Government Advisory
20
LowLevel 1: Exercise normal precautions
Bulgaria
EuropeHigher risk than 21% of countries. Main concerns: tourist scams and transport reliability.
Traveler Practical Risk
27
LowConfidence: high. Main drivers: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
🎭Scams
Europe avg: 4053
🚌Transport
Europe avg: 3849
📢Civil Unrest
Europe avg: 5143
🌊Natural Disaster
Europe avg: 2624
🏥Health
Europe avg: 1818
⚠️Violent Incident
Europe avg: 2412
🔓Petty Crime
Europe avg: 187
Practical advice
- ✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 10/9/2025
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-10-09 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bulgaria
- Is Bulgaria safe to travel to?
- Bulgaria has a practical risk score of 27/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are tourist scams and transport reliability.
- What are the main travel risks in Bulgaria?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Bulgaria are: tourist scams, transport reliability, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Bulgaria?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Bulgaria is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Bulgaria?
- Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
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