The restrictive measure will take effect on July 28, when the Greek border authorities will start requiring negative PCR test for Covid-19 performed up to 72 hours prior to entering this country, the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces. The certificate must be translated in English and must contain first, middle and surname of the passenger, as well as number of passport or ID card. The tests will be recognized if they are performed at private or national laboratories accredited by the state authorities. On July 28 and 29 travellers who have not managed to undergo Covid-19 tests will be tested by the Greek border authorities upon their arrival in Greece. The requirement for passenger locator form (PLF) generating a QR code at least 24 hours prior to arrival remains in place. No changes in the requirements for crossing the land borders between the two countries have been made.

The requirement for fourteen-day mandatory quarantine for all passengers ariving from Bulgaria and those who pass Bulgaria's territory in transit comes into force today due to the increased number of cases of Covid-19 registered in Bulgaria in the recent weeks. Nearly 60,000 Bulgarians work in Italy. Most of them take care of elderly people or work in the agriculture sector.

Compiled by: Diana Tsankova