros and car rentals.
- Bulgaria a uses a type C and F adapter for visitors travelling with chargeable devices.
- Bulgaria has a temperate continental climate, with hot summers, and long, cold winters.
- The best time to visit Bulgaria is during the shoulder months from April to May, and September to October, as the weather will be pleasant, and the prices will be lower.
- While Bulgarian is its official language, English is commonly used though not widely spoken.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bulgaria known for??
Bulgaria is known for its natural variety - mountains, plains, seas, rivers, lakes and even a small desert.
What's Bulgaria's famous food??
Bulgaria is famous for its quality vegetables and dairy products and its variety of mild spices. Pork and chicken are the most common forms of meat, though seafood, fish and veal dishes are also popular and lamb has a special traditional place in Bulgarian cooking.
What is the best currency to take to Bulgaria??
The best currencies to take to Bulgaria are euros, pounds sterling and US dollars.
Is Bulgaria safe to visit??
Bulgaria is generally safe to visit, however a traveler in Bulgaria, your biggest safety issue is likely going to be pickpockets. This is incredibly common, especially in large cities like Sofia.
How much money can you take to Bulgaria??
You can import lev or foreign currency up to the value of 8,000 lev (€4,000) without having to make a declaration. If you're carrying between 8,000 and 25,000 lev or the equivalent in foreign currency, you must fill out a Customs Currency Declaration and go though the red channel at Customs when you arrive in Bulgaria.