UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Is Bulgaria safe? 🇧🇬
Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Bulgaria scores 80/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 5 Bulgaria destinations assessed, Veliko Tarnovo scores highest (80/100), while Sofia scores lowest (79/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Bulgaria: exercise normal security precautions.
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Bulgaria destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇬Veliko TarnovoSafe · updated 29 July 202680#2🇧🇬BurgasSafe · updated 29 July 202680#3🇧🇬VarnaSafe · updated 29 July 202680#4🇧🇬PlovdivSafe · updated 29 July 202679#5🇧🇬SofiaSafe · updated 28 July 202679
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03 · Evidence Signals
Bulgaria safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 1 — Exercise normal security precautions | 100 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 1.1 / 100k | 93 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2020 | 86.1% | 91 | UN SDG Global Database (2020) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 67/100 | 67 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 56/100 | 56 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 8.4 / 100k | 71 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Bulgaria safety FAQ
Is Bulgaria safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Bulgaria averages 80/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Bulgaria?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Veliko Tarnovo currently scores highest at 80/100 (Safe). Sofia scores lowest at 79/100.
Where does this Bulgaria safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.