Procedures for entry, residency and enrollment in Italian universities and study visa application procedure for international students that need visa, for the 2020/2021 academic year
For international students who intend to enrol in a university or higher art and music education course in Italy, the Ministry of Universities and Research has developed a guide (available also in English language) containing all the useful information on the procedures for entering the country, enrolment and stay in the country of students requiring […]
Read moreOpening of the exhibition “Diplomatic Images”, on the occasion of the visit to Bulgaria of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy Luigi Di Maio
The visit to Bulgaria of the Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi Di Maio, at the invitation of Minister Ekaterina Zaharieva, was also the occasion to inaugurate an exhibition on diplomacy entitled “Diplomatic Images”. The exhibition, now in the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was produced by the Embassy of Italy in Sofia and by the […]
Read moreNew publication “A photographic album 140 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Bulgaria” of the Italian Embassy in Bulgaria
The publication “A photographic album 140 years of diplomatic relations between Italy and Bulgaria” (“Album Fotografico di 140 anni di relazioni diplomatiche fra Italia e Bulgaria”) is now available for download in electronic version at the section Publications of the web page of the Embassy. The volume is a photographic research and it is closely linked […]
Read moreThe Ambassador Stefano Baldi has received the badge of honor of New Bulgarian University
Today the Ambassador Stefano Baldi has received the badge of honor of New Bulgarian University. The award has been presented in the Residence by the Rector Plamen Bochkov, in the presence of the Executive director of the University Georgi Tekev. The aim is to acknowledge the significant contribution of the Ambassador Baldi to the fruitful […]
Read moreCelebrations of the Italian National Day (June 2nd, 2020)
Due to the provisions imposed by the current health emergency, unfortunately it will not be possible to organize the traditional reception on the occasion of the Italian National Day on June 2nd. To celebrate this important anniversary we have organized a series of virtual activities. It is possible to watch the videos of the […]
Read moreVideo produced by EU Ambassadors in Sofia to celebrate Europe Day
On the occasion of Europe Day on 9 May 2020 the Ambassadors of EU Member States accredited to Bulgaria have produced a special video to send a joint message to the people of Bulgaria.At a time when the whole world is confronted with the biggest challenge since World War II, the common message underlines the […]
Read moreCOVID-19 EMERGENCY – FUNCTIONING OF THE CONSULAR DESK
During the current health emergency, citizens will be allowed to visit the Consular Desk only upon appointment or for emergencies/urgent reasons.In connection with the emergency regarding the spreading of COVID-19, there will be some changes in the opening hours of the Consular Desk until the emergency persists:– Opening hours to the public (only upon appointment […]
Read moreCorona Virus – Information
For travellers coming to Bulgaria from Italy, please visit: http://www.viaggiaresicuri.it/country/BGR (Italian languague only). From 1st May 2022 onwards, there is no longer any documentary or other COVID-related requirement for entry in Bulgaria for all travellers from any country. Bulgarian health authorities strongly recommend wearing a protective mask on public transport, in medical institutions and when there are […]
Read moreThe exhibition “Leonardo – The gentle genius” around the world
The exhibition “Leonardo – The gentle genius” is ideated and produced by the Ambassador Stefano Baldi in cooperation with the Italian cultural institute in Sofia. The exhibition is translated in 14 different languages by now in addition to the Italian language, and it is being shown by various diplomatic representations across the world. The 39 […]
Read moreCONSULAR OFFICE – FROM JUNE 3RD, 2019 NEW OPENING HOURS TO THE PUBLIC of the consular/visa office
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC This is to inform that from MONDAY JUNE 3RD, 2019 the NEW OPENING HOURS TO THE PUBLIC of the consular/visa office of the Embassy of Italy in Sofia will be as follows: MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 9.00 am TO 12.30 am (ENTRANCE PERMITTED UP TO 12.00 am) TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS FROM 3 […]
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