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OSAC Bureau of Diplomatic Security U.S. Department of State
Location: (Bulgaria)
Event: Air travel options decreasing
Due to the ongoing coronavirus situation and its accompanying travel restrictions, air travel options between Bulgaria and the United States have been decreasing over the past week. Many travelers in Bulgaria have reported unexpected flight cancellations and limited flight availability.
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 4 Health Advisory for Covid-19.
U.S. citizens who are not prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period should arrange for immediate return to the United States.
U.S. citizens planning to return to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. If your travel has been disrupted, please contact your airline.
Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice.
U.S. citizens who need assistance should contact the American Citizen Services Section at ACS_Sofia@state.gov.
Actions to take:
Check with your airlines, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19, please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Bulgaria
Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States
Visit the European Center for Disease Prevention and Control
Visit the Bulgarian Ministry of Health website, which has information for citizens and medical professionals on its website at http://www.mh.government.bg/bg/informaciya-za-grazhdani/informaciya-otnosno-noviya-koronavirus-2019-ncov/ (Bulgarian only)
Contact Information:
U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria
+359-2-937-5100 (business hours)
+359-2-937-5101 (after hours—emergencies only—arrest, death, or danger to the safety and security of U.S. citizens)
ACS_Sofia@state.gov
https://bg.usembassy.gov/
State Department - Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
Bulgaria Country Information
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