UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
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Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Bulgaria scores 81/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 1 Bulgaria destination assessed, Sofia scores highest (81/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions
Canada's official risk level for Bulgaria: exercise normal security precautions.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Bulgaria destinations by safety score
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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 | 97 | 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) |
04 · Questions
Bulgaria safety FAQ
Is Bulgaria safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Bulgaria averages 81/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Bulgaria?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Sofia currently scores highest at 81/100 (Safe).
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.