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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

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

March 3rd celebrated in Bern with the Chinari ensemble

With traditional dances and a performance by the Chinari folk ensemble Bern marked the 140th anniversary of the Liberation of Bulgaria and the country’s first Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Joining in the event, which took place in the historic Canton of Bern Government Building, were numerous Bulgarian folk dance troupes from all of...

02 March 2018

International photo contest is looking for the best photographic interpretations on the topic of Environmental Sustainability

"HUMAN BETWEEN TODAY AND TOMORROW“:"A NEW INTERNATIONAL PHOTOCONTEST IS LOOKING FOR THE BEST PHOTOS ON ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILTY BY BULGARIAN AND SWISS PHOTOGRAPHERS A new international photo contest organized by SMART Foundation, a Bulgarian based non-profit organization, is looking for the best photographic interpretations on the...

17 February 2017

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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Radi Naydenov Meets the Ambassador of Georgia to Bulgaria

On 9 April 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Minister Radi Naydenov held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Georgia to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Zurab Khamashuridze. The meeting focused on issues related to the activities of the Organization of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) and Georgia’s...

09 April 2026

Meeting of Minister Neynsky with the Ambassador of Japan to Bulgaria

On 9 April 2026, Minister Nadezhda Neynsky held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Japan to Bulgaria, H.E. Mr Chikahisa Sumi, on the occasion of his assumption of office. The parties expressed high appreciation for the active bilateral dialogue and cooperation, elevated to the level of a “strategic partnership” in...

09 April 2026

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Radi Naydenov Receives the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Bulgaria

On 8 April 2026, Deputy Minister Radi Naydenov held a meeting with the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Ms Dai Qingli. During the discussion, the development of the traditionally strong bilateral relations, elevated to the level of a strategic partnership in 2019, was reviewed. High appreciation was...

08 April 2026

Meeting of the Director General for Bilateral Relations with the Ambassador of Iran

Today, 6 April, the Director General for Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Mr Petko Doykov, held talks with the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Bulgaria, H.E. Ali Reza Irvash, within the framework of the regular bilateral dialogue. During the meeting, the Iranian Ambassador once again raised the issue of the purpose of...

06 April 2026

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Посолство на Република България в Берн, Конфедерация Швейцария

Ръководител: Светлан Стоев – Извънреден и пълномощен посланик на Република България в Конфедерация Швейцария и Княжество Лихтенщайн

Часови разлики (спрямо България): Лятно: -1; Зимно: -1

За контакт:

Адрес (на английски език): Bernastrasse 2, CH-3005 Bern

Телефон: +41 31 351 14 55, +41 31 351 78 06

Факс: +41 31 351 00 64

Дежурен телефон в извънработно време: +41 79 824 38 22

Работно време: 9.00-17.30 ч. /10.00-18.30 ч. българско време/

E-mail: Embassy.Bern@mfa.bg

Консулска служба:

Адрес (на местен език): Bernastrasse 4, CH-3005 Bern

Тел.: +41 31 351 13 67

Факс: +41 31 351 00 64

Работно време: 9.00-17.30 ч. (местно време)

Работно време с граждани:

понeделник - петък 09.00-12.00 ч. , сряда 14.00-16.00 ч., (местно време),

Дежурен телефон в извънработно време: +41 79 823 93 70; +41 79 824 38 22;

E-mail: Consular.Bern@mfa.bg

Embassy of Republic of Bulgaria in Bern, The Swiss Confederation
Address: Bern 3005, Bernastrasse 02-04
Telephonе:
+41 31 351 14 55
+41 31 351 13 67
Fax:+41 31 351 00 64
Оut-of-hours hotline:
+41 79 824 3822; +41 79 823 9370
Office hours:
Mon - Fr, 9.00 am - 17.30 pm
Email: Embassy.Bern@mfa.bg

Reception hours with citizens Mon-Fr, 9.00 -12.00, Wed 14.00 - 16.00

E-mail: Consular.Bern@mfa.bg

Reception hours with citizens Mon-Fr, 9.00 -12.00, Wed 14.00 - 16.00

E-mail: Consular.Bern@mfa.bg