The Embassy of Bulgaria in Berlin serves as the main point of contact for Bulgarian nationals in Germany, handling consular matters and bilateral diplomatic relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Bulgarian Embassy in Berlin, Mauerstraße 11, 10117 Berlin, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 30 201 09 22 |
| Fax | +49 30 208 68 38 |
| info@botschaft-bulgarien.de | |
| Website | http://www.mfa.bg/embassies/germany |
| Head of Mission | Mr. Grigor Kalinov Porozhanov, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +49 30 20 64 89 35; +49 30 20 64 89 36 |
| Fax | +49 30 02 08 61 24 |
| konsul@botschaft-bulgarien.de |
Opening Hours Embassy
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note that opening hours may change on public holidays. Contact the embassy to confirm current times.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria is at Mauerstraße 11 in Berlin-Mitte, a few minutes on foot from the U-Bahn stations Mohrenstraße (U2) and Stadtmitte (U2, U6).
- Telephone: +49 30 201 09 22.
- Check your district: Three Bulgarian Consulates General serve western and southern Germany.
About the Embassy of Bulgaria in Berlin
The embassy represents Bulgaria in Germany. Around 400,000 Bulgarian citizens live in Germany, which makes the Bulgarian community one of the largest from another EU country. Since 2025 Bulgaria has been a full member of the Schengen area, and since 1 January 2026 it uses the euro.
Bulgaria runs Consulates General in Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main and Munich and has seven honorary consuls.
Which Bulgarian office is responsible for me?
| Office | Federal states covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Lower Saxony, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia |
| Consulate General, Düsseldorf | North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Consulate General, Frankfurt am Main | Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
| Consulate General, Munich | Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg |
Bremen is not named in the published districts. If you live there, ask the embassy which office handles your case.
Consular services
- Bulgarian passports and identity cards
- Civil status registration (births, marriages)
- Certifications and powers of attorney
- Legalisation of documents
- Voting abroad in Bulgarian elections
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Bulgarian authorities ask for:
Bulgarian passport (application abroad)
- Apply in person at a Bulgarian embassy or consulate – signature, photo and fingerprints are taken there (posts without the equipment do not accept applications)
- Your old passport, which is handed in for destruction before the new one is issued
- If lost or stolen: a police document certifying the loss (notify the consular service within 3 days)
- Minors: both parents sign in front of the consular official with the child’s Bulgarian birth certificate (with personal number), or a notarised power of attorney from the absent parent
- Foreign documents need an apostille or legalisation
- Without any valid document: a temporary passport (valid up to 12 months) can be issued
Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria – passport, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria – temporary passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Book an appointment with the office responsible for your federal state, especially for identity documents.
Visa information
Travelling from Germany to Bulgaria
German citizens do not need a visa for Bulgaria. A valid identity card or passport is enough. Since January 2025 there are no routine border checks between Bulgaria and other Schengen countries.
- Currency: Bulgaria has used the euro since 1 January 2026.
- Driving: Bulgarian roads require an electronic vignette, which you buy online before driving.
Bulgarian citizens in Germany
Bulgarians can live and work in Germany without a visa or work permit. They register their address with the local registration office.
Other consulates and embassies in Berlin
161 other countries are represented in Berlin, among them: Burkina Faso (embassy), Burundi (embassy), Cabo Verde (embassy), Cambodia (embassy), Cameroon (embassy), Canada (embassy), Chad (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cuba (embassy), Cyprus (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Djibouti (embassy), Republic of the Congo (embassy). The full list of all 162 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on German public holidays and on Bulgarian holidays, including Liberation Day on 3 March, Bulgarian Culture and Literacy Day on 24 May, Unification Day on 6 September, Independence Day on 22 September and Orthodox Easter.
Emergency assistance
Bulgarian nationals in Germany
Contact the office responsible for your federal state if your identity card or passport is lost or stolen.
German nationals in Bulgaria
The German Embassy in Sofia is supported by honorary consuls in Plovdiv and Varna, the latter being responsible for the Black Sea coast including Burgas.
Diplomatic missions between Bulgaria and Germany
Bulgaria in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Berlin, the nearest other Bulgarian office is the Honorary Consulate in Magdeburg (about 130 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Berlin.
- Berlin – Embassy of Bulgaria (this page)
- Düsseldorf – Consulate General (480 km) (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Frankfurt am Main – Consulate General (420 km) (Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Munich – Consulate General (500 km) (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg)
- Darmstadt – Honorary Consulate (440 km) (Hesse)
- Hamburg – Honorary Consulate (250 km) (Hamburg and Schleswig-Holstein)
- Leipzig – Honorary Consulate (150 km) (Saxony)
- Magdeburg – Honorary Consulate (130 km) (Saxony-Anhalt)
- Mainz – Honorary Consulate (450 km) (Rhineland-Palatinate)
- Münster – Honorary Consulate (400 km) (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Stuttgart – Honorary Consulate (Baden-Württemberg)
Germany in Bulgaria
- Sofia – German Embassy
- Plovdiv – Honorary Consul
- Varna – Honorary Consul, for Dobrich, Varna and Burgas
Frequently asked questions about the Bulgarian Embassy in Berlin
Do Germans need a passport for Bulgaria?
No. A valid German identity card is enough.
I live in Stuttgart. Which Bulgarian office is responsible?
The Bulgarian Consulate General in Munich, which covers Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.
Is there a German consulate on the Black Sea coast?
Yes. Germany has an honorary consul in Varna, also responsible for Burgas.
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Details checked on 3 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of Bulgaria, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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