Bulgaria Works Towards Visa-Free US Travel with Lower Refusal Rates

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The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched an awareness campaign aimed at reducing US visa refusals for Bulgarian citizens, with the goal of bringing the refusal rate below 3%. This would make Bulgaria eligible for visa-free travel to the United States, a significant milestone for many aspiring travelers. Currently, the refusal rate stands at just over 6%, a marked improvement from nearly 12% last year. Maria Bakalova, a well-known Bulgarian actress who rose to fame in Hollywood in