Country Guide

Bulgaria customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Bulgaria. See what you can bring before you fly.

Alcohol allowance

This is one real customs example for travelers entering Bulgaria.

Category Alcohol
Non-EU arrivals Traveler rules apply
Still wine 4 liters
Duty-free limit
4 litres of still wine duty-free when arriving from outside the EU.

More Bulgaria customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits (over 22% alcohol) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Cash (BGN or equivalent) Declaration from ••• BGN
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Bulgaria and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Bulgaria

Export of cultural goods outside the EU customs territory requires an export licence issued by the Minister of Culture or an authorised official. Cultural goods forming part of national heritage or museum holdings may generally be exported only temporarily for exhibition, conservation or restoration, with strict duration limits. Movable archaeological objects and coins require identification and a licence. Export without the required licence or certificate can trigger fines and confiscation.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Bulgaria before you travel.

About Bulgaria customs

Bulgaria's customs rules are administered by Bulgaria customs authority. For travelers arriving from outside the European Union, standard EU traveler import allowances often apply, while intra-EU travel is generally assessed on a personal-use basis rather than fixed duty-free limits.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Bulgaria before travel.

Bulgaria customs — frequently asked questions

How much still wine can I bring into Bulgaria?
4 liters is the real traveler example shown on this page for Bulgaria. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Bulgaria.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Bulgaria?
EUR 10,000 or more (or equivalent in any currency) entering or leaving the EU must be declared in writing to customs. Includes banknotes and coins, bearer-negotiable instruments such as cheques, money orders and traveller's cheques, and gold bars or nuggets with a minimum purity of 99.5%. Applies per person including minors. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

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CustomsLimit covers Bulgaria and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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