Bulgarian customs regulations. Customs of Bulgaria Import and export of currency

When entering Bulgaria

Currency
You can import into Bulgaria an unlimited amount of its national currency - the lev, or foreign currency.
If the amount of import does not exceed 10,000 euros or their equivalent in foreign currency, the Green Corridor is open to you.
If there is more money, they must be entered into the customs currency declaration and presented to the customs officer in the Red Corridor.

Bulgaria has a relatively low threshold for the duty-free movement of other goods.
Travelers over the age of 16 can bring into the country without paying duties goods purchased abroad for an amount not exceeding 100 euros.
Those under the age of 16 - 50 euros. For those who cross the border back and forth (more than once a month), the duty-free rate is even less - 20 euros.
Leva not spent can be exchanged before leaving the country. To do this, you must submit a certificate of the initial exchange from the exchange office.

To convert the exchange rate, go here: VALUTNI COURSE FOR MITNICAL GOALS

Jewelry, photo, film and video equipment

When importing, jewelry, photos, cinema and video equipment are declared, which then must be exported from the country.
According to the customs legislation of Bulgaria, you can import and export from the country precious metals and stones for personal use in the following sizes:

Gold and platinum (including coins) in raw or semi-finished form up to 37 gr.
bijouterie and accessories from gold alloys up to 60 gr.
silver and accessories from its alloys (including coins) up to 300 gr.

Duty-free import of goods

Allowed duty-free import:

cigarettes - up to 200 pieces;
tobacco products - up to 250 grams;
wine - up to 2 liters;
spirits - up to 1 liter;
coffee - up to 500 grams;
tea - up to 100 grams;
perfume - 50 ml;
cologne or other perfume products - up to 250 ml.

Import of other goods

If the value of goods not intended for sale that you bring with you to Bulgaria is between 100 euros and 1500 euros, you must pay a duty of 5% of the value of the goods. In addition, they are subject to 20% VAT.

Moreover, this rule is individual, that is, the available goods cannot be divided among family members. It must be understood that this does not apply to personal items.

Prohibition on import and export of goods

Prohibited import and export:

drugs;
weapons and ammunition;
explosives;
potent psychotropic medications;
toxic substances;
protected species of animals and plants;
objects of historical, artistic or other value.

When leaving Bulgaria
Export ban

It is forbidden to export without special permission objects and things representing:

historical;
artistic;
archaeological value.

Otherwise, they will all be confiscated, and the exporter will pay a hefty fine.

Subject to the appropriate permit or compliance with a special regime, it is allowed to import and export:

Plants and animals, as well as their derivatives, included in the International Trade Convention as endangered species of representatives of flora and fauna;
- firearms for hunting and sport purposes and ammunition for them;
- nuclear materials, radioactive substances and radiation sources;
- medicines approved for use in the country with a valid expiration date;
- live wild animals, genetic materials, hunting trophies;
- cultural monuments made of precious metals and precious stones.

Export of currency

For export, the rules are somewhat more complicated:

with the amount, again, up to 8,000 levs (5,300 dollars), you can safely go through the Green Corridor;
if you have from 8,000 to 25,000 leva, you should fill out a customs declaration and go through the Red Corridor;
and if the amount of cash on departure exceeds 25,000 leva (17,000 dollars), then the Bulgarian customs will have every reason to demand confirmation of the legality of the acquisition of these funds.

There will be no problems if you declared cash upon entry and kept the declaration until departure. If you are exporting an amount that exceeds the previously declared amount, then you will need a certificate from the tax authorities stating that you do not have tax debts to the Bulgarian government.

You should always remember that by going to the Green Corridor, you thereby declare that you do not have goods subject to declaration. Leva, foreign currency, jewelry, and jewelry not properly declared are subject to confiscation in favor of the state.

At the same time, Bulgarian customs officers have a different attitude towards those who violated the rules through negligence, and those who did it intentionally, trying to outwit the customs officers.
In the event that during the check you found things (non-commercial) or currency that you had to declare, but did not declare (or their number exceeds the allowed), in places that are usual for transporting such things, for example: socks and shorts - in the compartment of the suitcase; currency - in the wallet; bottles are in a bag, then these goods are simply confiscated in favor of the state, regardless of who these things belong to, and no fine is imposed.
Another thing is if these things are transported, as customs officers say, “with concealment”, that is, they are clearly trying to hide them from control: currency - in the lining of a suitcase; shorts, socks - in secret pockets; jewelry - behind the cheek or somewhere else ...
In this case, things are not just confiscated, but also a protocol is drawn up on violation of customs or currency legislation with all the ensuing consequences. So it's better not to risk it. In the most severe cases, you may even have the car in which you illegally transported goods confiscated.

Legislation is changing, so do not be too lazy to go to the website of the Bulgarian customs - www.en.customs.bg in advance and clarify the rules for the import and export of items that are relevant to you.

From personal experience, I’ll say that the Bulgarian customs treats us kindly, with respect, I haven’t met nitpicking and extortion in all our numerous cases of crossing the border ...

1. Check the information about your flight on the information board and go to the check-in counters, the numbers of which are indicated on the board. Please present your passport and ticket when checking in.
2. Get your boarding pass. Pay attention to the exit number and the time for boarding the aircraft (in the boarding pass, the exit is indicated by the word GATE, the time is TIME).
3. After checking in and announcing the start of boarding, you must go to the appropriate areas for international flights.

Passengers of international flights go through customs, passport control, as well as security control, after which they await the departure of the flight in the sterile zone of the gallery of international airlines. Passport and boarding pass are presented at the checkpoint.

When transporting animals or plants, it is necessary to pass phytocontrol / veterinary control.

Rules for conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections

In accordance with Appendix No. 1 of the Rules for conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections, approved by order of the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation dated July 25, 2007 No. 104 forbidden to carry on board the aircraft by passengers in the checked baggage and in the belongings of the passengers, the following hazardous substances and items:

Permitted to carry on board the aircraft by crew members and passengers, in compliance with the required conditions, the following items and substances:

• in checked baggage in the cargo and baggage compartments of an aircraft with isolated passenger access to baggage during the flight:
  • crossbows, spearguns, checkers, sabers, cleavers, scimitars, broadswords, swords, swords, bayonets, daggers, knives: hunting knives, knives with ejected blades, with locking locks, imitators of any type of weapon;
  • household knives (scissors) with a blade (blade) length over 60 mm; alcoholic beverages containing more than 24%, but not more than 70% alcohol by volume in containers with a capacity of not more than 5 liters, in containers intended for retail trade - not more than 5 liters per passenger;
  • liquids and alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of not more than 24% by volume;
  • aerosols intended for use for sports or domestic purposes, the outlet valves of which are protected by caps from spontaneous release of contents in containers with a capacity of not more than 0.5 kg or 500 ml - not more than 2 kg or 2 liters per passenger;
• in things carried by passengers:
  • medical thermometer - one per passenger;
  • mercury blood pressure monitor in a standard case - one per passenger;
  • barometer or mercury manometer, packed in a sealed container and sealed with the seal of the sender;
  • disposable lighters - one per passenger;
  • dry ice for cooling perishable products - no more than 2 kg per passenger;
  • 3% hydrogen peroxide - no more than 100 ml per passenger;
  • non-hazardous liquids, gels and aerosols: in containers with a capacity of not more than 100 ml (or an equivalent capacity in other volume units), packed in a securely closed transparent plastic bag with a volume of not more than 1 liter - one bag per passenger.

Liquids in containers with a capacity of more than 100 ml will not be accepted for carriage even if the container is only partially filled. Transportation exceptions are for medicines, baby food and special dietary needs.

Liquids purchased at duty-free shops at the airport or on board the aircraft must be packed in a securely sealed (sealed) plastic bag that allows identification of the contents of the package during the flight and has reliable confirmation that this purchase was made in airport duty-free shops or on board the aircraft on the day(s) of travel. Keep your proof of purchase. Do not open the package either before boarding the cabin or during the flight.

The administration of the airport, airline, operator has the right to decide on the introduction of additional measures to ensure aviation security on flights with increased danger, as a result of which it is prohibited to carry the following items in the aircraft cabin:

• corkscrews;
• hypodermic needles (unless medical justification is provided);
• knitting needles;
• scissors with a blade length of less than 60 mm;
• folding (without latch) travel, penknives with a blade length of less than 60 mm.

Flight time

The flight to Bulgaria is about 2.5 hours.

Upon arrival at the airport

1. Go through passport control (a foreign passport with a visa is presented, sometimes a return ticket and a voucher are requested).
2. Get your baggage. The monitors above the baggage belts indicate the flight from which baggage will be issued on this belt.
3. At the exit from the customs area in the arrivals hall you will be met by a representative of TEZ TOUR. After presenting the voucher, he will give you the number of your transfer bus.
4. Go to the parking lot to board the bus. The departure of the bus occurs after the collection of all tourists.
5. Listen carefully to the information that the escort will provide on the way to the hotel. He will also inform you about the time of the informational meeting with the TEZ TOUR guide.

Airport codes:

VAR — Varna
BOJ - Burgas
PDV - Plovdiv

In a hotel

The procedure for accommodation varies depending on the hotel, but, as a rule, it looks like this:

• Present at the reception (reception) your passport and voucher (1 copy). After that, the hotel employee can:
  • ask you to fill out a registration card in English;
  • ask you for a passport to make a photocopy of it (check at the reception when you can pick up your passport).
• Check-in at most hotels takes place from 14:00 - 15:00. If you wish to check in earlier than the indicated time, you must pre-book the room one day before the date of your arrival. In case of problems with accommodation, please contact a company representative.
• After checking into your room, check the information provided by the hotel. Pay attention to what services are paid and how much they cost (as a rule, the information is in a folder and lies on a table or bedside table).

Meeting with the hotel guide

The time of the informational meeting with the hotel guide will be communicated to you by the escort on the way to the hotel. At the appointed time, we invite you to come to a meeting with the hotel guide of the TEZ TOUR company, who will be waiting for you in the hotel lobby. Take your passport, voucher, air ticket for the return flight with you to the meeting.

For all questions and problems, please contact the hotel guide or the hotel reception. The guide's coordinates (photo, name, mobile phone) and the hours when the guide is directly at the hotel are indicated on the TEZ TOUR information stand in the hotel lobby.

The day before the flight home

1. Go to the reception, check if you have unpaid bills for additional services (use of the minibar, telephone, etc.). If you have debts, pay them off.
2. In the evening, go to the TEZ TOUR information stand and check the time of departure and departure from the hotel, you can also find this information on the last page in the TEZ TOUR corporate folder at the hotel reception. To do this, you need to know the number of the return flight on which you are departing.

Departure from the hotel

On the day of departure, you must vacate the room before 12.00, hand over the keys and cards for towels.

You can leave your luggage in the hotel's storage room.

In order to avoid various complications, please do not be late and come to the transfer at the specified time.

Arrival at the airport of Burgas, Varna, Plovdiv, Sofia for departure

1. Go to the check-in counter, where your flight number is indicated (counter numbers will be indicated on the flight board).
2. Check in for the flight (present your passport and ticket).
3. Drop off your luggage at the check-in desk.
4. Get your boarding pass. Pay attention to the gate number (GATE) and the time to board the aircraft (TIME)
5. Go through passport control (present your passport and boarding pass).
6. Go to the departure hall, where you will be waiting for the boarding announcement.

Helpful information

Medical service

All medical care in Bulgaria is paid, but if you have an insurance policy, the service is free of charge or with subsequent reimbursement of expenses according to the insurance policy (see the leaflet attached to the insurance policy). In the event of an insured event, you must contact the insurance company by phone numbers specified in the insurance policy. Only with the direct notification of the insurance company and coordination of your actions by it will be provided free (or with subsequent reimbursement of expenses) service.

first aid kit

Before the trip, form and take a first aid kit with you, which will help you with minor ailments, save you time looking for medicines and get rid of the problems of communicating in a foreign language, in addition, many medicines can have different names in different countries.

Money

The monetary unit of Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev. The euro exchange rate is the Bulgarian lev fixed (1 euro=1.95583 BGN at the rate of the Bulgarian Central Bank). The dollar exchange rate is unstable. You can exchange currency at exchange offices and banks. Bank branches are usually open on weekdays from 8.30 to 17:00. In exchange offices, the exchange rate can be very unfavorable, it is worth consulting with a guide.

Never change money with your hands! In resorts, as well as in cities, near exchange offices you can meet people who will offer you a better rate, most likely they will give you counterfeit or no longer valid banknotes.

International credit cards are accepted in almost all banks, as well as in most hotels, restaurants and shopping centers.

The shops

There is no hourly work schedule in shops; during the tourist season, many shops are open until late at night.

Bargaining is possible in small shops and markets.

Souvenirs

The most popular souvenir in Bulgaria is rose oil in a wooden bottle. The world-famous Bulgarian oil-bearing rose, carefully grown in the Rose Valley, is one of the national symbols of the country. In general, tourists can buy everything related to roses: cosmetics, perfumes, jams, etc.

Bulgaria produces excellent quality wines. Another popular drink is the Bulgarian vodka "rakia". It is quite inexpensive and is presented in a large assortment. Still very popular: ceramic products, handmade silver and sea souvenirs, magnets with views of Bulgaria.

The cuisine of this country cannot be imagined without spices. Especially for tourists, beautifully designed small transparent jars with "sharena salt" are sold - salt mixed with all kinds of seasonings. Knowledgeable tourists bring kimon seasoning from Bulgaria. This spice goes well with meat, fish and vegetables.

Bulgarian cuisine

The Bulgarian national cuisine is original and varied, it is famous for its abundance of vegetables, delicious meat, hearty snacks and fragrant soups, and is famous for its dairy and sour-milk products. At various times, Greek and Turkish cuisines have had a great influence on the cuisine of Bulgaria.

Many Bulgarian dishes are cooked on a skar (on a metal grill), such as kebapcheta (fried minced meat sausages), kyufteta (meatballs) and shish (shish kebab). Famous dishes are kebab (meat on a spit), gyuvech (stew with potatoes and vegetables), kavarma (meat dish with mushrooms, onions and potatoes), kashkaval pane (breaded soft homemade cheese), chushka byurek (bell peppers fried in egg , stuffed with cheese and tomatoes), Shopska salad (tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, onions, seasoned with grated cheese, vegetable oil, vinegar, spices).

Bulgarian cooks successfully combine vegetables with fish, meat, flour, egg and dairy products. Tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet and hot peppers, zucchini, eggplant, beans - this is not a complete list of vegetables that are grown and cooked in Bulgaria and which largely characterize the national cuisine. Vegetables are stewed in pots with cheese, stuffed, baked and, of course, vegetable salads are prepared.

The cold Bulgarian soup "tarator" is also very unusual (finely chopped cucumbers, dill, garlic and walnuts are filled with diluted Bulgarian "sour milk"). And you can have a snack with a banitsa - a puff pastry pie with cheese. Banitsa is usually eaten with the famous Bulgarian sour milk And, of course, in a country where many different varieties of grapes are grown, there is always excellent wine on the table.

Transport

The bus is the most popular means of transportation within Bulgaria. The average ticket price in the city is 1 Bulgarian lev (0.5 euro), a long route is more expensive, up to 3-4 levs.

You can see the traffic pattern and bus schedule on the Southern Black Sea coast (Elenite - Sunny Beach - Nessebar).

Car rental. You can only rent a car if you have a driver's license. All cars have hull insurance. The minimum rental period is one day, the mileage is not limited. Make sure the car is fully insured, including headlights and glass. Gasoline is purchased independently. In the event of an accident, do not move the car until the arrival of the police. It is necessary to urgently report the incident to the TEZ TOUR representative and the company where the car was taken, as the police may not speak Russian or English, and you will not have the opportunity to explain your version of the incident.

Don't forget to have your driver's license, passport and car rental documents with you, as police checks are possible.

Visa

To travel to Bulgaria, you need to apply for a Bulgarian visa in advance.

Citizens of Russia can visit Bulgaria for the same period with a valid Schengen visa only if it is double or multiple entry. With a single-entry Schengen visa, entry into Bulgaria is no longer allowed.
Citizens of the Russian Federation can enter the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria on a valid visa of Cyprus, Romania and Croatia for a period of stay, which is limited by the period specified in the visa, within the period of its validity and a certain number of entries, but not more than 90 days within 180 days. Holders of Bulgarian visas under the same conditions can enter the territory of Cyprus and Romania. You can only enter Croatia with a double-entry and multiple-entry visa.

Time

The time is 2 hours behind Moscow time in winter and 1 hour in summer.

Safe

To store valuables and documents, tourists should use the safe. For valuables and documents left unattended in the room or on the territory of the hotel, the administration is not responsible.

Tips

The tip system applies to waiters in bars and restaurants, maids in hotels, porters, guides. Tipping is optional, but if the client is satisfied with the service, tipping is a sign of good taste. Almost always, the average tip is 10% of the bill. In hotels, in taxis, they don’t give tea, but the meter readings are rounded up.

Cot

Baby cot - on request, free of charge in most hotels. There are hotels where baby cot comes for an additional fee. Payment - 1-8 euros per day.

Most hotels offer one extra bed (cot, pull-out couch or armchair) for DBL+EXB accommodation.

Beach

In Bulgaria, all beaches are public. Umbrellas and sun loungers are available for a fee. Some hotels offer free use of umbrellas and sun loungers on the beach. Keep in mind that their number is limited!

Mains voltage

Mains voltage 220 V.

Religion

90% of the local population are Orthodox Christians, about 9% are Muslims, about 1% are Protestants, Catholics and Jews.

Customs

You can export from Russia without issuing a bank certificate until 3000$ per person. If you take out up to 10,000 euro per person, the amount must be declared and the passage is through the red corridor; if more than 10,000 euro per person, then you must have bank documents with you.

At the airport in Bulgaria, be sure to include in the declaration all electronic equipment, antiques and jewelry (their presence can be checked upon departure).

Duty-free import is allowed: 200 cigarettes, or 50 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco, 1 liter of strong alcohol, 2 liters of wine, perfume - 50 ml in uncorked bottles, food within the limits of personal needs.

The import of drugs, medicines containing a large dose of narcotic substances and weapons is prohibited.

• it is recommended to use mineral water bought in the shops and bars of the hotel;
• jewelry, money and documents are recommended to be stored in a safe located in the room or at the reception desk;
• it is recommended to hand over the room key at the hotel reception. If you lose your key, please notify the hotel immediately.

Phones

Telephone communication in Bulgaria is very good and relatively inexpensive. You can call from the hotel, but it is more expensive than from the post office. Post offices are open from 8.30 to 17.00, telephone call centers - until midnight. Mail identification marks - black on yellow POST.

Cell phones work great in Bulgaria. There are 3 mobile operators in Bulgaria (M-Tel, Globul, Vivacom). It makes sense to buy a local SIM card for a few euros. The price of a conversation with Russia M-tel (Prima card) - 2.50 euro / min, Globul (B-connect, Frog) - 0.60 euro / min., Viva Com (Viva International) - 0.10 euro / min.

Russia can be contacted using the code 007 + area code + subscriber's phone number.

To call Bulgaria, dial 00 - 359 - area code or 8 - 10 - 359 - area code.

Useful Phones

If you have any questions during your stay in Bulgaria, please contact your guide, whose mobile phone is placed on the information stand (folder).

Phones of TEZ TOUR tourist support service in Bulgaria For any questions regarding your holiday in Bulgaria, you can contact the Russian-speaking representatives of the TEZ TOUR company. In case of any emergency, please contact the support service by phone: +359 2 492 3611 (call center) Region Varna (Obzor, St. Constantine and Helena, Sunny Day, Golden Sands, Kranevo, Albena, Balchik): +359 892 279 667 +359 894 445 646 Email: [email protected] Burgas region (Sozopol, Sarafovo, Pomorie, Ravda, Nessebar, Sunny Beach, St. Vlas, Elenite): +359 892 279 592 +359 894 445 623 Email: [email protected] Ski resorts Bansko and Borovets: +359 894 445 623

24/7 telephone in Russia If you have problems dialing the support number, please report it to the 24-hour telephone 8-800-700-7878 (calls from any regions of Russia are free).

The Customs of Bulgaria, being a structural subdivision of the Ministry of Finance of Bulgaria, in recent years has become a significant source of replenishment of the treasury (7.909 billion leva - about 4.05 billion euros in 2012). The fact is that the customs of Bulgaria adheres to two simple rules: confiscate and fine (in general, "customs takes the good"). And although the proportion of violators of the customs rules in Bulgaria, who arrived in the country by air in 2012, amounted to only 10.1% of the total number of "smugglers", in general, the economic effect is very tangible. Basically, air passengers come across elementary things that lead to confiscation and fines (money in clothes in luggage - illegal transportation of currency; the same if you do not correctly fill out the declaration "Model No. 3MF-1479/2012 Cash declaration form"; absence entry declaration; absence of a certificate of purchase of local currency; absence of a certificate from the Directorate of the "National Revenue Agency" when trying to take out of the country the amount of 30,000 leva; foodstuffs subject to confiscation (meat, dairy products and cocoa) not presented to the customs officer in time; products from animals and plants and the like). In general, these are not weapons, drugs and explosives at all, but quite understandable violations for which fairly effective punishments are provided (confiscation and a fine). A rather interesting fact in the customs regulations of Bulgaria is the difference in duty-free rates between air travelers and travelers arriving in Bulgaria by other means of transport.

• Import and export of currency.
• Customs fees in Bulgaria.

Import and export of currency.

We fill in the declaration "Model No. 3MF-1479/2012 Cash declaration form". The form is in Russian with instructions for filling it out on the back. All white fields are filled in by the declarant in capital letters in dark ink (where necessary, one letter/number in each cell); the gray fields are filled in by the competent authorities.
The obligation to declare cash when entering and leaving the European Union is part of the EU's strategy to prevent money laundering and combat terrorist financing. In the Republic of Bulgaria, cash transported within the EU is subject to declaration in accordance with the Currency Law. You must complete this form if you are entering or leaving the European Union with cash in the amount of EUR 10,000 or more (or the equivalent in other currencies) [Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005, Article 3( 1)]. When transporting cash across the border of the Republic of Bulgaria to or from the EU Member States, the above amount is declared upon request from the customs authorities (Article 11b of the Law on Currency).
According to Article 2 (2) of Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005, it is necessary to declare:
a) negotiable credit and monetary documents to the bearer, incl. bearer monetary instruments such as traveler's checks, negotiable instruments (including cheques, bills of exchange and money orders) issued to the bearer, endorsed without restrictions, issued to a fictitious recipient, or in any other form that implies the transfer of ownership by delivery, as well as incomplete documents (including checks, bills of exchange and payment orders) signed, but without indicating the name of the recipient;
b) currency (banknotes and coins in circulation as a medium of exchange).
When transporting cash in the amount of BGN 30,000 or more, or their equivalent in another currency, to third countries, persons provide a Certificate from the relevant territorial directorate of the National Revenue Agency that they do not have overdue debts.
In the Republic of Bulgaria, declaration is required when transporting precious metals and precious stones and products from and from them, while to or from EU Member States, declaration is carried out upon request from the customs authorities. When transporting precious metal products that are movable cultural property across the country's borders to third countries or to EU Member States, declaration is mandatory.
The indication of false, inaccurate or incomplete information is considered a failure to fulfill the above obligation and entails the imposition of fines on the signatory or the detention / confiscation of cash by the competent authorities in accordance with Art. 18(1), Art. 18a (1) and Art. 20 of the Currency Law and Articles 3 (1) and 9 (1) of Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005. Information and personal data are registered and processed by the competent authorities [Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005, Article 5(1)] and may be made available to the services referred to in Article 22 of Directive 2005/60/EC. Data processing is carried out in accordance with the applicable data protection regulations.

Which goods are subject to mandatory declaration at the customs of Bulgaria?

When passing customs control, it is necessary to enter in the customs declaration:

• Precious metals, precious stones and articles containing them or made from them must be declared if the following limits are exceeded:
• 37 g of gold and platinum in the form of scrap, sand and semi-finished products, as well as coins.
• 60 g of jewelry and accessories made of gold and platinum.
• 300 g of silver, raw or semi-finished, coins, jewelry and accessories.
• Gemstones embedded in jewelry and accessories.
• items prohibited for export.
• goods not intended for personal use.
• goods imported from outside the EU, the quantity of which exceeds the amount established for exemption from customs duties (tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, medicines and other duty-free goods).
• goods subject to import bans or restrictions.

In case of doubt, you must declare all goods. When entering Bulgaria from Russia and transporting goods purchased in the EU countries, it is necessary to keep the receipt in order not to pay customs duties and taxes again. If you want to transport these goods to another EU country, you will still have to declare them at customs when entering the EU.

What can be imported into Bulgaria with exemption from customs duties?

Through the customs of Bulgaria, air passengers from Russia are allowed duty-free import of:

• Tobacco products (passenger must be 17 years of age or older): 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250 grams of smoking tobacco.
• Alcoholic beverages (passenger must be 17 years of age or older): 1 liter of strong alcoholic beverages with a strength of more than 22% or 2 liters of alcoholic beverages and aperitifs, champagne or sparkling wine and liqueurs, with a strength of up to 22%. Additionally, you can spend 4 liters of wine (not carbonated) or 16 liters of beer.
• Any items not prohibited for transportation (including perfumes, coffee and tea) with a total value of up to 430 euros.
• Medicines in the amount necessary for personal use.

Prohibitions and restrictions on import to Bulgaria.

According to Regulation (EC) No. 1523/2007, which entered into force in Bulgaria on January 1, 2009, both the import and export from the country of products containing cat and dog hair is completely prohibited.
According to Regulation (EC) No 206/2009 of March 5, 2009, it is forbidden to bring into Bulgaria: animals, plants, food products containing animal meat, animal fats, dairy products, products containing more than 5% cocoa.
It is advisable to make a request to the customs service and the National Veterinary Service before the trip about the current rules for importing into the territory of Bulgaria.

FOR TOURISTS traveling to BULGARIA

BEFORE LEAVING

Check if you have the necessary travel documents:

• Foreign passport (passport must be valid for at least SIX months after the end date of the trip, and have at least two free pages for affixing a visa);
• a photocopy of international passports (may be useful in case of loss of a passport and in case of other unforeseen circumstances);
• air tickets or itinerary/receipts of an electronic ticket;
• voucher;
• medical insurance policy;
• permission to enter Bulgaria - visa.

When traveling with children:

A minor citizen of the Russian Federation, traveling together with at least one of the parents, SHOULD DEPARSE FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION ONLY ON THEIR PASSPORT.

Without the need to issue a separate foreign passport, a minor citizen of the Russian Federation under the age of 14 can travel together with at least one of the parents, if he is included in the foreign passport issued BEFORE MARCH 01, 2010 of the parent traveling with him. In this case, the parent's passport MUST have a photograph of the child, regardless of his age, which must bear the seal of the passport and visa service. The absence of a photograph or stamp is the basis for refusing to allow the child to cross the border. Departure from the Russian Federation of minor children, information about which is included in the passports of their accompanying parents, issued before March 01, 2010, is carried out according to the validity of these passports.

When a minor Russian citizen travels across the state border of the Russian Federation together with one of the parents, the written consent of the second parent is not required, unless he has previously received a statement about his disagreement with the departure from the Russian Federation of children whose parent he is.

If a minor child and the parent traveling with him or her have different surnames, we recommend that you take a notarized copy of the birth certificate with you to confirm the relationship.

You can get more detailed information on this issue by reading the leaflet “Procedure for traveling abroad by underage citizens of the Russian Federation”, posted on our website in the “Memos to tourists” section.

Collecting luggage:

We recommend that you put all valuables, documents and money in your hand luggage and take it with you on the plane. All metal sharp and cutting objects (manicure scissors, nail files, penknife, etc.), as well as any liquids, gels and aerosols (except, if necessary, baby food and medicines) - it is PROHIBITED or regulated by special rules to carry such items on board the aircraft in hand luggage. You can get more detailed information on this issue by reading the leaflet "Rules for passing through pre-flight control" posted on our website in the "Tourist Guide" section.

Do not forget to collect and take with you a first aid kit that will help you with minor ailments, save you time searching for medicines and relieve you of the problems of communicating in a foreign language. You can get recommendations on its formation in the “Tourist First Aid Kit” Leaflet, posted on our website in the “Tourist Tips” section.

Before leaving for the airport:

We recommend that you obtain additional information about possible changes in the terms of departure of your flight, using the capabilities of the website of the airline operating the flight, or by calling its help desk.

AT THE RUSSIAN AIRPORT OF DEPARTURE/ARRIVAL

We recommend arriving at the place of check-in of passengers in advance, no later than three hours before the flight departure, to go through the check-in procedures for the flight, baggage check-in, and fulfill the requirements related to border, customs, sanitary-quarantine, veterinary and other types of control established by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

CHECK-IN AND BAGGAGE HANDLING

Check-in of passengers for the flight and check-in of their luggage is carried out on the basis of a personalized air ticket or a printed itinerary / receipt of an electronic ticket, as well as a passenger's international passport.

Upon check-in, the passenger is issued a boarding pass, which must be kept until the airline may file claims regarding the quality of the air transportation services provided.

Check-in for the flight ends 40 minutes before boarding, and boarding the aircraft 20 minutes before the flight departure time local time. A passenger who is late by the end of check-in or boarding an aircraft may be denied transportation.

Each passenger is entitled to carry 20 kilograms of baggage free of charge, including 5 kilograms of hand luggage carried in the cabin. For the carriage of baggage in excess of the established free baggage allowance, an additional fee is charged at the rate established by the carrier.

The dimensions of one piece of baggage (length+width+height) accepted for carriage must not exceed 160 cm in total.

The carrier has the right to refuse the tourist to transport baggage, the weight or volume of which does not meet the established standards.

CUSTOMS CONTROL ON DEPARTURE FROM THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

In advance, before the start of the trip, read the leaflets "Customs control and rules for moving currency and goods across the border of the Russian Federation" and "Rules for passing through customs control upon departure and arrival", posted on the website in the "Guidelines for tourists" section.

Without presenting documents and without entering information about the currency in the passenger customs declaration, tourists have the right to take out cash foreign currency and / or the currency of the Russian Federation in an amount not exceeding the equivalent of 3,000 US dollars, as well as traveler's checks in the amount of not more than 10,000 US dollars. When individuals export foreign currency and/or the currency of the Russian Federation from 3,000 to 10,000 US dollars, the entire amount must be declared in the passenger customs declaration. Exported traveler's checks in excess of the equivalent of 10,000 US dollars are also subject to declaration.

There are no restrictions on money withdrawn with a bank card. It is not required to declare a bank card.

CUSTOMS CONTROL ON ARRIVAL IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

If you are not moving currency and items across the border that need to be declared, then you should go through the customs control zone along the Green Corridor.

Without paying customs duties, you can import into the Russian Federation goods for personal use in the amount of not more than 10,000 euros at the exchange rate on the day of declaration, with a total weight of not more than 50 kilograms.

An individual not younger than 18 years of age may import without paying customs duties: 3 liters of alcoholic beverages and beer; 50 cigars (cigarillos) or 200 cigarettes or 250 grams of tobacco, or the specified products in the assortment with a total weight of not more than 250 grams.

In the event of a one-time import of cash and/or traveller's checks into Russia in an amount exceeding 10,000 US dollars, or external and/or internal securities in documentary form (regardless of the amount), these amounts and information must be entered in the passenger customs declaration.

BORDER CONTROL at the Russian airport

To pass the border control, you must present your passport and boarding pass. When exercising border control, border guards have the right to request additional documents from tourists and conduct their oral questioning.

SANITATION CONTROL

VETERINARY AND PHYTO CONTROL at Russian airports

In advance, before the start of the trip, read the leaflets “Rules for passing veterinary control” and “Rules for passing phytocontrol”, posted on the website in the “Memos for tourists” section.

If you export animals, then you need to have a set of documents confirming that they are healthy. As a rule, you should have: Veterinary passport, Health certificate (issued by any state veterinary clinic), Certificate from the SCOR or RKF club (the certificate indicates that the dog is not of breeding value, certificates from other clubs raise questions at customs).

When importing animals and birds into the Russian Federation, you must have an accompanying veterinary certificate obtained from the State Veterinary Service of the country where the animal was purchased.

ATTENTION! FORBIDDEN on exit and entry!

• MOVING CULTURAL PROPERTIES, OBJECTS OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA, WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION TO IT WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE AUTHORIZED AUTHORITIES.
• TO ACCEPT suitcases, parcels and other items for transportation on board the aircraft.
• REMEMBER! Illegal movement of goods or currency across the customs border of the Russian Federation or their failure to declare or false declaration entails administrative or criminal liability.

AT THE AIRPORT OF ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE IN BULGARIA

Upon arrival at the Sofia/Plovdiv airport, you must sequentially: go through passport control, go through customs control, collect your luggage, exit the airport building, find a meeting guide with a sign, present the tourist voucher to the guide.

PASSPORT CONTROL at the airport in Bulgaria

Citizens of the Russian Federation cannot enter Bulgaria without a pre-arranged permission to enter the country. For more information on the required documents for obtaining a visa to enter Bulgaria, please visit the website in the "Visas" section.

ATTENTION! For citizens who do not have citizenship of the Russian Federation, other rules for entry into the territory of Bulgaria may be established. Information on this issue should be obtained from the Bulgarian embassy at the place of citizenship.

CUSTOMS CONTROL at the airport in Bulgaria

Import and export of currency

Persons crossing the Bulgarian border have the right to import without duties and import tax: goods purchased abroad having a single or total value of up to 100 US dollars or their equal value in another currency, items for personal use necessary for foreigners during their stay in the country, responding in kind and quantity to the purpose and duration of their stay and their profession, commodities. Passengers under the age of 16 enjoy 50% of the duty-free allowance.

Duty free rules

Tobacco products (for passengers over 16 years old): cigarettes - 200 pieces, or other tobacco products - 250 gr.;

Alcoholic drinks (for passengers over 16 years old): wine - 2 liters, and spirits - 1 liter;

Other drinks: coffee - 500 gr, or coffee extract - 200 gr, and tea - 100 gr, or tea extract - 40 gr;

Perfume - 50 ml or toilet water - 0.250 ml.

Foreign persons who, upon entering the country, have a residence permit in the Republic of Bulgaria for up to 15 days, enjoy the norms for duty-free importation of goods in the amount of 50 US dollars or their equivalent value in another currency.

SANITARY CONTROL at the airport in Bulgaria.

Tourists do not need a vaccination certificate.

VETERINARY CONTROL at the airport in Bulgaria

When importing pets, you must present veterinary documents certified by the Turkish embassy or consulate.

ABOUT THE REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA

Bulgaria is located on the Balkan Peninsula. It borders Romania to the north, Turkey and Greece to the south, and Serbia and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia to the west. In the east it is washed by the waters of the Black Sea.

Time

The time difference with Moscow is 1 hour (during the spring-autumn period) and 2 hours (during the transition to winter time).

Climate

The climate of Bulgaria - in the north and in the center of the country - continental, in the south - transitional to the Mediterranean. It is generally cooler than elsewhere in Europe at the same latitude. In winter, the average temperature in the mountains is about -5°C, but sometimes it can drop to -30°C. The thickness of the snow cover reaches 2 m. The average temperature in July in Sofia is +16..+27°C, in Varna +19..+30°C. The average sea water temperature in summer is +21..+23°C. The duration of the seasons in different ski resorts in Bulgaria can vary markedly, so it is always worth checking it in advance.

Currency

Bulgarian lev (BGL); 1 lev = 100 stotinki. Currently in circulation are coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 stotinki, 1 lev and banknotes in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 leva.

Language

Official - Bulgarian. The writing is based on Cyrillic. The staff of resorts, tourist centers and hotels speaks Russian, English, German, French.

Population

About 9 million people live on the territory of Bulgaria. The bulk of the population are Bulgarians, in addition, almost 10% are ethical Turks, also Greeks, Armenians and representatives of other nationalities live in Bulgaria.

Religion

The Bulgarian Orthodox Church prevails - 87%, Islam - 12%.

Holidays and non-working days:

January 1 - New Year; March 3 - Day of the Liberation of Bulgaria from the Ottoman yoke; May 1 - Labor Day; May 6 - Day of Courage and the Bulgarian Army; May 24 - Day of Bulgarian Literature and Culture; September 6 - Day of the Unification of Bulgaria; September 22 - Independence Day of Bulgaria; December 25, 26 - Christmas.

Transport

The bus is the most popular means of transportation within Bulgaria. The average ticket price in the city is 1 Bulgarian lev (0.5 euro), a long route is more expensive, up to 3-4 levs.

Car rental

You can only rent a car if you have a driver's license. All cars have hull insurance. The minimum rental period is one day, mileage is not limited. Make sure the car is fully insured, including headlights and glass. Gasoline is purchased independently. In the event of an accident, do not move the car until the arrival of the police. It is necessary to urgently report the incident to the representative and the company where the car was taken, as the police may not speak Russian or English, and you will not have the opportunity to explain your version of the incident.

Don't forget to have your driver's license, passport and car rental documents with you, as police checks are possible.

Telephone

You can call another country or city from any pay phone using phone cards, which are sold at post offices, newsstands and large hotels. A call from the post office will cost less than from a hotel.

To call to Russia: you need to dial: 00 (international access) + 7 (Russian code) + area code + subscriber number.

To call from Russia to Bulgaria:

to Sofia: 8-10-3592 - number in Sofia

to Varna: 8-10-35952 - number in Varna,

in Burgas: 9-10-36760 - number in Burgas.

Emergency Phones

Police - 166, Ambulance - 150, Fire brigade - 160, Road assistance - 146

In a hotel

On the day of arrival, accommodation is carried out in accordance with the rules adopted by the hotel. Usually starting at 14:00 local time. Checkout time is usually 12:00 pm. Please familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of the hotel on site and adhere to the rules established by the hotel. Some hotels require a deposit upon check-in, which is returned to customers after check-out from the hotel, minus the cost of services that customers used during their stay at the hotel. On the day of departure, before the check-out time (usually 12-00), you must vacate your room and pay for additional services: telephone conversations, mini-bar, ordering food and drinks in the room, massage, etc. You can leave your luggage in the storage room hotel and stay on site until the transfer arrives. If you have not returned the room before 12-00, the cost of the room is paid in full for the next day.

Excursions

Mains voltage

In Bulgaria the mains voltage is 240 V, 50 Hz. There are no problems with adapters and sockets. However, it is still better to grab an adapter, since Bulgarian hotels are undergoing intensive reconstruction and it is possible that Western-style sockets will appear in the rooms.

Tips

The amount of tips for waiters in restaurants and bars is 10% of the total order (unless, of course, a service surcharge was included in your bill), for porters at a hotel or at the airport - 1-2 leva, for taxi drivers the bill is rounded up. Bargaining is quite appropriate in souvenir shops and public markets. All payments in Bulgaria are made only in local currency.

RULES OF PERSONAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY:

Before traveling, we advise you to familiarize yourself with the “Useful Tips for Russian Citizens Traveling Abroad” posted on the website of the Russian Foreign Ministry: http://www.mid.ru/dks.nsf/advinf, as well as with the Instruction of the Russian Foreign Ministry abroad”, and the Instruction of Rospotrebnadzor for those traveling abroad, posted on our website in the section “Instructions for tourists”.

• Do not violate the safety rules established by airlines, transport organizations, hotels, local authorities. It is forbidden to show more than friendly feelings in public places under the threat of a large fine, and even deportation from the country.
• Before the trip, it is recommended to make photocopies of the main pages (with photo, personal data, registration mark) of the foreign and internal Russian passports and take them with you. Passport (or a photocopy of the passport), a business card of the hotel, carry with you.
• Respect the traditions of the norms of behavior accepted in the country in which you are. In the event of transport accidents, conflicts with the police, other local authorities, it is necessary to notify the representative of the host country or employees of the Russian Embassy/Consulate.
• During the travel period, you are not entitled to commercial activities or other paid work.
• Do not leave children alone on the beach, by the pool, on water slides and when using attractions.
• You should take into account the peculiarities of the local fauna, including remembering that swimming in the sea is associated with the danger of attack by sharks and other fish living in the sea, jellyfish (in September-October) and animals. Please observe the safety rules set in this regard in a particular hotel and / or region. Remember that diverse representatives of the animal and plant world can be not only beautiful, but also dangerous. If you are hurt or bitten, see a doctor immediately.
• Be careful with the sun! Especially during the period from 11.00 to 14.00 at noon. We advise you to stock up on protective sunburn products in advance and use them during the period of exposure to the sun. Don't forget about sunglasses.
• Be careful - air conditioners operate at full capacity, and can contribute to colds.
• Take an individual first-aid kit with the set of medicines you need on your trip.
• It is not recommended to carry large amounts of cash with you. You should not take a large amount of money out of your wallet in front of everyone.
• To avoid danger on the streets, we recommend keeping an eye on your handbags and wallets, especially in tourist centers, train stations, gas stations and markets. When leaving the bus at stops and during excursions, do not leave hand luggage in it, especially valuables and money.
• We advise you to leave cars in guarded parking lots and hotel garages, and do not leave valuables in the car in plain sight.
• Important documents, cash and jewelry should be kept in the room safe. If the room does not have a safe, it can be rented for a fee from the hotel or deposited by the porter in the safe at the front desk.
• Wash your hands before eating. Do not drink raw water, especially from open water. For drinking, it is recommended to use mineral water, which can be purchased in the shops and bars of the hotel.
• In many hotels it is forbidden to take towels out of the room to the beach or to the pool. Do not bring towels or equipment from your room to the beach without the permission of the staff. Swimming in the pool is prohibited.
• It is strictly forbidden to smoke in bed.
• If you find yourself on the territory of a foreign state without a livelihood, you have the right to receive assistance from diplomatic missions and consulates of the Russian Federation.

IN THE EVENT OF LOSSING YOUR PASSPORT

To return to your homeland, you will need to obtain a "Certificate for entry (return) to the Russian Federation." First you should contact the local police and get from them the appropriate document about the loss or theft of your passport. Contact the guide. Then you need to call the Consulate of Russia in Bulgaria and explain the situation. With photographs and a certificate from the police, go to the Consular Office. It is advisable that someone from your tour group or travel agency go with you. There you must write an application for the issuance of a “Certificate for Entry (Return) to the Russian Federation” and receive an identity certificate there that gives the right to enter (return) to the Russian Federation and the possibility of issuing a new foreign passport in the internal affairs bodies at the place of registration in the Russian Federation . To expedite the process of confirming your identity at the Consulate, it is advisable to have a copy of a foreign passport or civil passport, a driver's license. The cost of issuing a certificate of return to the Russian Federation is free of charge. The certificate is issued for the period necessary to return to the homeland, but not more than 15 days. Upon returning to the Russian Federation, within three days it is necessary to submit a certificate to the organization that issued the passport (OVIR, MFA).

Embassy of the Russian Federation in Bulgaria: Sofia, bul. Dragan Tsankov, 28 Tel. (8-10-359-2) 963-16-63, 963-09-14, 963-09-12 Fax: (8-10-359-2) 963-41-03, 963-41-16 Email:

Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Varna: Varna, st. Macedonia, 53 Tel. (8-10-359-52) 66-2718, 66-2719 Fax: (8-10-359-52) 60-2722 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You must have JavaScript enabled to view. , This email address is being protected from spambots. You must have JavaScript enabled to view.

Embassy of Bulgaria in Russia: Address: st. "Mosfilmovskaya", 66 tel.: (+7 499) 143-90-22 143-90-23 Fax: (+7 495) 232-33-02 e-mail: bulemrus@b оlgaria.ru

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The procedure for passing the Bulgarian customs is set in accordance with European standards. You will not meet long queues during customs inspection. Nevertheless, the procedure for passing through customs control is carried out according to strictly approved standards.

In order for you not to have any problems with the documents and rules of its crossing when passing through customs at the Bulgarian border, you just need to contact our consultants who will answer all your questions related to the rules for passing the customs of this Balkan state. To do this, you just need to leave your phone number in the form below and you will be contacted.

Bulgarian customs requirements

Bulgaria, like all sovereign states, has its own requirements for foreign citizens when crossing the state border. Below we will consider what can and cannot be imported into this country.

"Green" and "Red" customs corridors in Bulgaria

At the Bulgarian customs, in principle, as well as at the customs of many other states, there are two passage corridors - the Green Corridor and the Red Corridor.

The first passage corridor is intended for those citizens entering the country who do not have goods subject to declaration.

If, when entering Bulgaria, you bring with you goods that, according to Bulgarian law, must be declared, then you must use the Red Corridor.

Rules for importing currency into Bulgaria

When traveling to Bulgaria, you must remember that you have a completely legal opportunity to take any amount of money with you, only on one condition that the amount over $100,000 (euros and levs in a transfer equivalent at the current exchange rate) must be declared in writing . Everything that you have with you less than this amount, you can simply voice it and go through customs control calmly along the Green Corridor.

Goods prohibited for import to Bulgaria

The rules for crossing the Bulgarian border provide for a list of goods that are prohibited from being imported into the country. You cannot import into Bulgaria:

Narcotic and potent psychotropic drugs;

Toxic substances;

Ammunition;

Explosives;

Medications, other than those prescribed for you by medical prescriptions;

Rare species of animals and plants;

Historical and artistic values;

Dairy and meat products, only those that are not intended for health reasons.

Goods that do not need to be declared when entering Bulgaria

The following goods can be imported into Bulgaria without filling out a declaration:

The rules for importing goods into Bulgaria are not very demanding on smokers, so it is allowed to import cigarettes into the country, but not more than 200 pieces;

You can enter alcoholic drinks, but their quantity is limited to two liters of wine and one liter of spirits;

If you are addicted to a certain type of coffee, you can take it in an amount of no more than 500 grams;

Tea is a simple business, it is sold everywhere, and the quality is almost the same, so Bulgarian laws allow you to import no more than 100 grams of tea, buy it on the spot;

Not a single girl or woman can do without her favorite fragrance, therefore, the rules for importing into Bulgaria do not prohibit taking a bottle of perfume with a capacity of not more than 50 ml;

The male sex was also not deprived of attention and was allowed to import cologne, but not more than 250 ml;

You can also take infant formula or other food with you, only those that are prescribed for medical reasons, while all relevant documents confirming this fact must be properly executed.

With these goods you can use the "Green Corridor" at the customs of Bulgaria.

Goods to be declared when entering Bulgaria

Goods that will be exported in the same quantity from the country must be declared, these are:

Your favorite jewelry, without which you cannot do without even on vacation;

Video equipment, where without it, but how to capture it as a keepsake, but do not forget to take it back, otherwise there will be problems at customs;

Photo equipment, well, probably, without it, certainly not one tourist can imagine himself.

If, during your vacation, something from the list of declared goods was stolen from you, although this is very rare in Bulgaria, then it is better to inform the police about this so that there are no problems at customs when you return home and get the appropriate document.

Rules for bringing pets into the country

Many who want to go to Bulgaria have their pets, with whom, even during the holidays, they don’t want to part at all. In this case, you need to worry in advance and issue an international veterinary passport for your beloved animal and perform the chipping procedure - this is the insertion of a chip under the skin of the animal, the data of which must be entered in the passport.

What can not be exported from Bulgaria?

In principle, there are no special restrictions on the export of goods from Bulgaria. The most important thing is that you do not export goods for an amount that will be more than declared upon import, since this will immediately raise a lot of questions about how you managed to relax and not spend anything. In principle, this also applies to the amount equivalent to imported.

Also, cultural, historical and archaeological values ​​cannot be exported from the country.