Guidance

Bulgaria: in prison abroad

Information on Bulgaria's legal and prison systems for British prisoners, their family and friends.

From:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
15 March 2013
Last updated
20 July 2022 — See all updates

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Information Pack for British nationals detained or imprisoned in Bulgaria

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This guide explains how to:

  • arrange visits
  • send money to a prisoner
  • apply for a transfer to a UK prison

This information is not meant to be definitive, and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. Neither Her Majesty’s Government nor its staff take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information, nor accept liability for any loss, costs, damage, or expense that you might suffer as a result of relying on the information. The information contained in this guide is general and factual. You should contact local lawyers for independent legal advice.

See also: help if you’re arrested abroad.

Published 15 March 2013
Last updated 20 July 2022 + show all updates

  1. Updated information on sending mail parcels from abroad.

  2. Information reviewed and updated in full.

  3. Information about torture and mistreatment information updated on 18 September 2018.

  4. Updated information about mail and parcels.

  5. Information still valid as of March 2018.

  6. Updated links to the Prisoners Abroad website

  7. Updated November 2017

  8. Updated link to the new Prisoners Abroad authorisation form

  9. Updated link to the new Prisoners Abroad authorisation form.

  10. Updated guidance about transferring funds from the UK

  11. Updated April 2015

  12. Revised and updated edition - April 2014.

  13. Updated with the latest attachment

  14. First published.