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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

The Joint Chairmanship of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia of the Berlin Process for the Western Balkans organizes a Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, VTC format, on 9 of November 2020

Ministers of Foreign Affairs‘ meeting is to take place on 9 of November 2020 as part of the 2020 Berlin Process for the Western Balkans’ first Joint Chairmanship of the Republic of Bulgaria and the Republic of North Macedonia. Due to the fragility of the situation, attributed to the Covid-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held on-line in VTC...

05 November 2020

Main information — satellite-based tolling system in Bulgaria

As from 1 March 2020, road vehicles with a total technically permissible maximum weight exceeding 3,5 tonnes circulating on paid road sections in Bulgaria will have to pay for their use distance-based road charges – toll. The toll replaces the electronic vignette for heavy vehicles and buses. The toll for 1 km is differentiated according to the...

14 February 2020

Guide to the Media accredited to cover the visit of Pope Francis to Bulgaria

Receipt of Badges: The distribution of the special accreditation for the media to cover the apostolic journey of Pope Francis in Bulgaria will be done on 2 May 2019, within the timeframes specified below (only in these time slots). The badges that will be provided are personalized – named and non-transferable, i.e. they cannot be used for access by...

01 May 2019

Introduction of e-vignette and toll in Bulgaria

An electronic system (e-vignette and toll), as a modern way of charging for the use of the national road network, is introduced in Bulgaria as of 1 January 2019.
In the attached file, you will find more information on where and how you can buy E-Vignette and how to convert your paper vignette to an electronic one.

04 January 2019

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Deputy Minister Hristo Polendakov participated in the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the Implementation of the New Urban Agenda

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Christo Polendakov participated in the High-Level Meeting on the Midterm Review of the New Urban Agenda, held under the auspices of the United Nations General Assembly. In his national statement, Deputy Minister Polendakov emphasized that Bulgaria views the current stage as a time for delivering on commitments through...

17 July 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Held a Meeting with the Ambassador of Montenegro to the Republic of Bulgaria

On 9 July 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Montenegro to the Republic of Bulgaria, Djordje Jankovic. During the meeting, current issues on the bilateral agenda were discussed, as well as opportunities for further deepening cooperation between the Republic of...

10 July 2026

Minister Velislava Petrova Participates in an Event Dedicated to the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova took part in a public discussion entitled “The Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the Bulgarian Perspective”. The conference marked the beginning of the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union under the motto “Strength in Unity”. Among the main...

09 July 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Held a Meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Bulgaria, Arthur den Hartog

On 8 July 2026, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva held a protocol meeting with the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Bulgaria, Arthur den Hartog. During the meeting, a wide range of issues relating to the development of Bulgarian – Dutch relations were discussed. Both sides reaffirmed their shared...

09 July 2026