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Embassy participation in an initiative to mark UN Day in Washington

On October 23rd, 2026, the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington, D.C. took part in the annual United Nations Day celebration, organized by the Oneness-Family School in Chevy Chase, Maryland. For the past 38 years ambassadors and diplomats from embassies in Washington, DC have joined the ceremony by carrying their national flags in a procession...

28 October 2026

18th Concert Season of the Bulgarian Music Society

The 18th Concert Season of the Bulgarian Music Society Concert Series in Washington, D.C., was opened with an impressive concert at the Bulgarian Embassy. Organized in partnership with the Washington International Young Artists Music Series, the event featured eleven talented, prize-winning musicians who performed a diverse program of piano, violin, voice,...

21 October 2026

A gift from Congressman Joe Wilson, founder and co-chair of the Congressional Bulgaria Caucus, and his team

Shortly before the U.S. Congress adjourned for its summer recess, Chargé d’Affaires Stefka Yovcheva received a special gift from Congressman Joe Wilson, founder and co-chair of the Bulgaria Caucus, and his team — an American flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol on July 4, 2026, in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United...

13 August 2026

Music festival in Columbia, South Carolina, with the participation of the "Detska Kitka" Children’s Choir from Plovdiv

Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of Bulgaria Stefka Yovcheva was honored to attend the “Muzika!” Festival at the Koger Center for the Arts in Columbia, South Carolina, presented by Kalin and Sharon Tchonev, founders of the Varna International Music Academy. The talented singers of the acclaimed youth choir “Detska Kitka”...

17 June 2026

A gala concert organized by the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the United States on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the US Declaration of Independence

With a special gala jazz concert held at the prestigious Katzen Arts Center at the American University on June 4, the Embassy of Bulgaria in Washington, D.C. paid tribute to the American people on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the United States Declaration of Independence. The festive evening brought together a large audience, who...

09 June 2026

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Bulgaria and Azerbaijan Held Political Consultations in Sofia

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elnur Mammadov, who is visiting Sofia to participate in bilateral political consultations. The discussion focused on the strategic partnership between Bulgaria and Azerbaijan, the opportunities for deepening cooperation in...

06 November 2026

Bulgaria Highlights Security, Strategic Connectivity and European Integration at the CEI Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

Security in the Black Sea region, the development of strategic connectivity and European integration were among the main topics highlighted by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Polendakov in his address at the meeting of the foreign ministers of the member states of the Central European Initiative. The forum was held in Bucharest under the Romanian...

06 November 2026

Velislava Petrova: Supporting Bulgarian Communities Abroad Is a Government Priority

The Minister of Foreign Affairs highlighted the importance of joint efforts to preserve Bulgaria’s historical memory and cultural identity and protect the rights of our compatriots Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participated in the Third Scientific Conference "The Western Bulgarian Outlands – History and Prospects", which was held...

05 November 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Held a Meeting with the Swiss Ambassador to Bulgaria, Pierre Hagmann

In the context of the 110th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva and the Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Bulgaria, Pierre Hagmann, emphasized the importance of the good relations built over the years and the commitment to further developing...

05 November 2026

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Посолство на Република България в САЩ

Адрес: 1621 22nd Street, NW, Dimitar Peshev Plaza, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Тел.: +1 202 387 0174; +1 202 387 5770; +1 202 483 1386; +1 202 299 0273

Факс: +1 202 234 7973

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+1 (202)387-0174; +1 (202) 387-5770

Работно време /понеделник-петък/: 09:00 - 17:30

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Консулски окръг: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC

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E-mail: consulate@bulgaria-embassy.org

E-mail: Embassy.Washington@mfa.bg

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Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Washington DC

Address: 1621 22nd Street, NW, Dimitar Peshev Plaza, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Telephone:

+1 202 387 0174

+1 202 299 0273

+1 202 483 1386

+1 202 387 5770

Fax: +1 202 234 7973

Оut-of-hours hotlines:

+1 202 387 0174

+1 202 387 5770

Office hours /Mon-Fri/: 9.00 am - 5.30 pm

Consular Section (R Street Entrance)

The Consular District includes Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC

Open to the public /Mon – Fri/:

9:15 am - 12:00 pm (by appointment)

and 2 pm - 3 pm (by appointment)

Phone Inquiries:

+1 202 387 7969

E-mail:

Embassy.Washington@mfa.bg

consulate@bulgaria-embassy.org