The British Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria represents the UK government in the country and supports political, economic, and cultural relationships between the UK and Bulgaria. The embassy is divided into several sections, including:
• The Political Section lobbies the Bulgarian government on bilateral and multilateral topics, provides information about the UK to the government, press and public, and
works towards delivering both the Embassy's objectives and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO)'s policy goals.
• The UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) Section handles trade and investment issues, including helping British companies do business in Bulgaria and Bulgarian companies do business in Britain. For more information on UKTI, please visit their website.
• The Consular Section provides services to British citizens in Bulgaria, including emergency assistance, passport and visa services, and support for British nationals who have been arrested or detained. For more information on the services provided by the Consular Section, please visit the Embassy's website.
• The National Crime Agency (NCA) Section is responsible for cooperation with Bulgarian authorities in tackling serious and organized crime. For more information about the NCA, please visit their website http://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/.
• The Corporate Services Section is responsible for the day-to-day running of the Embassy, including support services such as finance, human resources, security, and facilities management. The British Embassy in Sofia also works closely with British Council Bulgaria on educational and cultural issues. The British Council is the UK's international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities, providing English language teaching, cultural exchange programs, and access to UK education and qualifications. For more information on the British Embassy in Sofia and the services it provides, please visit the Embassy's website at https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-sofia and follow them on Twitter: British Embassy Sofia: , HMA Rob Dixon: .
