Visa policy
Bulgaria is a member of the European Union (EU) and part of the Schengen area. Please check below whether you require a visa to travel to the Schengen area. For more information, we recommend visiting the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria.
Citizens of all countries in the EU, as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland do not require a visa, and can travel to Bulgaria using only their passports or national ID cards.
Citizens of the United Kingdom do not require a visa to travel to Bulgaria, provided that their tourist or business trip to the Schengen area is no longer than 90 days in a 180-day period.
Citizens of the United States of America do not require a visa to travel to Bulgaria, provided that their tourist or business trip to the Schengen area is no longer than 90 days in a 180-day period, and their passport remains valid for at least six-months after the time of entry into the Schengen area.
Currency and payments
As of January 1, 2026, the official currency of Bulgaria is the euro.
International credit and debit cards (particularly Visa and MasterCard, although generally not American Express) are widely accepted by hotels, restaurants, large shops, supermarkets, etc. However, some small businesses and taxi drivers may only accept cash payments.
Flights to Varna Airport
The most convenient way to arrive for the conference if you are travelling from abroad is through Varna Airport (VAR).
There is convenient direct public transportation between the airport and the conference venue via the 409 bus line. At the airport, the bus departs from the bus station in front of Terminal 2 Arrivals. From there, you can take the 409 bus to the bus stop “Sportna zala”, which is at a 1-minute walking distance from the venue (Rosslyn Dimyat Hotel). The whole journey takes about 30 minutes.
As an alternative, a taxi ride from the airport should take about 20 minutes.
Detailed information regarding the transportation options from the airport can be found here.