Britons living in Bulgaria. Guide to Bulgaria, Sofia and Varna

Club 18-30 Holiday Information - Before You Travel
The following information applies to British Citizens holding a UK passport ... Visitors to Bulgaria should note that you may enter Bulgaria as a tourist ...

Also, you are advised to contact your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic. Ask your travel agent for details of any current advice for the country or countries which you plan to visit when you book your holiday. If, after booking a holiday but before traveling, any member of your party changes their name, e.g. In some cases local currencies may have to be purchased after arrival or there may be restrictions on the amount you are permitted to buy in advance. It can often take some time to obtain a visa, so you are advised to apply in plenty of time. It is anticipated that customers can face more queries and delays as more countries introduce Advance Passenger Information systems. Major credit cards are also widely accepted in all the destinations in this guide. Passengers without the correct documentation may be refused carriage by the airline or entry into any country. Please note, if special arrangements need to be made for you an extra charge may have to be levied, this may be the case either before you go or when you arrive in resort. Please note, that you are strongly advised against scuba diving for 24 hours before travelling by air.If you are visiting a European Union (EU) country you should obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) and take it with you when you travel. Please note, the EHIC is in addition to Travel Insurance, not instead of it.The Foreign and Commonwealth Travel Advice Unit issues and frequently updates advice for those travelling outside the UK. Please note, the immigration authorities are enforcing this rule more strictly now. Please visit their website: www.ips.gov.uk or telephone 0870 521 0410. Sources of information include the following websites; www.fco.gov.uk, www.hpa.org.uk and www.nathnac.org.uk. The advice includes general warnings and specific information for the benefit of travellers. The EHIC can be obtained free of charge by completing an application form available from main Post Offices and from www.dh.gov.uk/travellers. The UK passport service has to confirm your identity before issuing your first passport and will ask you to attend an interview in order to protect your identity). This will be the case regardless of whether the lack of correct documentation is spotted at the departure airport. This will reduce confusion and delays at check-in. Visit www.ips.gov.uk Names: At the time of booking please ensure you supply your first name and surname, (as they appear on your passport) as both of these must be stated on your flight ticket. Visitors to Bulgaria should note that you may enter Bulgaria as a tourist without a visa for up to thirty days only in any 6 month period. We can accept no liability in this situation and no compensation, expenses, refund or other sum will be paid. We cannot be held responsible if you fail to tell us about special needs/requirements that will affect your holiday experience and this means we will not compensate you. We suggest you contact your travel agent for details.In Bulgaria, traveller’s cheques can only be cashed at banks, therefore it is advisable to take a small amount of £ Sterling or Euros to cash at hotels. Where entry is refused, fines or other financial penalty will be imposed on or by the airline and the passenger(s) concerned will be required to immediately return to their country of departure. You are also advised to check this information before you go by accessing the latest Travel Advice on www.fco.gov.uk, alternatively e-mail traveladvicepublicenquiries@fco.gov.uk or telephone the Foreign Office Travel Advice Unit on 0845 850 2829. You may not be able to travel and insurance may be invalid if the name on your passport and travel documents don’t match. You may not be allowed to re-enter Bulgaria after the initial thirty days have expired if you have not spent the requisite period outside the country. You should take health advice about your specific needs as early as possible.