By decision of the Bulgarian Council of Ministers the emergency epidemic situation in Bulgaria is extended until 31.03.2022

With decision from 24.11.2021 the Bulgarian Council of Ministers has extended the emergency epidemic situation in the Republic of Bulgaria until 31.03.2022. For this period the restrictions for entering into Bulgaria remain, as wells as the requirements for a green certificate of negative COVID-19 test for crossing the border.

During this period the opportunity remains for introduction of new requirements for work from home, restrictions for the work of commercial sites, etc. With regard to the extension of the emergency epidemic situation remain also the provided options for employers to introduce measures for reducing the risks of infection for their employees – to allow work from home where possible, to let their employees on leave. The different government schemes for compensation for lost income for employees, as well as for assisting businesses, which have been affected by the pandemic, also continue to operate.