Fees · Country Guide
Bulgaria
Black Sea wrecks, seahorse shallows and historic coastal towns
Fees And Permits
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
Fees You Can't Skip
- National recreational scuba marine-park tag - No nationwide mandatory tag verified
- Municipal overnight accommodation tourist tax - Varies by municipality and accommodation category
- Typical payment pattern: Bulgaria adopted the euro in 2026.
What people usually pay
Bulgaria adopted the euro in 2026. There is no verified nationwide marine recreation tag comparable to a single all-coast dive-park pass. Commercial dive, snorkel and boat trips are charged by providers and may exclude special wreck supplements; protected-area and underwater cultural-heritage rules still govern access. Overnight lodging may collect a municipal tourist tax. The fees below are documented examples or conditional charges rather than real-time booking quotes.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National recreational scuba marine-park tag | No nationwide mandatory tag verified Not applicable unless a specific area requires authorization | scuba; freedive; snorkel | Ask the competent area authority or dive operator | Do not assume all wrecks or protected waters are open. A lack of national tag is not blanket permission. |
| Municipal overnight accommodation tourist tax | Varies by municipality and accommodation category Per occupied accommodation night where applicable | all overnight visitors | Accommodation provider, usually included or itemized on the bill | Ask the hotel for the current local charge; avoid applying one city rate to the entire coast. |
| Schengen short-stay visa, where required | EUR 90 standard adult visa C application fee; exemptions and reduced rates exist Application for a short-stay Schengen visa | travelers requiring a visa | Bulgarian consulate or authorized application center | Visa-free eligible travelers do not pay this fee. Review nationality, fee exemptions and any visa-center surcharge on the Bulgarian MFA site. |
| Guided snorkeling example, Sozopol | EUR 30 advertised One provider-listed tour; subject to current schedule and inclusion | snorkel | Sozopol Diving Center | The local operator lists guided snorkeling; verify the location, water time, weather policy and all fees. |
| Introductory scuba example, Sozopol | EUR 83 advertised One supervised beginner session, subject to medical clearance | scuba | Sozopol Diving Center | Provider rate is indicative, not a national price or confirmed live availability. |
| Two-dive certified scuba package example, Sozopol | EUR 140 advertised One operator-listed two-dive package | scuba | Sozopol Diving Center | Confirm equipment, dive sites, boat, guide, certification and refund terms. Specialist wrecks may cost extra. |
| Aladzha Monastery adult admission | EUR 5 published One seasonal museum visit | topside | Official ticket office | Municipal visitor information shows closure in December through February. Reconfirm ticket prices and hours. |
| Varna Roman Thermae adult admission | EUR 4 published One visit during published opening hours | topside | Attraction ticket office | Museum operating hours vary by season; check official Varna tourism information. |
| Site-specific nature or cultural-heritage access | Amount and authorization depend on site; no blanket ticket Per authorized visit or permit if required | scuba; snorkel; topside | Named protected-area authority or responsible operator | Ropotamo reserve trips must use approved routes or organized boats. Underwater artifacts are protected; a dive ticket never authorizes removal or penetration. |
Fee
National recreational scuba marine-park tag
Not applicable unless a specific area requires authorization
- Amount
- No nationwide mandatory tag verified
- Applies to
- scuba; freedive; snorkel
- Where to pay
- Ask the competent area authority or dive operator
- Notes
Do not assume all wrecks or protected waters are open. A lack of national tag is not blanket permission.
Municipal overnight accommodation tourist tax
Per occupied accommodation night where applicable
- Amount
- Varies by municipality and accommodation category
- Applies to
- all overnight visitors
- Where to pay
- Accommodation provider, usually included or itemized on the bill
- Notes
Ask the hotel for the current local charge; avoid applying one city rate to the entire coast.
Schengen short-stay visa, where required
Application for a short-stay Schengen visa
- Amount
- EUR 90 standard adult visa C application fee; exemptions and reduced rates exist
- Applies to
- travelers requiring a visa
- Where to pay
- Bulgarian consulate or authorized application center
- Notes
Visa-free eligible travelers do not pay this fee. Review nationality, fee exemptions and any visa-center surcharge on the Bulgarian MFA site.
Guided snorkeling example, Sozopol
One provider-listed tour; subject to current schedule and inclusion
- Amount
- EUR 30 advertised
- Applies to
- snorkel
- Where to pay
- Sozopol Diving Center
- Notes
The local operator lists guided snorkeling; verify the location, water time, weather policy and all fees.
Introductory scuba example, Sozopol
One supervised beginner session, subject to medical clearance
- Amount
- EUR 83 advertised
- Applies to
- scuba
- Where to pay
- Sozopol Diving Center
- Notes
Provider rate is indicative, not a national price or confirmed live availability.
Two-dive certified scuba package example, Sozopol
One operator-listed two-dive package
- Amount
- EUR 140 advertised
- Applies to
- scuba
- Where to pay
- Sozopol Diving Center
- Notes
Confirm equipment, dive sites, boat, guide, certification and refund terms. Specialist wrecks may cost extra.
Aladzha Monastery adult admission
One seasonal museum visit
- Amount
- EUR 5 published
- Applies to
- topside
- Where to pay
- Official ticket office
- Notes
Municipal visitor information shows closure in December through February. Reconfirm ticket prices and hours.
Varna Roman Thermae adult admission
One visit during published opening hours
- Amount
- EUR 4 published
- Applies to
- topside
- Where to pay
- Attraction ticket office
- Notes
Museum operating hours vary by season; check official Varna tourism information.
Site-specific nature or cultural-heritage access
Per authorized visit or permit if required
- Amount
- Amount and authorization depend on site; no blanket ticket
- Applies to
- scuba; snorkel; topside
- Where to pay
- Named protected-area authority or responsible operator
- Notes
Ropotamo reserve trips must use approved routes or organized boats. Underwater artifacts are protected; a dive ticket never authorizes removal or penetration.