The Embassy of Bulgaria in Warsaw is Bulgaria’s diplomatic mission to Poland. Bulgarian nationals in Poland turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Al. Ujazdowskie 33/35, 00-540 Warsaw, Poland |
| Telephone | +48 22 629 40 71 |
| embassy.warsaw@mfa.bg | |
| Head of Mission | Viktor Benov, Chargé d’affaires a.i. |
| National Day | 3 March |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Al. Ujazdowskie 33/35 (00-540 Warsaw).
- Opening hours: not published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
About the Bulgarian Embassy in Warsaw
The embassy is currently led by Viktor Benov as chargé d’affaires a.i., according to the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026). Five honorary consulates – in Bialystok, Gdansk, Katowice, Krakow and Wroclaw – support Bulgarian citizens outside the capital.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Bulgarian passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
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?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Polish holidays such as Constitution Day (3 May), Independence Day (11 November) and Christmas Eve (24 December) and on Bulgaria’s national day (3 March). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +48 22 629 40 71. 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 Poland, the emergency number is 112. Polish citizens who need help in Bulgaria can contact the Polish Embassy in Sofia; the Polish Foreign Ministry’s Odyseusz service lists all Polish consular contacts and lets travellers register their trip.
Diplomatic missions of Bulgaria in Poland
Bulgaria in Poland
- Warsaw – Embassy of Bulgaria (this page)
- Bialystok – Honorary Consulate
- Gdansk – Honorary Consulate
- Katowice – Honorary Consulate
- Krakow – Honorary Consulate
- Wroclaw – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Bulgaria in Warsaw
Where is the Bulgarian Embassy in Warsaw?
At Al. Ujazdowskie 33/35, 00-540 Warsaw.
Who leads the Bulgarian Embassy in Warsaw?
Chargé d’affaires a.i. Viktor Benov, according to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
When is the Bulgarian national day?
The national day of Bulgaria is 3 March; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do I need a visa for Bulgaria with a Polish passport?
No. A valid Polish passport or ID card is enough.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of diplomatic missions in Poland (28 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for Bulgaria (Odyseusz). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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