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Raising of the National Flag in Chicago, Illumination of Willis Tower, and Proclamations by the Governors of Ohio and Indiana in Honor of Bulgaria’s Liberation Day on March 3rd

Bulgaria’s National Day—March 3rd, Liberation Day—was solemnly celebrated in Chicago and the Midwest region of the United States with numerous initiatives organized by the Consulate General in Chicago, Bulgarian Sunday schools, and cultural organizations. As per tradition, the Bulgarian flag was raised at Daley Plaza in downtown Chicago...

06 March 2025

The Bulgarian and Jewish communities in Chicago jointly marked International Holocaust Remembrance Day

International Holocaust Remembrance Day was observed in the Chicago suburb Highland Park with a screening of the film “Beyond Hitler’s Grasp” by Michael Bar-Zohar. The film tells the story of the rescue of Bulgarian Jews during World War II. The event was organized by the American Jewish Committee in Chicago and the Consulate General of...

28 January 2025

The Macedonian Patriotic Organization in the USA and Canada Held Its 103rd Congress

Consul General Svetoslav Stankov participated in the 103rd Congress of the Macedonian Patriotic Organization in the USA and Canada (MPO), which took place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The MPO elected Canadian Nick Stefanov, a descendant of Bulgarians from Macedonia and the president of the "Holy Trinity" Church in Toronto, part of the Bulgarian Patriarchate,...

10 September 2024

Consul General Svetoslav Stankov participated in RNC and DNC 2024

Consul General in Chicago, Svetoslav Stankov took part in the National conferences of the Republican and Democratic parties in the USA, where Donald Trump and Kamala Harris accepted the nominations for the 47th President of the USA. Mr. Stankov's participation in both conferences was a reflection of the excellent relations between Bulgaria and the two major...

29 August 2024

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

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The Consul of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Kingdom of Sweden visited the Bulgarian citizens — crew members of the detained ship ‘Vezhen’

Today the Bulgarian citizens — members of the crew of the detained ship ‘Vezhen’ were visited by the Head of the Consular Service at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Kingdom of Sweden Stefan Stoykov. The consul met all 8 Bulgarians on board and had the opportunity to talk with them for three hours. They are in good health,...

01 February 2025

The Minister of Foreign Affairs participates in a commemoration of the Memorial to the Victims of the Communist Regime in Sofia

Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev took part in the commemoration of the Memorial of the Victims of the Communist Regime in Sofia, as a sign of respect and gratitude to all those who died and suffered from the repression of the totalitarian regime. The event brought together representatives of the government, public organizations and citizens who...

01 February 2025

Georg Georgiev talks with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel

Earlier today, Minister Georg Georgiev held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Israel, Gideon Sa’ar. They discussed the latest developments in the Middle East region, including the practical implementation of the ceasefire agreement in Gaza and the release of all hostages. The Bulgarian Foreign Minister...

31 January 2025

Bilateral political consultations between Bulgaria and Austria

On 31 January 2025, bilateral political consultations between Bulgaria and Austria were held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Bulgarian delegation was headed by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Elena Shekerletova and the Austrian delegation — by the Secretary General of the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and...

31 January 2025

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Генерално консулство на Република България в Чикаго

Ръководител: Светослав Станков – генерален консул

Часови разлики (спрямо България): Лятно: „-8 часа“, Зимно: „-8 часа“

За контакт:

Адрес: 737 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2105, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Вход за сградата: 151 E Chicago Ave. , Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Посетителите на консулството могат да получат намаление за паркинг Олимпия, адрес: Centre Garage at 161 E Chicago Ave

E-mail: [email protected]

Телефон:+13128671904 и +13128671905

Факс: +13128671906

Дежурен телефон в извънработно време: +18722806093

E-mail: [email protected]

Работно време:

от Понеделник до Петък: 09:00-17:30

Приемно време с граждани:

от Понеделник до Петък: 09:30-12:00

14:00-15:00

Консулски услуги се получават само срещу предварително записан час.

За записване на час натиснете ТУК.

Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chicago

Address: 737 North Michigan Ave., suite 2105, Chicago, IL 60611, USA

Тhe street address of the Consulate of Bulgaria is 151 E Chicago Ave. The visitors of the Consulate of Bulgaria receive а discount if they park at Olympia Centre Garage at 161 E Chicago Ave.

E-mail: [email protected]

Tel.: +1 312 867 1904 and +1 312 867 1905

Fax: +1 312 867 1906

Оut-of-hours emergency hotline: +1 872-280-6093

Business Hours of the Consulate:

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Reception hours:

Monday to Friday: 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM.

02:00 PM – 03:00 PM

(Appointments Only)

To make appointment press HERE.