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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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Minister Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Israel in Bulgaria

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Israel to Bulgaria, Yosef Levi Sphari. The two confirmed the friendly relations between Bulgaria and Israel, based on historical ties and mutual respect between the two nations. The conversation discussed the situation in the Middle East, the development of the...

30 October 2026

Minister Velislava Petrova discussed current topics on the European agenda with the ambassadors of the EU member states

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participated in a meeting with the ambassadors of the EU member states accredited in Sofia. The event was hosted by the Embassy of Ireland in Bulgaria in its capacity as the holder of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU. Minister Petrova presented the Bulgarian positions on topical issues on the...

30 October 2026

Security, energy and economic cooperation were the focus of Minister Velislava Petrova's meeting with the Canadian Ambassador

The deepening of bilateral relations and political dialogue, with an emphasis on security and defence, energy, trade and investment, as well as innovation and high technology, were the focus of Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova's meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Canada to Bulgaria, Kevin Rex. They discussed security in the Black...

29 October 2026

Minister Velislava Petrova: Bulgarian diplomacy needs the young people

At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we need people like you who have chosen to work in an area that will enable them to serve their country. This is a privilege, but also a huge responsibility. Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova said at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of International Relations at...

28 October 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

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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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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

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+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

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and 2 pm - 3 pm (by appointment)

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