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Kosovo Tips for Crossing the Bulgarian Border
Bulgaria is an EU member and is preparing for full Schengen membership. When crossing the border, it is important to have all necessary documents.
Entry Requirements to Bulgaria
- Valid passport (issued within the last 10 years)
- Passport must be valid for at least 3 months after your planned departure date
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, address confirmation)
- Proof of travel insurance
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel Stamps
Until the EES system is fully rolled out, ensure you get entry and exit stamps. Border guards will check these stamps to verify you haven't exceeded the 90-day visa-free limit.
Motorway Vignette
When entering Bulgaria by car, a vignette is required. Can be purchased at the border, gas stations, or through online services.
Border with Serbia
Main border crossings:
- Gradina — Kalotina — main road crossing
- Vrska Cuka — Rgotina
- Strezimirovci
- Ribarci — Oltomanci
Border with Romania
Total of 8 crossings, some 24/7:
- Ruse — Giurgiu — bridge crossing (24/7)
- Vidin — Calafat — bridge crossing (24/7)
- Silistra — Ostrov
- Oryahovo — Bechet
Border with Greece
- Kulata — Promachonas — main crossing to Greece
Border with Turkey
- Kapitan Andreevo — Kapikule — main crossing
- Lesovo — Hamzabeyli
- Malko Tarnovo — Dereköy
Border with North Macedonia
Important: All crossings operate with automated passport control for faster processing at North Macedonia borders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, when entering Bulgaria by car, a vignette is required for motorway travel. It can be purchased at the border, gas stations, or through online services.
A valid passport (issued within the last 10 years) that is valid for at least 3 months after your planned departure date is required. You may also need proof of accommodation, insurance, and financial means.
Bulgaria is an EU member and is preparing for full Schengen membership. Until then, passport control is carried out at borders, so make sure you get entry and exit stamps.
The main crossing is Gradina — Kalotina. Also available are Vrska Cuka — Rgotina, Strezimirovci, and Ribarci — Oltomanci.
The main crossing to Greece is Kulata — Promachonas. This crossing operates 24/7 and serves significant traffic between the two countries.
The main crossing is Kapitan Andreevo — Kapikule. Also available are Lesovo — Hamzabeyli and Malko Tarnovo — Dereköy.
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