Bulgarian nationals in and around Bialystok can turn to the Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Bialystok for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | ul. Antoniukowska 7, 15-001 Bialystok, Poland |
| w.karczewski@contractus.pl | |
| Head of Mission | Witold Karczewski, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
Visits only by prior arrangement – honorary consulates rarely have regular hours.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: ul. Antoniukowska 7, 15-001 Bialystok.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Bialystok do?
The honorary consul in Bialystok is a volunteer representative of Bulgaria, usually a local business or civic figure. Witold Karczewski holds the post, according to the Polish Foreign Ministry. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. For an appointment, e-mail w.karczewski@contractus.pl.
Bialystok is in the Podlaskie Voivodeship. The embassy in Warsaw is roughly 175 km away.
Which Bulgarian office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Bulgarian citizens are issued by the Bulgarian Embassy in Warsaw; the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
When is the office closed?
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on Polish holidays such as Constitution Day (3 May), Independence Day (11 November) and Christmas Eve (24 December) as well as on the Bulgarian national day, 3 March. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Bulgarian missions in Poland
- Warsaw – Embassy of Bulgaria
- Bialystok – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Gdansk – Honorary Consulate
- Katowice – Honorary Consulate
- Krakow – Honorary Consulate
- Wroclaw – Honorary Consulate
Common questions about the Bialystok office
Where do I renew my Bulgarian passport if I live near Bialystok?
For a new Bulgarian passport, contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Warsaw.
What are the contact details of the Bulgarian honorary consul in Bialystok?
By e-mail to w.karczewski@contractus.pl.
Who runs the Bulgarian honorary office in Bialystok?
Witold Karczewski, according to the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026).
Do Polish citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
No. A valid Polish passport or ID card is enough.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of consular posts in Poland (15 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Bulgaria (Odyseusz). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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