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Commissioning of a new version of the National Visa Information System

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in the process of implementing a large-scale project, coordinated in advance with all responsible institutions in Bulgaria and the EU, including the implementation and launch of a new version of the National Visa Information System (NVIS). The technological implementation of the works requires the temporary suspension of...

06 August 2024

Main information — satellite-based tolling system in Bulgaria

As from 1 March 2020, road vehicles with a total technically permissible maximum weight exceeding 3,5 tonnes circulating on paid road sections in Bulgaria will have to pay for their use distance-based road charges – toll. The toll replaces the electronic vignette for heavy vehicles and buses. The toll for 1 km is differentiated according to the...

14 February 2020

Guide to the Media accredited to cover the visit of Pope Francis to Bulgaria

Receipt of Badges: The distribution of the special accreditation for the media to cover the apostolic journey of Pope Francis in Bulgaria will be done on 2 May 2019, within the timeframes specified below (only in these time slots). The badges that will be provided are personalized – named and non-transferable, i.e. they cannot be used for access by...

01 May 2019

March 3rd celebrated in Bern with the Chinari ensemble

With traditional dances and a performance by the Chinari folk ensemble Bern marked the 140th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria and the country’s first Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Joining in the event, which took place in the historic Canton of Bern Government Building, were numerous Bulgarian folk dance troupes from all of...

02 March 2018

International photo contest is looking for the best photographic interpretations on the topic of Environmental Sustainability

"HUMAN BETWEEN TODAY AND TOMORROW“:"A NEW INTERNATIONAL PHOTOCONTEST IS LOOKING FOR THE BEST PHOTOS ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILTY BY BULGARIAN AND SWISS PHOTOGRAPHERS A new international photo contest organized by SMART Foundation, a Bulgarian based non-profit organization, is looking for the best photographic interpretations on the...

17 February 2017

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Deputy Minister Mariya Angelieva Received Copies of the Letters of Credence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Congo, H.E. Ms Edith Itoua

On June 5, 2025, the Ambassador of the Republic of Congo to Bulgaria, with residence in Berlin, H.E. Ms Edith Antoinette Itoua, presented copies of her letters of credence to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Mariya Angelieva. During the meeting, the shared commitment to strengthening and deepening bilateral cooperation was underlined, with a...

05 June 2025

H.E. Oumar Kande, Ambassador of the Republic of Guinea, Presented Copies of His Letters of Credence to Deputy Minister Maria Angelieva

On June 5, 2025, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ms Mariya Angelieva, received copies of the letters of credence of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Guinea to Bulgaria, with residence in Ankara, Mr Oumar Kande. During the meeting, opportunities for the development of bilateral cooperation were discussed, with a...

05 June 2025

Meeting Between Deputy Minister Nikolay Pavlov and the Newly Appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Bulgaria (with residence in Warsaw), H.E. Mrs Tapaswarage Priyangika Dharmasena, for the Presentation of Copies of Her Letters of Credence

On June 5, 2025, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Nikolay Pavlov, received copies of the letters of credence of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Bulgaria (with residence in Warsaw), H.E. Ms Tapaswarage Priyangika Dharmasena. Both sides gave a high assessment of...

05 June 2025

Minister Georg Georgiev in Interview for the BBC: With the Adoption of the Euro, Bulgaria Confirms Its Geopolitical Orientation and Reaches the Highest Level of Economic and Political Integration with the Most Developed EU Countries

"With the adoption of the euro, our country confirms its geopolitical orientation and reaches the highest level of economic and political integration with the most developed member states of the European Union," stated the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Georg Georgiev, in an interview for the BBC. "This bold step undoubtedly...

05 June 2025

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Посолство на Република България в Берн, Конфедерация Швейцария

Ръководител:

Временно управляваща - Десислава Чакърова, съветник, ръководител политическа служба

Часови разлики (спрямо България): Лятно: -1; Зимно: -1

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Адрес (на английски език): Bernastrasse 2, CH-3005 Bern

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Факс: +41 31 351 00 64

Дежурен телефон в извънработно време: +41 79 824 3822; +41 79 823 9370

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E-mail: [email protected]

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Тел.: +41 31 351 13 67

Факс: +41 31 351 00 64

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Работно време: 9.00-17.30 ч.

Работно време с граждани:

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Дежурен телефон в извънработно време: +41 79 824 3822; +41 79 823 9370

E-mail: [email protected]

Embassy of Republic of Bulgaria in Bern, The Swiss Confederation
Address: Bern 3005, Bernastrasse 02-04
Telephonе:
+41 31 351 14 55
+41 31 351 13 67
Fax:+41 31 351 00 64
Оut-of-hours emergency:

+41 79 824 3822; +41 79 823 9370
Office hours:
Mon - Fr, 9.00 am - 17.30 pm
Reception hours with citizens Mon-Fr, 9.00 -12.00, Wed 14.00 - 16.00

Email: [email protected]

E-mail: [email protected]