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Panel Discussion with Young Entrepreneurs
The key focus of Global Entrepreneurship Week 2016 is on youth, women and marginalized groups and opportunities in agro and food sectors, where they can develop their potential as self-starters and innovators.
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Opening of the Global Entrepreneurship Week
November 17 - DCM Martina Strong opened the Global Entrepreneurship Week celebration at the Central Military Club in Sofia.
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Conference: Аccess to Information
November 15, 2016 - Attorney Kevin Goldberg is speaking to Bulgarian journalists, government officials and NGO representatives about the Freedom of Information Act in America.
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Election Night Event Takes Place at the U.S. Embassy
The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria hosted its traditional Election Night reception on Tuesday, November 8th. The Embassy staged a mock election with a ballot box for attendees to cast their "vote" for the next president of the United States.
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National Cyclotron Center to be Launched in Sofia
On Thursday, October 27th, Ambassador Eric Rubin and PM Boyko Borissov marked the move to the construction phase of the DOE co-funded National Cyclotron Center at the Bulgarian Institute for Nuclear Research and Nuclear Energy (INRNE) .
News
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Call for Applications for SUSI for Secondary School Educators
The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria is now accepting applications for the 2017 Study of the U.S. Institute (SUSI) for Secondary School Educators.
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U.S. Embassy Promotes Global Entrepreneurship Week
The U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria is pleased to support this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) that is going to take place from November 14th till November 20th.
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Open Call for 2017 Professional Fellowship Exchange Program in U.S.
The Professional Fellows Division of ECA's Office of Citizen Exchanges is pleased to announce the program “Sustaining Civic Participation in Minority Communities."
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Events Calendar
Upcoming Public Embassy Events
Read about them
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Education Resources
Studying in the U.S.
Learn about universities, colleges and international exchange organizations
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Blog
President Obama Blog
A daily chronicle of the 44th President
highlights and more embassy news
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Opportunity Funds – Bulgaria 2017
Secondary School Students - Registration. Deadline: January 9, 2017
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International Conference: “Museum Exhibits and Standards: A Look Ahead”
November 28-29, 2016. A conference sponsored by the Bi-National Commission for the Preservation of Bulgaria’s Cultural Heritage Free of charge and open to the public.
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U.S. Embassy Promotes Global Entrepreneurship Week
The U.S. Embassy in Bulgaria is pleased to support this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) that is going to take place from November 14th till November 30th.
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2017 Community Solutions Program Application Now Open!
Application Deadline: November 18, 2016! Are you working to support positive change in your home country? Helping preserve your community’s biodiversity for the next generation?
news from consular section
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Announcement
Dear Consular section clients, please be advised that our regular pick-up/drop-off service between 4:00- 4:30 p.m. at the main entrance will be moved to 2:30 – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. On Thursday, November 24, 2016 the service will not be available because of official U.S. holiday. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
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Announcement
Dear Consular section clients, please be advised that our regular pick-up/drop-off service between 4:00- 4:30 p.m. at the main entrance will be moved to 3:00 – 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, December 8, 2016. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
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Message for U.S. Citizens: Turkey Travel Warning
The U.S. Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria would like to draw your attention to the latest Turkey Travel Warning issued by the U.S. Department of State on October 29, 2016.
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Passport Execution Fee $10.00 Increase - Request for Public Comments
The Department of State proposes an adjustment to the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services of the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs (“Schedule of Fees” or “Schedule”) for the execution fee for passport books and cards.
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Attention! Important Change Regarding Photo Requirements
Starting November 1, 2016, eye glasses will no longer be allowed in U.S. passport and visa photos.
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Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots
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.
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Diversity Visa (DV) Program – 2018
The Department of State made the formal public announcement of Diversity Visa (DV) 2018 program on September 16, 2016. The DV-2018 will be conducted entirely electronically at www.dvlottery.state.gov.