Formalities upon arrival in Bulgaria
The foreign citizens can enter the Republic of Bulgaria upon the presentation of a valid document of identity, as well as a visa for a stay or a transit crossing of the country, when such is required. Visas are not issued at the border check points. The Bulgarian visas are issued by the Embassies of the Republic of Bulgaria or by the Consular missions in the countries for which those are required.
For more information, see: http://www.mfa.government.bg/en/pages/109/index.html
Customs control
Passengers are forbidden to import and export goods of such origin, kind or quantity that are intended for commercial trade. These do not include items and goods for personal usage or consumption. Passengers have the right to import, free of duty, money and goods, which they will need during their stay in Bulgaria, provided that these goods or money by virtue of their type and quantity are relevant to the reason and duration of the stay. Bulgaria’s Customs Law has been developed on the basis of European Union’s Customs Code. Bulgarian custom-tariff is compliant to European Union requirements. A completed bill of entry, similar to the one used in the EU, as well as all pertinent trade documents (invoices, a certificate of origin, transportation papers and other accompanying documents) are required in order to clear goods from the Customs.
Communications
Bulgaria is connected by air with destinations all around the globe. The national airline is “Bulgaria Air”. This country’s well-developed road network is an integral part of the sixth international land corridor, part of the connection between Europe, the Orient, the North and the South.
Railway network includes well developed public and inter-city transportation scheme.
A great number of privately owned bus-transport companies offer a choice of destinations both within the Bulgarian territory and abroad.
Road traffic rules and regulations
Road traffic rules and regulations, as well as road signs are in compliance with the European standard. While driving in Bulgaria, one should obey the following speed restrictions: 50 km/h within city bounds, 90 km/h on inter-city roads, and 130 km/h on highways. If you (in a vehicle of foreign registration) are a part of a car crash accident, then you are required by law to wait for the arrival of road police on the spot of the accident. It is forbidden to drive under the influence of alcoholic drinks and drags.
Arrival
VARNA FREE UNIVERSITY “CHERNORIZETS HRABAR”
Address: Chaika Resort, 9007 Varna, Yanko Slavchev 84 Str. Bulgaria
Telephone: +359 52 359 506
Fax: +359 52 356 088
Contact upon arrival in the country:
Tel./Fax: +359 52 359 523
E-mail: erasmus@vfu.bg
Other information of practical interest
Bus lines operating on the Varna – VFU route are numbers: 109, 409. The price of one ticket (in one direction) in the town is 2.00 BGN (1 €) and to the Varna free university – 2 BGN (1 €).
The canteen is open to all students from Monday to Friday.