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A New Children’s Book Connects Bulgaria and America Through a Story of Love, Belonging, and Hope

The library of the Consulate General of Bulgaria in New York has received a copy of the new children’s book From Bulgaria with Love: The Tale of Little Sophia’s Big Adventure by Hayley Markoff Hinkle. Hayley was the first child from Sofia to be adopted by an American couple following the democratic changes in Eastern Europe—a historic...

28 August 2026

Re-election of the Consul General Angel Angelov, as Vice President and Member of the Executive Board of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York

The Consul General of the Republic of Bulgaria in New York, Angel Angelov, has been re-elected to a fourth consecutive term as Vice President and Member of the Executive Board of the Society of Foreign Consuls in New York (SOFC). Founded in 1925, the Society is one of the oldest and most respected consular organizations in the United States. It brings...

17 July 2026

Participation in the Annual Reception of the American Jewish Committee in New York

On June 11, 2026, the Consul General of the Republic of Bulgaria in New York, Angel Angelov, participated in the Annual Reception of AJC New York, one of the leading organizations of the Jewish community in the United States. The event brought together approximately 400 participants, including representatives of local government, the diplomatic corps,...

12 June 2026

Opening of a Library Honoring Distinguished Bulgarian Scientist Professor Dragomir Radev (1968–2023) at the Consulate General of Bulgaria in New York

On June 6, the Consulate General of Bulgaria in New York hosted the inauguration of a library dedicated to the memory of Professor Dragomir Radev, a Yale University professor of computer science, world-renowned expert in artificial intelligence, and co-founder of the Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Technology (INSAIT) at Sofia...

08 June 2026

Screening of the documentary " Those to whom much is given" by director Nikolay Vassilev

On May 27, 2026, the Consulate General in New York screened the documentary film „Those to whom much is given“ by director Nikolay Vasilev, exploring inspiring stories about students and brilliant Bulgarian scientists and technologists who are shaping our future. They are all connected through their mentor, the legendary physics...

29 May 2026

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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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Генерално консулство на Република България в Ню Йорк

Консулски окръг: Ню Йорк, Ню Джързи, Пенсилвания, Кънектикът, Масачузетс, Роуд Айланд, Ню Хампшър, Върмонт и Мейн

Адрес: 121 East 62nd Street,Nеw York, NY 10065, USA

Тел.: +1 212 935 4646

Дежурен телефон за спешни случаи: + 1 914 447 9447

Работно време 9 ч. - 17.30 ч. Консулски услуги се предоставят с предварително записан час на следния електронен адрес: https://calendly.com/consulate_newyork

За въпроси и консултации се свържете на телефон +1 212 935 4646 между 16:00 и 17:00 ч. от понеделник до петък всеки работен ден или на имейл: Consulate.NewYork@mfa.bg. За допълнителна информация посетете интернет страниците на Генералното консулство в Ню Йорк (www.mfa.bg/embassies/usagc) или на Посолството във Вашингтон (https://www.bulgaria-embassy.org/en/homepage/). Заявленията за всякакъв вид визи (краткосрочни тип „C” и дългосрочни тип „D”) се приемат в Генералното консулство (не във VFS).

Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in New York

Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont

Address: 121 East 62nd Street, Nеw York, NY 10065, USA
Telephone: +1 212 935 4646

Emergency hotline: + 1 914 447 9447

Office hours: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm.

Consular services are provided only by appointment at https://calendly.com/consulate_newyork

For questions or further information, please call + 1 212 935 4646 between 4 pm and 5 pm from Monday to Friday, except the public holidays, or email: Consulate.NewYork@mfa.bg. For more information visit the websites of the Consulate General in New York www.mfa.bg/embassies/usagc) or of the Embassy in Washington, DC (https://www.bulgaria-embassy.org/en/homepage/). All kinds of visa applications (short-term visa “C” and long-term visa “D”) should be submitted to the Consulate General (not at VFS).