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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

SCREENING OF THE MOVIE "49172"

The Embassy of Bulgaria in Canberra and the Bulgarian Association in Queensland invite their members, friends, and supporters to join us for the movie "49172" screening. "49172" is a documentary that premiered at Sofia Film Fest. To create the film, the team, consisting mostly of Bulgarian moviemakers living in America, gained access to unique and...

24 April 2023

Actions in connection with the anniversary of the war in Ukraine

The Delegation of the European Union to Australia issues the following statement: One year on from Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, the EU Head of Delegation and the EU Heads of Mission welcomed Ukrainian Ambassador, Vasyl Myroshnychenko to discuss the situation in the country and reaffirm that they will stand with...

21 February 2023

A state of national emergency has been declared in New Zealand to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle

A state of national emergency has been declared in New Zealand to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. The declaration will apply to the six regions that have already declared a local State of Emergency: Northland, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Hawkes Bay. Information on the New Zealand state of emergency is available on the...

14 February 2023

A state of emergency has been declared in Auckland and surrounding areas following extensive damage caused by flooding and slips

Information on the Auckland state of emergency is available the website Auckland Emergency Management | Auckland Emergency Management. Links are as follows: https://www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz/major-incident/flooding-2023 Auckland Emergency Management | Auckland | Facebook Travellers should also check the NZ...

30 January 2023

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Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova Extends Europe Day Greetings to the Foreign Ministers of EU Member States

On the occasion of 9 May – Europe Day, Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova sent a congratulatory letter to the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Member States of the European Union. In her message, Minister Petrova emphasised that Europe Day is a symbol of peace, unity and shared European values. “It is a day on which we pay tribute...

09 May 2026

Velislava Petrova Assumes Office as Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria

Velislava Petrova-Chamova officially assumed the office of Minister of Foreign Affairs from Nadezhda Neynsky during a formal ceremony held today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Bulgaria’s newly appointed top diplomat noted that the opportunity given by the Bulgarian people to the new government to govern with a substantial majority carries...

08 May 2026

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ivan Naydenov Awarded the Ministry’s Highest Distinction, the “Golden Laurel Branch”, by Minister Nadezhda Neynsky

During an official ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Foreign Affairs Nadezhda Neynsky presented Permanent Secretary Ivan Naydenov with the honorary insignia “Golden Laurel Branch” – the highest distinction of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in recognition of his contribution to Bulgarian diplomacy and his many years...

07 May 2026

Deputy Minister Velizar Shalamanov Chairs Meeting of the Interdepartmental Coordination Mechanism on Bulgaria’s Accession to the OECD

On 7 May this year, a meeting of the Interdepartmental Coordination Mechanism /ICM/ on Bulgaria’s accession to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister Velizar Shalamanov. Representatives of all ministries and other executive branch...

07 May 2026

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Посолство на Република България в Австралия

Ръководител: Eнчо Димитров

Часови разлики (спрямо България): Лятно: - 7 Зимно: - 9

За контакт: Eнчо Димитров

Адрес (на местен език): 26 Brisbane Ave., Level 2, Barton, 2600 Canberra, ACT

Телефон: +61 2 6286 9700

Факс: +6126286 9600

Дежурен телефон в извънработно време: +61420744840

Работно време: 9:00 – 17:30

E-mail: embassy.canberra@mfa.bg

Консулска служба:

Телефон: +61 494 357 445

Факс: +612 6286 9600

Работно време с граждани: 9:30 – 12:30

E-mail: consul.canberra@mfa.bg

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Australia

Head of Mission: Encho Dimitrov

Time differences (compared to Bulgaria): Summer: - 7 Winter: - 9

Address: (in local language): 29 Pindari Crescent, O’Malley, ACT 2606

Telephone: +612 62869700

Fax: +612 62869600

Emergency mobile phone: +61 420 744 840

Embassy office hours: 09.00 am - 5.30 pm

E-Mail: Embassy.Canberra@mfa.bg

Consular Service:

Telephone: +612 6286 9700

Fax: +612 6286 9600

Office hours of the Consular Section: 09.30 am – 12.30 am

E-mail: consul.canberra@mfa.bg