Customs information

To cross the border of Bulgaria was not marred by various trouble, please read the customs information.

The legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria provides for unimpeded transportation of cash in any amount through the state border. However, when imported into the country more than 10 000 €, passengers are obliged to declare the amount of transported and identify in writing the purpose and source of funds. In addition, the Declaration must specify the number of the vehicle, as well as further travel route. Meanwhile, persons importing into the country less than 10 000 €, you can use the "Green corridor" or cross the border without customs declarations.

If You want to import the amount of more than 10 000 €, can go for the custom through the "Red corridor".

At the same time, taking money from Russia, please note that in this case You are required to declare the amount exceeding $ 10 000.

Similar rules apply to the export of currency from Bulgaria (and on import in the Russian Federation). Note. The amount of export may not exceed that which was specified in the Declaration.

Export of cash

Similarly produced and the exportation of funds outside of the state. The amount is less than 10 000 € not subject to Declaration. Passengers exporting excess of this threshold, as in the case of import, it is necessary to declare the funds and to specify their goal, source, route and vehicle. In addition, the export of funds equivalent to 25 000 BGN, require the owner of the amount a certificate from the National Agency arrived about the absence of any arrears and overdue payments. The reference number appears in tax return. Such a situation loses its force when crossing borders of Bulgaria by foreign natural persons in law, which includes transportation funds amounting to more than BGN 25 000. In this case, the amount that exceeds this threshold is declared without presenting to customs the income certificate from the National Agency. Transfer of funds is carried out on the basis of previous customs Declaration (the amount should not exceed the previously set threshold).

Noble materials

Bulgarian citizens and foreign persons crossing the border of the state have the right of unimpeded transportation of processed and unprocessed precious stones and metals in the following quantities:

Precious metals, precious stones and articles thereof exceeding the established weight thresholds must be declared in accordance with established standards.

Duty-free import of alcohol and cigarettes

Alcohol:

• Beer — 16 litres;
• Not sparkling wine 4 litres;
• Strong and sparkling wine — 2 liters;
• Spirits (from about 22. %) - 1 litre.

Tobacco products:

• Tobacco — 250 g;
• Cigarettes — 200 PCs.;
• Cigar — 50 PCs.;
• Cigarillos (the weight of one to 3 grams) — 100 PCs.

Import products. It is prohibited to import to Bulgaria meat or dairy products.

The importation of goods. If You are receiving the goods at the total cost over 100 euros and less than 1500 euros, you must pay tax 5%. Note that the value of the goods cannot be divided by all members of Your family. You also need to pay VAT.

Export of goods. The export of goods from Bulgaria need to have receipts and proof that when buying goods, You pay VAT (20%). If You submit this document, it is possible that You will return the sum of the paid VAT on the customs.

Not allowed to take away the goods if at the time of his purchase has been more than three months.