The Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Katowice represents Bulgarian interests on an honorary basis; formal consular services are provided by the Bulgarian Embassy in Warsaw.
Contact Details
| Address | ul. Hutnicza 10, 42-241 Katowice, Poland |
| Telephone | +48 32 265 80 96 |
| biuro@khbg.com | |
| Head of Mission | Janusz Zatoń, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: ul. Hutnicza 10, 42-241 Katowice.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Katowice do?
Bulgaria is represented in Katowice by an honorary consul. According to the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026), the post is held by Janusz Zatoń. Visits are by arrangement only. For an appointment, call +48 32 265 80 96 and e-mail biuro@khbg.com.
Katowice is in the Silesian Voivodeship. Distance to the Bulgarian Embassy in Warsaw: about 260 km.
Which Bulgarian office issues passports and visas?
the Bulgarian Embassy in Warsaw is the place for passports and most consular matters; the honorary consul can advise but does not replace it.
Closing days
Like most offices in Poland, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Corpus Christi and All Saints’ Day (1 November) and on Bulgaria’s national day (3 March). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Embassy and consulates of Bulgaria in Poland
- Warsaw – Embassy of Bulgaria
- Bialystok – Honorary Consulate
- Gdansk – Honorary Consulate
- Katowice – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Krakow – Honorary Consulate
- Wroclaw – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the Bulgarian honorary consul in Katowice
Where do I renew my Bulgarian passport if I live near Katowice?
Bulgarian passports are issued through the Bulgarian Embassy in Warsaw, not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Katowice honorary office of Bulgaria?
By phone on +48 32 265 80 96 or by e-mail to biuro@khbg.com.
Who runs the Bulgarian honorary office in Katowice?
Janusz Zatoń, 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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