Worldwide Caution: Al-Qa’ida Leader’s Death

On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida. Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack ... Read More»

Health Alert – U. S. Embassy Sofia (29 June 2022)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Sofia (June 29, 2022) Location: Countrywide Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Monkeypox in Multiple Countries . Actions to take: Travelers should AVOID: Close contact with sick people, including those with skin lesions or genital lesions. Contact with dead or live ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria (June 21, 2022)

Location: Sofia Event: As reported in the news and media, numerous political protests are expected to occur in Sofia during the coming days in relation to the developing political situation in Bulgaria. These protests have the potential to block major routes and intersections in the center of the city, particularly near the government buildings near ... Read More»

Demonstration Activity in Sofia

Protest: A protest is expected to occur across the street from the U.S. Embassy on Saturday, June 18th, starting at approximately 1300.  Twenty to thirty people are expected to protest Bulgaria’s involvement with NATO. Event:  All U. S. citizens and their families are recommended to avoid the areas impacted by demonstration activities for the duration of ... Read More»

Health Alert – The CDC Rescinds Testing Order for Air Travel to United States

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Sofia (June 11, 2022) Location: Countrywide Event: As of June 12, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) order requiring all persons to show a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before boarding a flight to the United States, is rescinded. Starting at 12:01 a.m. on ... Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens: Launch of Passport Renewal Online Fee Payment Program

The Department of State/U.S. Mission to Bulgaria is pleased to announce the launch of an online payment program for adult passport renewal for U.S. citizens resident in Bulgaria. Qualified applicants will no longer need to make an interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy. Effective June 5, 2022, passport applicants wishing to pay for their DS-82 ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria (May 18, 2022)

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Event: Various groups from the transportation sector are planning peaceful demonstrations in and around the city of Sofia on Wednesday, 18 May 2022, which are expected to lead to significant traffic congestion and delays throughout the city tomorrow morning and afternoon. Taxi drivers are expected to gather in the morning in Boyana ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria (May 11, 2022)

Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Event: Nationwide strikes by truck drivers and transport companies are expected to cause disruptions to traffic in major cities across Bulgaria (Sofia, Burgas, Varna, and Plovdiv) in the coming week. While not expected to be violent, these protests have the potential to block major routes and highways inside, and approaching, the major ... Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria (May 4, 2022)

Location: Bulgaria Event: Health Alert: End of COVID-19 entry restrictions into Bulgaria as of May 1, 2022 As of May 1, 2022, the Government of Bulgaria ended all COVID-19 entry restrictions into Bulgaria. Travelers arriving to Bulgaria no longer need to provide COVID-19 related documents to enter the country. Please note that all other requirements ... Read More»

Security Alert: September 28, 2021 Protest Activity in Bulgaria

Security Alert: September 28, 2021 Protest Activity in Bulgaria Location: Between 0930 and 1230 on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, various groups will demonstrate against COVID restrictions imposed by the government on businesses and transportation. The demonstration activity will be concentrated in downtown Sofia on “Oborishte” Street, “Vasil Levski” Boulevard, and “Tsar Osvoboditel” Boulevard and will ... Read More»

Security Alert: January 27, 2021 Demonstration Activity in Downtown Sofia

Security Alert: January 27, 2021 Demonstration Activity in Downtown Sofia Location: Various political groups are expected to demonstrate in the vicinity of government offices in downtown Sofia on Wednesday, 27 January 2021. The demonstration activity is expected to occur in the area located around the Council of Ministers building and Eagle Bridge in downtown Sofia. ... Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens – Air Travel Sofia Flights Information

To assist U.S. citizens considering departure from Bulgaria, the U.S. Embassy in Sofia will share information we receive from airlines regarding flights currently operating from Sofia airport.  Please be advised that this information is subject to change at short notice. Today, Friday December 4,,2020 Wizz Air – London 06:15 Wizz Air – Brussels 06:20 Wizz ... Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens – Air Travel Sofia Flights Information

To assist U.S. citizens considering departure from Bulgaria, the U.S. Embassy in Sofia will share information we receive from airlines regarding flights currently operating from Sofia airport.  Please be advised that this information is subject to change at short notice. Today November 23, 2020 1/ Wizz Air- London 06:15 2/ Bulgaria Air – Amsterdam 07:00 ... Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria

Location:  Bulgaria Health Alert: COVID-19 Advice to U.S. Citizens As the COVID-19 infection rates rise in Bulgaria, please take precautionary measures of social distancing, wear masks and avoid unnecessary travel.  Medical resources are available with whom you should consult at the first signs of illness.  You should only purchase medications for treatment of COVID-19 under ... Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens – Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election, it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait!  Return your voted ballot right away!  Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States—but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee ballot.  Many ... Read More»

Travel Advisory: Reconsider Travel to Bulgaria Due to COVID-19

Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Bulgaria due to COVID-19. Improved conditions have been reported within Bulgaria. Visit the Embassy’s  COVID-19 page  for more information on COVID-19 in Bulgaria. Read the  country information page . If you decide to travel to Bulgaria: See the  S. Embassy’s web page regarding COVID-19. Visit ... Read More»

Message for U.S. citizens: Voting 2020

Location: Bulgaria Event: July 4th Voting Message Celebrate democracy this 4th of July by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2020 U.S. elections! To vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens must complete a  Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)  in 2020.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee ... Read More»

Global Travel Advisory Level 4 – Do Not Travel

On March 19, the U.S. Department of State advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad ... Read More»

Alert: U.S. Embassy Sofia Closure of all Non-Emergency Services Beginning Immediately

As of March 15, 2020, the U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria will suspend appointments for all non-emergency consular services until further notice, in support of the measures taken by the Government of Bulgaria to counter the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).  For emergency services, please see further below for contact information.  To request an emergency appointment for American ... Read More»

Alert: Annual Lukov and No to Nazis on Our Streets Marches

Event:  All US citizens and their family members are advised to avoid the areas impacted by the annual Lukov March and a counter-march, both planned for Saturday, February 22, 2020.  The first march starts at 1:00 pm, but we advise staff and families to avoid the area from noon.  The “No to Nazis on our ... Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting 2020

Registering to Vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state.  Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you may need to re-register.  Go to  FVAP.gov  to connect to your state’s voter portal to register to vote, ... Read More»

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Sofia, Bulgaria

Location: Bulgaria, countrywide Event:  During the holiday season, there are ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe, including potentially in Bulgaria. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft targets ... Read More»

Demonstration Alert

March 21, 2019 Location: Beginning at the 7th kilometer of Tsarigradsko Shose, along Tsarigradsko Shose to Eagles’ Bridge and onward to the area of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral and Square. Event: A demonstration, specifically a motorcade protest, is expected to take place on Thursday, March 21, 2019, beginning at 3 P.M. The Sofia Drivers Initiative Committee ... Read More»

Message for U.S.Citizens

The U.S. Embassy Consular Section will be closed for customers on Friday October 19, 2018. If you have an emergency you can call +359 (2) 937 5100. Outside of Office Hours, contact: +359 (2) 937 5101 or +359(2)937 5200. If you are seeking assistance with Absentee voting: The Voting Assistance Officer can be reached at  acs_sofia@state.gov . ... Read More»
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