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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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Minister Velislava Petrova Holds Telephone Conversation with the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Abbas Araghchi

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova today held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Abbas Araghchi. During the conversation, Minister Petrova underscored the importance that Bulgaria attaches to its well-established relations with Iran, built on mutual trust and many years of cooperation....

30 July 2026

Velislava Petrova to Young Diplomats: Be Bold, Be Confident and Always Stand Up for Bulgaria’s Interests

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova today met at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the 19th graduating class “Dr Georgi Valkovich” of the Diplomatic Institute, whose members have recently been awarded the diplomatic rank of Attaché and appointed to their first diplomatic postings. “Be bold, be confident and always stand...

30 July 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Holds Political Consultations with Fernando Sampedro, Secretary of State for the European Union of the Kingdom of Spain

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva today held bilateral political consultations in Sofia with Fernando Sampedro, Secretary of State for the European Union at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation of the Kingdom of Spain. The discussions focused on prospects for the further development of bilateral relations between...

28 July 2026

Minister Velislava Petrova Holds Telephone Conversation with Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates, Nasser Bourita

On the eve of Throne Day, the national holiday of the Kingdom of Morocco, Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a telephone conversation with the Minister of Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation and Moroccan Expatriates of the Kingdom of Morocco, Nasser Bourita, reaffirming the friendly relations between the two countries. During the...

28 July 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