What is the contact number of the Bulgarian Embassy Washington DC

The Bulgaria Embassy is in Washington DC, with Tihomir Stoytchev serving as the Ambassador. The Embassy offers many services to the Bulgaria citizen in the United States, such as the Bulgaria passport renewal, attestation certificates, emergency certificates, etc.

1621 22nd Street, NW, Dimitar Peshev Plaza,
Washington DC 20008
Tel: 202-387-0174; 202-299-0273
Email: Embassy.Washington@mfa.bg; office@bulgaria-embassy.org

To know more, please visit: http://www.bulgaria-embassy.org/en/homepage/

What are the primary tasks performed by the Embassy/Consulate of Bulgaria located in Washington DC, USA?

The embassy/Consulate assists travelers from the United States to Bulgaria, and citizens are traveling from Bulgaria to the United States. It also plays a significant role in an educational exchange program sponsored by the Bulgaria government. To allow for more ease of use and access, the embassy/Consulate has established multiple consulates across the country to offer services seamlessly.

What type of passport services are provided by the Bulgaria Embassy/Consulate?

The primary purposes of travel to the United States by Bulgaria nationals are tourism, higher education, employment, and other activities (such as parents visiting children, business events, etc.). In the United States, any foreign resident needs to possess a valid travel document, or the traveler will be deported to their home country. If the travel documents, such as a passport, expired or were lost, the Embassy would work to provide new records to the traveler.

How many Bulgaria Consulates/Embassy is in the United States to serve travelers?

The Bulgaria Embassy in Washington DC (address listed above) along with twelve consulates/Embassy spread across the country aid travelers to and from Bulgaria.

Consulate General of Bulgaria – New York

121 East 62nd Street,

New York, NY 10065

Consulate General of Bulgaria – Chicago  

737 North Michigan Ave., Suite 2105,

Chicago, IL 60611

Consulate General of Bulgaria – Los Angeles

11766 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 440,

Los Angeles, CA 90025

Honorary Consulate General of Bulgaria – Augusta

2913 Lake Forest Drive,

Augusta, Georgia 30309

Honorary Consulate General of Bulgaria – Boston

255 Washington Street, Suite 300,

Newton, MA 02458

Honorary Consulate General of Bulgaria – Columbia

Tomlin & Company, Inc, 4500 Ft. Jackson Blvd.,

SC 29209

Honorary Consulate General of Bulgaria – Manchester

PO. Box 447,

Manchester ME 04351

Honorary Consulate General of Bulgaria – New Orleans

365 Canal Street, Suite 2000,

New Orleans, LA 70130

Honorary Consulate General of Bulgaria – Las Vegas

900 South Pavilion Center Drive, Suite 150

Las Vegas, NV 89144

Honorary Consulate General of Bulgaria – Palm Springs

794 N Barcelona Circle,

Palm Springs, CA 92262

Honorary Consulate General of Bulgaria – Pittsburgh

449-451 West Eighth Ave,

West Homestead, PA 15120

Honorary Consulate General of Bulgaria – Sacramento

1410 Ethan Way,

Sacramento, CA 95825

Does a consulate operate out of Washington DC Consulate/embassy?

There is no separate Consular address in Washington DC. Both Embassy and Consular service office located in the same address

Can a traveler submit travel documents to the Bulgaria Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC?

Yes. If the travel requirements of the applicant demand submission documents, they must be submitted by visiting the Bulgaria visa application centre in Washington DC, In the case of an Bulgaria e visa, a visit is not mandatory to the Embassy, Consulate, or Bulgaria authorised visa agent.

Can a traveler collect travel documents from the Bulgaria Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC?

Yes, you must visit the Bulgaria visa application centre in Washington DC to collect the documents. For Bulgaria electronic visa, you do not require to visit.

What are the hours of operation of the Bulgaria Embassy/Consulate in Washington DC?

Bulgaria Embassy working hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Consular Service Hours are09:15 AM to 12:00 PM and 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM.

What days is the Embassy/Consulate open?

The Bulgaria embassy/consulate operates Monday through Friday and is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

On which holidays is the Embassy/Consulate closed?

The list of holidays the Bulgaria Embassy in Washington DC observes can be found at the link below.

http://www.bulgaria-embassy.org/en/holidays/

Are there any jurisdictional restrictions regarding services from the Bulgaria Consulate/Embassy in Washington DC?

Yes, only people residing in the states under consular control of Bulgaria Embassy, Washington DC are eligible for services like the issue of Bulgaria passport and visa services.

Which states are coming under the jurisdiction of the Bulgaria Consulate/Embassy in Washington DC?

TheWashington DC Embassy covers the following states and territories:  Alabama State, Arkansas State, Delaware State, Florida State, Georgia State, Kentucky State, Louisiana State, Maryland State, Mississippi State, North Carolina State, Oklahoma State, South Carolina State, Tennessee State, Texas State, Virginia State, West Virginia State, and Washington DC.

Is there a FAQ related to the Embassy and Consulates?

 Visa Related FAQ:

https://www.mfa.bg/en/services-travel/consular-services/faq

Passport Related FAQ:

https://www.mfa.bg/en/services-travel/consular-services/faq