site.btaCzech Republic, Denmark, Turkey Ease Travel Restrictions on Bulgarian Arrivals

May 29 (BTA) - The Czech Republic is putting Bulgaria on
the list of countries with a medium risk of transmission of
COVID-19 as of May 31, which lifts some of the restrictions on
Bulgarian citizens entering the country, the Foreign Ministry
said on Saturday.

Arrivals from Bulgaria must fill in the online Public Health
Passenger Locator Form. A negative PCR or antigen test done up
to 24 hours before entry must be presented on arrival. This
requirement applies to passengers arriving from Bulgaria by
public transport (train, plane or bus), said the Ministry. Those
 arriving by private transport must have a PCR or antigen test
done in the Czech Republic no later than five days after
arrival.

Bulgarian citizens arriving in Denmark will not be subject to
10-day self-isolation as of 4 pm on May 29, the Foreign Ministry
 said on Friday. The requirement for a negative COVID test done
48 hours before and immediately upon arrival in Denmark remains
valid for those without permanent residence in the country.

The Turkish authorities have lifted the requirement for PCR
tests and quarantine of passengers vaccinated against COVID
entering the country through the checkpoints on the
Turkish-Bulgarian border.

Arrivals from Bulgaria holding a vaccination certificate can
enter Turkey through the Kapikule border checkpoint without
presenting a negative PCR test or self-isolating, the
authorities in the city of Edirne said.

Those under 18 travelling with parents who hold a vaccination
certificate will not be required to present a negative PCR test.

BTA's Istanbul correspondent Nahide Deniz contributed to this
story

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