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Sofia, Bulgaria
US Embassy / Consulate Info

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last updated on 2016-09-30 by Kattrin

Phone Number:	Telephone: +359 2 937 5100 Fax number: +359 2 937 5320
E-Mail:	sofia@usembassy.bg
Address:	16, Kozyak Street Sofia 1407, Bulgaria
Working Hours:	9 am - 12 pm 1 pm - 4 pm
Best Contact Method:	over the phone
Approx Waiting Time for Interview After Consulate Recieves NVC Package:	2-3 weeks
Issues Packet 3?
Packet 3 Contains:
Issues Packet 4?	Yes
Packet 4 Contents (if known):
Forms to Consulate?	copies of the original documents that were sent to NVC
Other Forms (if any)?	extra certificate of marriage called "Udostoverenie za semeino pologenie" which could be obtained from ESGRON
Direct Consular Filing Offered?	Yes
If DCF Allowed: For all or only US citizen lawfully resident in country?	Residents_Only
Can fiance(e)/spouse attend interview?	Yes
Visa fee payment "same day" or "in advance"?	Advance
Did embassy schedule interview or could you walk-in?	Embassy Scheduled
Visa issued same day?	No
If not what's the waiting period?	2-3 business days
Is the Medical exam same day as interview?	Prior to Interview
Cost of Medical Exam?	varies, depends on the Clinic chosen, and on the gender and age of applicant as they'd need different vaccines
List of doctors?	VITA Clinic Dr.Greenberg Clinic http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/213833-medical-experience-in-vitagreenberg-clinics-sofia-bulgaria/page__p__3231743__fromsearch__1#entry3231743
How many Passport Photo's Required for the medical?	4
How many Passport Photo's Required at the interview?	2
Estimated waiting time at the consulate on the day of interview?	1 hr
Vaccination requirements?
Cheap and good hotels near the Consulate?
Additional Info?	Visa is usually issued the day after interview but you will receive it at least in 3 days after interview, depending on where you live in Bulgaria, because in some parts of the country UPS delivers only once or twice a week.

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