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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

Bulgaria’s direct diplomatic presence in Afghanistan has been temporarily suspended

Bulgaria’s direct diplomatic presence in Afghanistan has been temporarily suspended as of 10 March 2018 due to major damage to the Embassy building caused by the 31 May 2017 massive bomb attack at the edge of the Green Zone in Kabul. For consular and visa services applicants are kindly advised to contact the Bulgarian embassies in New Delhi...

02 September 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...

02 May 2019

New requirements for visa processing and changes in the rules of operation of the Consular Office to the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Kabul, Afghanistan

Please be informed that starting by April 1st, 2013, new requirements and changes in visas processing will be enforced by the Consular Office at the Bulgarian Embassy in Kabul. As of this date the Consular Office will start to compulsory collect biometric data (finger prints from all 10 fingers and a personal digital photo) from all applicants at the...

29 March 2013

New visa requirements

Because of the start of new consular system, from 1 April 2013, all the applicants for visa are subject to all fingerprints scanning and taking a digital photography at the consular department.

29 March 2013

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Minister Petrova and Executive Director of Transparency International Bulgaria Discuss the Fight Against Corruption, Good Governance and Cooperation Between State Institutions and the Non-Governmental Sector

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met with Kalin Slavov, Executive Director of Transparency International Bulgaria. Kremena Chobanova, Deputy Executive Director of the organisation, also took part in the meeting. The discussion focused on the rule of law and strengthening public trust in institutions. “The greatest challenge is to restore...

17 September 2026

Hristo Dikanski: Young Bulgarians Around the World Must Maintain and Strengthen Their Ties With Bulgaria

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hristo Dikanski attended an award ceremony honouring the winners of an essay competition for school and university students from Bulgarian communities around the world. The competition is organised by the Bulgarian National Radio under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Bulgaria, with the support of the...

11 September 2026

Deputy Minister Tasheva Receives Credentials of New UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria Mio Nemoto

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva received the credentials of the newly appointed UNICEF Representative in Bulgaria, Mr Mio Nemoto. During the meeting, the two highlighted the excellent cooperation between Bulgaria and UNICEF, including in the areas of early childhood development, deinstitutionalisation and inclusive education, and discussed...

10 September 2026

Velislava Petrova and Mihai Popșoi Discuss Moldova’s European Integration, the Bulgarian National Minority and the Development of Taraclia

Moldova’s European integration, support for the Bulgarian national minority in the country and the development of the Taraclia region were among the main topics discussed by Minister Velislava Petrova and her counterpart from the Republic of Moldova, Mihai Popșoi, who is visiting Bulgaria. Other key issues addressed during today’s meeting...

09 September 2026

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Посолство на Република България в Афганистан
Адрес: District 10, Wazir Akbar Khan, str.15 - opposite to str. D16, Kabul
Телефон: +93 (0)0707 826 262
Факс: +93 (0)0202 311 745
Дежурeн телефон в извънработно време:
+93 707 826 262
Работно време: Нд - Чт,
09.00 - 12.30 и 14.00 - 17.30 ч.
Работно време на Консулска служба за граждани: Нд - Чт, 09.30 - 12.30 ч.
E-mail: Embassy.Kabul@mfa.bg

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Afghanistan
Address: District 10, Wazir Akbar Khan, str.15 – opposite to str. D16, Kabul
Telephone:+93 (0)0707 826 262
Fax: +93 (0)0202 311 745
Оut-of-hours hotlines: +93 707 826 262
Working hours: Sun - Thu,
9:30 - 12:30 and 14:00 - 17:30 h
Working hours of the Visa Office for applicants: Sun - Thu, 9:30 - 12:30 h
E-mail: Embassy.Kabul@mfa.bg