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U.S. Citizen Services

Thank you for visiting the American Citizen Services unit online!

We hope that you will find the information you need. If, after looking through this site, you still have questions, please e-mail us at acs_sofia@state.gov. You can also call the ACS Unit, Monday through Friday, at +359 (2) 937-5100.

The U.S. Embassy provides a number of services to U.S. citizens whether they live in Bulgaria or are passing through and need assistance.  For general information about traveling to Bulgaria, please see  http://travel.state.gov/travel/bulgaria.html.  Information on specific services is available in the links to the left.

Register with the Embassy


We strongly encourage all U.S. citizens to Register with the Embassy.  When you register, you will receive notices of issues that could affect your safety while traveling, as well as reminders about overseas voting and other issues pertinent to U.S. citizens living abroad.  Registration also allows any embassy or consulate to more quickly locate you and provide help in the case of an emergency. 

Register now at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs

Serve Your Community:  Become a Warden!

Wardens serve a vital role in the American citizen community by maintaining the lines of communication with local Americans and providing critical support for non-routine consular issues.  The Embassy thanks its current wardens for their continued good work and welcomes interested U.S. citizens resident in Bulgaria to volunteer to become a warden. 

For more information on warden duties please contact the U.S. Embassy in Sofia at +359 29375100 or ACS_Sofia@state.gov.


To receive regular updates on citizens issues in Bulgaria please register with the Embassy at https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/ui/


What We Can’t Do
 

American citizens are subject to Bulgarian law when in Bulgaria.  Please note that we cannot provide the following services – please contact us at acs_sofia@state.gov if you have questions:

 

• Bulgarian visa or registration.
• Legal Advice. Please see our list of lawyers. We do not endorse any firm or lawyer.
• Payment of services or bills. We may provide loans in cases of destitution but all loans must be repaid. Contact us for more information.
• Endorsement or influence in private business matters.

 

Warden Message

Bridge Collapse near Macedonian-Bulgarian Border


November 10, 2009

The U.S. Embassy has received information from the Macedonian Ministry of Interior that a bridge collapsed due to poor weather conditions five kilometers from the Macedonian-Bulgarian border near Gyueshevo on the Bulgarian side (near the Deve Bair border crossing on the Macedonian side).  The road is completely blocked.  Anyone attempting to travel between Macedonia and Bulgaria should use the border crossings at Delcevo or Novo Selo.  At this time, there is no estimate on how long the road will remain closed.  The U.S. Embassy will provide updates on the road closure as they become available. 

Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the U.S. Embassy’s website, and the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs website, where the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information can be found.  The U.S. Embassy also encourages U.S. citizens to review to "A Safe Trip Abroad," which includes valuable security information for those both living and traveling abroad.  In addition to information on the Internet, travelers may obtain up-to-date information on security conditions by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the U.S. and Canada, or outside the U.S. and Canada on a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444.

American citizens living or traveling abroad are encouraged to register with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate through the State Department's travel registration website.  The U.S. Embassy is located at ul. Samoilova 21, 1000 Skopje. The telephone number is (389) 2-310-2000, e-mail.