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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

Bulgaria's participation in a joint initiative of the EU Member States and the EU Delegation in Washington "Words that Unite, Stories that Connect", in connection with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the USA

The Embassy of Bulgaria in the United States was pleased to join the EU Member States and the EU Delegation in Washington D.C. joint initiative “EU Ambassadors Book Collection: Words That Unite, Stories That Connect” commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As a symbol of Europe’s rich literary...

08 June 2026

Working dinner with members of the Board of the American Jewish Committee

The Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of Bulgaria Ms. Stefka Yovcheva had the pleasure of hosting Board members of the American Jewish Committee (AJC) for an engaging dinner discussion at the Embassy. The evening featured a thoughtful exchange of views on the current developments in the Middle East, the global fight against antisemitism, the...

02 June 2026

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Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Arab Emirates Urgently Recalled to Sofia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs has urgently recalled the Ambassador of the Republic of Bulgaria to the United Arab Emirates to Sofia. In accordance with the established procedure, heads of diplomatic missions are relieved of their duties by decree of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, acting on a proposal from the Council of Ministers. The Ministry...

18 September 2026

Minister Velislava Petrova Meets with Kosovo’s Chief Negotiator with the EU Jeton Zulfaj

Minister Velislava Petrova met today with Jeton Zulfaj, Chief Negotiator of the Republic of Kosovo with the EU. During the meeting, she emphasised that Bulgaria regards Kosovo as a trusted partner in the region and will continue to support the provision of a clear EU membership perspective for the country. “I believe that sharing the experience we...

18 September 2026

Bulgaria and Montenegro to Work Towards Better Connectivity and More Business Contacts

Bulgaria will continue to support Montenegro in its accession to the European Union. It is important to preserve the progress achieved and continue the reforms so that the country can take advantage of the opportunity before it. This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova at a meeting with Filip Ivanović, Deputy Prime Minister of...

18 September 2026

Velislava Petrova: The Balkans Must Shape Their Own Future Through Strong Partnerships and Strategic Connectivity

Europe’s Key Achievement Is Its Ability to Turn Borders into Bridges, the Minister Said at the EU Meets the Balkans International Conference The Balkans must seize their opportunities and shape their own future through strong partnerships, strategic connectivity and resilient societies. This was stated by Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova...

18 September 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

Дежурни телефони за спешни случаи извън работното време:

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

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

Консулска служба към посолството във Вашингтон

(R Street Entrance)

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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от 9:15 ч. до 12:00 ч., само с предварително записване, и

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Информация по тел.:+1 202 387 7969

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