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The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ottawa raised the Bulgarian flag in front of the Ottawa City Hall on the National Day of Bulgaria - March 3
On the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria - March 3, the Bulgarian Embassy in Canada held a flag-raising ceremony before the Ottawa City Hall. Representatives of the Bulgarian community, local citizens, federal MPs and senators attended the event. The ceremony was held with the kind hospitality of the City of Ottawa.
05 March 2025

Consular information
With regard to the upcoming public holidays of the Republic of Bulgaria in December 2024 and January 2025, the Consular Office will be closed on the following days:
December 24, 25 and 26, 2024: Christmas Days;
January 1, 2025: New Year’s Day.
Consular Office at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Canada
13 December 2024
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Yana Lekarska’s Film “Because I Love Bad Weather” Now Available for Online Watching in Canada
The award-winning film “Because I Love Bad Weather” (2024) by Bulgarian film director and screenwriter Yana Lekarska is now available for online watching in Canada from December 1 to December 15, 2024, as part of the online edition of the European Union Film Festival.
03 December 2024
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Bulgarian film director and screenwriter Yana Lekarska screened in Ottawa “Because I Love Bad Weather” and short films made in South Korea
Bulgarian film director and screenwriter Yana Lekarska presented her award-winning film “Because I Love Bad Weather” (2024) to a packed theater at the European Union Film Festival in Ottawa on November 16, 2024.
20 November 2024

Movie Director Yana Lekarska on Tour in Canada with "Because I Love Bad Weather“ and Short Films Made in South Korea
The Bulgarian director and screenwriter Yana Lekarska will present her award-winning film "Because I Love Bad Weather" (2024) at the European Union Film Festival in Ottawa on November 16, and in Toronto on November 21. The trailer of the film is available here.
08 November 2024
Consular information
The Embassy will be closed for regular business on:
October 14, 2024, Monday- Thanksgiving Day
Consular Office at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ottawa
30 September 2024

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).
06 August 2024

Temporary suspension of consular services by the Consular Office at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ottawa due to technical reasons
Due to technical reasons, the Consular Office at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ottawa will temporarily suspend the following consular services:
From August 9 to August 18, 2024, no visa applications will be accepted;
From August 10 to August 18, 2024, applications for Bulgarian Identity Documents will not be accepted, except for Temporary Passports in urgent cases;
From August 10 to August 18, 2024, applications for certification of signatures and legalization of documents will not be accepted, except in urgent cases.
Consular Office at the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Canada
31 July 2024

The folklore group "Rodina" and the Embassy of Bulgaria in Ottawa represented our country at the EU Cultural Fair in the Canadian capital on July 13
The Bulgarian folklore group "Rodina" led by Ms. Rayna Stamatova and the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Ottawa represented our country during the annual EU Cultural Fair, which took place in Lansdowne Park in the Canadian capital on July 13, 2024. The event was attended by Ms. Stella Kostova, chair of the National Capital Region Bulgarian Community.
16 July 2024

The folk ensemble "Rodina" will represent Bulgaria at the EU Cultural Festival in Ottawa on July 13
The Bulgarian folk ensemble "Rodina" led by Ms. Rayna Stamatova will represent our country during the annual EU Cultural Fair, which will be held in Lansdowne Park in Ottawa on July 13, 2024.
03 July 2024