Recommendations to Bulgarian citizens in India, the Maldives, and Sri Lanka
03 March 2026 News.JPG)
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Delhi recommends that Bulgarian citizens in India refrain from visiting the embassies and consulates of the United States, Israel, and Iran, as well as sites and tourist attractions with large crowds of tourists.
All foreign nationals in India who have changed their travel plans due to current events in the Middle East and need assistance in extending their visas or adjusting their stay are advised to contact the nearest regional office for registration of foreigners (FRRO). The relevant FRRO will assist you with the necessary formalities. For FRRO contact details, please visit https://boi.gov.in/‘.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends that all Bulgarian citizens in the Republic of Maldives stay in touch with their airline so it can arrange safe alternative routes for their flight. They should also monitor announcements by the local authorities and the Malé Аirport.
According to satellite images obtained through the FLIGHTRADAR24 flight tracking application, it is evident that in the last 24 hours, flights have departed from Malé Аirport, Republic of Maldives, to Zurich, Vienna, London, Milan, Istanbul, and other destinations.
London - Air India
Istanbul-Turkish Airways
Zurich - LH
Vienna - Austrian
Milano-Neos
Frankfurt-Condor
Please note that flights to a number of European cities also depart from Delhi Airport in India, which can be used as a transit point when planning your return to Bulgaria. In the last 24 hours, flights have departed for Paris, Vienna, London, Milan, Istanbul, Warsaw, Helsinki, etc. with Air India, British Airways, Turkish Airways, LOT, Finnair, and other airlines.
Information is available on flights from Mumbai to Europe and Ethiopia. In Ethiopia, it is possible to connect with flights to Europe.
Air India operates flights to India from Malé. Bulgarian citizens need a visa to enter India. Other options are also possible.
We would like to inform Bulgarian citizens who are unable to leave Sri Lanka within the validity period of their visas due to the cancellation of flights to the Middle East, that the Ministry of Immigration and Emigration has decided to grant a free 14-day visa extension to allow them to remain in the country legally until alternative arrangements for their return can be made. The visa extension will be granted for 14 days from the date of expiry of the current visa and will be issued on a case-by-case basis after verification of the relevant circumstances. Travelers must present proof of their inability to depart due to canceled flights, such as boarding passes, flight cancellation notices, or confirmations from airlines. Visa extensions can be obtained from the immigration office at the airport at the time of departure.
Bulgarian diplomatic missions abroad are ready to provide assistance and support to all Bulgarian citizens outside the war zone, with priority given to humanitarian cases.