Embassy of Ireland, Bulgaria
'Category 2' Countries List Extended by 26 New Entries
On 22 March, the Department of Health of Ireland designated a list of 'Category 2' countries, which showed high instances of COVID-19 cases or of variants of COVID-19 cases. Any passenger who has been in any of these Category 2 countries in the previous 14 days, even if only transiting through one of these countries and even if they remained airside, is legally required to quarantine at a designated facility, known as Mandatory Hotel Quarantine. This applies even if the passenger receives a negative RT-PCR test result after arriving in the State. Passengers must book into Mandatory Hotel Quarantine before traveling. Passengers will not be allow to board their flight/ vessel until evidence of a booking is provided. The current countries on the list are:
Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Eswatini, French Guiana, Guyana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, Suriname, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
On 1st April, the Department of Health designated an additional 26 countries and territories as 'Category 2'. These are: Albania, Andorra, Aruba, Bahrain, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, Ethiopia, Israel, Jordan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Lebanon, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Palestine, The Philippines, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saint Lucia, San Marino, Serbia, Somalia, and the Territory of the Wallis and Futuna Islands.
All those intending to travel to Ireland from or via any of these countries/territories, or who have visited any of these countries in the last 14 days, who will arrive in Ireland after 04.00am on Tuesday 6 April are required to book accommodation for Mandatory Hotel Quarantine at least 48 hours in advance of travel.
Bulgaria Updates Entry Requirements for Travelers from Red Zone Countries
Ireland Placed on Bulgaria's List of Red Zone Countries
Ireland Back on Orange List
Bulgaria updates its entry requirements for travelers from Red Zone Countries
Ireland placed on Bulgaria's list of red zone countries. New restrictions in place.
Ireland is on the Orange List of Countries for travel to Bulgaria
Short stay visas will resume as of 13 September
Resumption of all short stay visas
Ireland is on Bulgaria's list of RED Zone Countries
Travel to Bulgaria
Latest Rules for Travel to Bulgaria as of 4 June
Minister of Health's order for entry into Bulgaria as of 4 June
Six Countries Removed from the List for Mandatory Hotel Quarantine
Processing of Certain Visas Resumes
Immigration Service Delivery has announced that the processing of these categories will recommence with effect from Wednesday, 19 May
Misspelling of names on vaccination certificates
Ministry of Health has issued a statement in response to misspelling of names on vaccination certificates
Update to Entry Restrictions for Bulgaria
Updates to Entry Restrictions to Bulgaria
Changes to the designated list of countries for Mandatory Hotel Quarantine
Changes to the designated list of countries for Mandatory Hotel Quarantine effective as of 12 May
Exemptions from the requirement for Mandatory Hotel Quarantine
Additional 16 countries added to the 'Category 2'
A total of 71 countries and territories are on the mandatory hotel quarantine list.
Category 2 countries list grows by 26 new entries
Introduction of Mandatory Hotel Quarantine
Ireland is introducing Mandatory Hotel Quarantine for passengers arriving from Category 2 countries
Update on New Lockdown Measures and COVID Vaccination Rollout
Updated information on new lockdown
St. Patrick's Day Events and Exhibitions
The Embassy is pleased to announce the Events and Exhibitions that will be held in honour of Ireland's National Day, St. Patrick's Day. These include a photographic exhibition, a virtual reception, and the greening of several buildings throughout Bulgaria.
Level 5 Lockdown Extended to 5 April
Vaccination against COVID-19 - Update
Updated Information on Vaccine Rollout in Bulgaria
Updated Information from the Ministry of Health in Bulgaria on the Vaccine Rollout for Foreign Citizens in Bulgaria
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