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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

SCREENING OF THE MOVIE "49172"

The Embassy of Bulgaria in Canberra and the Bulgarian Association in Queensland invite their members, friends, and supporters to join us for the movie "49172" screening. "49172" is a documentary that premiered at Sofia Film Fest. To create the film, the team, consisting mostly of Bulgarian moviemakers living in America, gained access to unique and...

24 April 2023

Actions in connection with the anniversary of the war in Ukraine

The Delegation of the European Union to Australia issues the following statement: One year on from Russia’s unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine, the EU Head of Delegation and the EU Heads of Mission welcomed Ukrainian Ambassador, Vasyl Myroshnychenko to discuss the situation in the country and reaffirm that they will stand with...

21 February 2023

A state of national emergency has been declared in New Zealand to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle

A state of national emergency has been declared in New Zealand to assist in the response to Cyclone Gabrielle. The declaration will apply to the six regions that have already declared a local State of Emergency: Northland, Auckland, Tairāwhiti, Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Hawkes Bay. Information on the New Zealand state of emergency is available on the...

14 February 2023

A state of emergency has been declared in Auckland and surrounding areas following extensive damage caused by flooding and slips

Information on the Auckland state of emergency is available the website Auckland Emergency Management | Auckland Emergency Management. Links are as follows: https://www.aucklandemergencymanagement.org.nz/major-incident/flooding-2023 Auckland Emergency Management | Auckland | Facebook Travellers should also check the NZ...

30 January 2023

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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 Австралия

Ръководител: Eнчо Димитров

Часови разлики (спрямо България): Лятно: - 7 Зимно: - 9

За контакт: Eнчо Димитров

Адрес (на местен език): 26 Brisbane Ave., Level 2, Barton, 2600 Canberra, ACT

Телефон: +61 2 6286 9700

Факс: +6126286 9600

Дежурен телефон в извънработно време: +61420744840

Работно време: 9:00 – 17:30

E-mail: embassy.canberra@mfa.bg

Консулска служба:

Телефон: +61 494 357 445

Факс: +612 6286 9600

Работно време с граждани: 9:30 – 12:30

E-mail: consul.canberra@mfa.bg

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Australia

Head of Mission: Encho Dimitrov

Time differences (compared to Bulgaria): Summer: - 7 Winter: - 9

Address: (in local language): 29 Pindari Crescent, O’Malley, ACT 2606

Telephone: +612 62869700

Fax: +612 62869600

Emergency mobile phone: +61 420 744 840

Embassy office hours: 09.00 am - 5.30 pm

E-Mail: Embassy.Canberra@mfa.bg

Consular Service:

Telephone: +612 6286 9700

Fax: +612 6286 9600

Office hours of the Consular Section: 09.30 am – 12.30 am

E-mail: consul.canberra@mfa.bg