05/03/2026
📢 Free Civic Orientation Course in English – Organized by International Organization for Migration Bulgaria
We are pleased to invite you to a Civic Orientation Course in English, which will take place on 12.03.2026 (Thursday) at 5:00 PM at Central Hotel Sofia, located at 52 Hristo Botev Blvd.
⏳ Duration: 2.5 hours
🎓 At the end of the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
📝 The session will conclude with a short quiz to help you practice what you have learned.
✅ Eligibility Requirement:
The course is open to third-country nationals legally residing in Bulgaria for no more than 12 months from the date of issuance of their first residence document.
📚 What You Will Learn:
• The structure of the state and key institutions – how the Parliament, Government, and judicial system function;
• Your rights and responsibilities – labor rights, access to healthcare and education, and administrative procedures;
• Practical guidance – how to communicate with institutions, handle documents, and use local services;
• Cultural and social norms – traditions, social expectations, and integration into Bulgarian society.
🎯 Course Objective:
The Civic Orientation Course aims to support newly arrived foreign nationals in adapting more easily to life in Bulgaria by providing essential practical and legal information about how the country functions, their rights and responsibilities, and access to institutions, services, education, and healthcare.
The course seeks to increase participants’ awareness, confidence, and active participation in public life, supporting their successful integration.
📩 To register or contact us:
Email: iombglearn@iom.int
Phone (Bulgarian language courses line): +359 886 177 251
⚠️ Places are limited.
🇪🇺The civic orientation courses are implemented under the project “Migrant Information Centres – Support to social inclusion of migrants in Bulgaria,” funded by the National AMIF Programme 2021–2027, with the financial support of the European Union and the budget of the Republic of Bulgaria.
