BULGARIA has scrapped its strict entry requirements for Brits visiting the country – meaning you no longer need to be vaccinated.
It is great news for Brits planning a holiday to the popular Sunny Beach resort, one of the cheapest in Europe.
A statement issued read: "As of May 1, 2022, all COVID-19-related travel restrictions will be lifted.
"From this date on, all the arriving passengers will no longer be obliged to provide COVID-19 related documents (i.e., COVID-19 vaccination certificates, COVID-19 recovery certificates, COVID-19 medical examinations) in order for them to be allowed to enter the territory of the Republic of Bulgaria."
Face masks have already been scrapped at shops and restaurants.
The statement added: "Our country has been in an extraordinary epidemic situation for almost two years, but at the moment, the situation is being monitored and managed in a predictable way.
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"There is no need to maintain restrictions on citizens and businesses."
Sunny Beach is often voted as one of the cheapest beach resorts in Europe.
A study in 2017 conducted by the Post Office revealed it as the cheapest out of 19 beach resorts.
The study looked at the total cost of 10 tourist staples in every resort, like lunch and evening meals, drinks, sun cream, insect repellent and a daily newspaper, with Sunny Beach coming in at £37.
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Families wanting a cheap holiday can find a bargain at Bulgaria with TUI Blue having holidays from £242pp while a number of hotels with their own waterparks have breaks from £241pp.
Greece has also scrapped their Covid entry requirements, with vaccines and tests no longer needed, although face mask rules are in place until June 1.
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