Bulgarian citizens in Spain, and Spanish residents planning a trip to Bulgaria, can contact the Embassy of Bulgaria in Madrid.
Contact Details
| Address | Travesía de Santa María Magdalena, nº15, 28016 Madrid, Spain |
| Telephone | +34 91 345 57 61 +34 91 359 76 11 +34 91 345 66 51 |
| Fax | +34 91 359 12 01 |
| Embassy.Madrid@mfa.bg Seccion.consular.Madrid@mfa.bg |
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| Head of Mission | Todor Hristov Stoyanov, Ambassador |
| National Day | 3 March |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Public hours as listed by the Spanish Foreign Ministry. Please confirm before your visit, especially on Spanish and Bulgarian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Travesía de Santa María Magdalena, nº15, 28016 Madrid.
- Public hours (Spanish Foreign Ministry list): Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
The embassy and its network in Spain
Todor Hristov Stoyanov heads the embassy as ambassador; the Spanish list gives 18 February 2026 as the starting date. The Spanish diplomatic list names 9 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. Bulgaria also has career consular offices in Barcelona and Valencia. Two honorary consulates support Bulgarian citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Bulgarian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Bulgarian sources:
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?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Spanish citizens can travel to Bulgaria without a visa; a valid passport or national identity card (DNI) is enough. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Spanish public holidays as well as on the Bulgarian national day, 3 March. Regional holiday in the Community of Madrid: the Community of Madrid Day (2 May). Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Bulgarian citizens should call the embassy on +34 91 345 57 61. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Spanish emergency number is 112. Spanish citizens who need help in Bulgaria contact the Spanish Embassy in Sofia.
Diplomatic missions of Bulgaria in Spain
Bulgaria in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Bulgaria (this page)
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Valencia – Consulate General
- Santiago de Compostela – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Bulgaria in Madrid
Where is the Bulgarian Embassy in Madrid?
At Travesía de Santa María Magdalena, nº15, 28016 Madrid.
When is the Bulgarian Embassy in Madrid open?
According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list: Monday to Friday 09:00–17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Bulgaria to Spain?
Todor Hristov Stoyanov, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
Is the Bulgarian Embassy closed on the national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 3 March as the national day of Bulgaria; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
No. A valid Spanish passport or DNI identity card is enough.
Is there a Bulgarian consulate outside Madrid?
Yes: Barcelona and Valencia.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Bulgaria. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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