Improvements to Safety and Security Information, January 8, 2018

United States Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria On Wednesday, January 10, 2018, the Department of State will make changes to its safety and security information to make it easier to find, understand, and use. Travel Advisories will replace Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts. Every country will have a Travel Advisory that will provide one of four standard …

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Protest in front of U.S. Embassy on Wednesday, October 25, 2017

The Embassy has been informed that a protest will occur between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 directly across from the embassy’s main entrance on Kozyak Street.  Up to 120 protestors may attend.  The embassy will remain open but advises U.S. citizens to avoid the area. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful …

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Government of Turkey Suspension of Visas to U.S. Citizens

The government of Turkey announced the immediate suspension of visa services to U.S. citizens, effective October 8, 2017.  According to the government’s announcement, this includes the issuance of physical “sticker” visas at border posts, and the online Turkish electronic visa (e-visa).  U.S. citizens planning travel to Turkey, and who have questions regarding this regulation should …

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Protest in front of U.S. Embassy

Monday, April 10, 2017 The Embassy has been informed of a planned protest directly across Kozyak Street from the Embassy’s main entrance this afternoon, Monday, April 10, 2017.  The Association of Syrians in Sofia plans to stage an anti-U.S. protest between the hours of 4 pm and 6 pm.  The embassy remains open but advises U.S. citizens …

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