The Embassy of Bulgaria in Stockholm is Bulgaria’s diplomatic mission to Sweden. Bulgarian nationals in Sweden turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Karlavägen 29, 114 31 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 8 723 09 38 +46 8 20 25 27 |
| bg.embassy@telia.com bg.embassy_consular@telia.com |
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| Website | www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/sweden |
| Head of Mission | Svetlana Stoycheva-Etropolski, Ambassador |
| National Day | 3 March |
Opening Hours
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026), the embassy’s consular section hours are 09:30–12:30; the days of the week are not specified. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Karlavägen 29, 114 31 Stockholm.
- Consular section hours: 09:30–12:30 (days of the week not specified in the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026)).
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Bulgarian Embassy in Stockholm
Svetlana Stoycheva-Etropolski heads the embassy as ambassador; the Swedish diplomatic list gives 9 November 2023 as the date of the presentation of credentials.
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
- Visas for travellers who need one for Bulgaria
Documents checklist
What Bulgarian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Bulgarian government information:
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 website first.
Closing days
Like most offices in Sweden, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. It is usually also closed on Bulgaria’s national day (3 March). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
Bulgarian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +46 8 723 09 38. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Sweden, the emergency number is 112. Swedish citizens who need help in Bulgaria should contact the Swedish embassy responsible for the country or the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s 24-hour consular duty service on +46 8 405 50 05; Sweden Abroad lists the local contacts.
Diplomatic missions of Bulgaria in Sweden
Bulgaria in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of Bulgaria (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Bulgaria in Stockholm
What is the address of the Bulgarian Embassy in Sweden?
At Karlavägen 29, 114 31 Stockholm.
Who is the ambassador of Bulgaria to Sweden?
Svetlana Stoycheva-Etropolski, who presented credentials on 9 November 2023, according to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Is the Bulgarian Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Bulgaria is 3 March; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
No. A valid Swedish passport or national ID card is enough.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – Stockholm Diplomatic List (25 September 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for Bulgaria (Sweden Abroad), www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/sweden. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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