Travel Insurance for Bulgaria
Bulgaria in the Balkans is not the first place that many UK tourists have at the top of their lists, but it has many hidden treasures that are begging to be explored and a history that no other European country can match. Plovdiv in central Bulgaria is widely considered to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in Europe with people first settling the city as far back as 6000 BC. Sofia, the capital, boasts a similarly impressive history dating back 7,000 years
With such a long history, Bulgaria has been shaped by many different influences over time, the Thracians, ancient Greeks, Scythians, Celts, Romans and Bulgars have all shaped the country that we see today and it is these influences which make it such an interesting country to visit for overseas travellers.
The natural world also plays a major role in Bulgaria’s appeal as a tourist destination, the Danube (Europe’s second longest river) flows along the border of Bulgaria and Romania. The Black Sea runs along the entire length of Bulgaria’s east coast and is home to some wonderful beach resorts such as Varna and Nessebar. Plus there are the Balkan mountains which run from west to east through the entire country, practically bisecting it. The Balkan mountains offer fantastic, low cost ski holidays particularly good for families and those just starting to learn.
Bulgaria is a wonderfully diverse country and one where you can have a different experience depending upon where and when you travel. However, remember that when you do make your way to the Balkans to take out travel insurance to get the protection for unforeseen issues.
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Why may I need travel insurance for Bulgaria?
Whilst most trips to Bulgaria are issue free for UK tourists, travel insurance is a must for all trips to protect you against those unforeseen problems such as flight cancellations, lost luggage, medical assistance and more.
The Bulgarian ski season is perfect for beginners and families, but particularly if you’re a little new to the sport you’ll want to make sure your covered with our additional Winter Sports and Ski Insurance, which provides cover for piste closures, equipment theft and delays as well as medical expenses from accidents on the slopes.
What do we cover?
Our Single Trip, Annual and Backpacker policies can help keep you protected whether you’re heading to Bulgaria for any type of trip.
Across our Single Trip and Annual policies, you can choose from our Bronze, Silver or Gold levels of cover. Depending on the level of cover you choose, you’ll be protected for:
*Not available with Bronze level cover.
**Only available with Gold level cover.
You can also purchase add-ons to ensure you’re fully covered for activities you’re taking part in.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are planning to take part in skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Bulgaria’s Balkan Mountains then additional cover should be something to consider. Our Winter Sports and Ski Insurance provides specific cover for these purposes.
Find out more about Winter Sports and Ski Insurance.
As a tourist, travel to Bulgaria is allowed visa free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This also applies if you travel to visit for family or friends, to attend business meetings, cultural or sports events, or for short-term studies or training.
The Bulgarian language is written in Cyrillic which will be more difficult to read and understand than other European languages if you’re used to English. Happily however, around a quarter of the population have a working knowledge of English, this will be more prevalent in the tourist destinations so you should be able to get along just fine.
When eating out, tipping is a standard practice and around 10% of the bill is a suitable amount for good service.
Bulgaria is a relatively safe destination for UK tourists, there are low levels of crime but beware of pickpockets in the busier Black Sea resorts, keep your personal belongings with you at all times and ideally in zipped pockets.
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