Türkiye Consulate General Burgas

About the Turkish consulate general

Türkiye runs this consulate general for its citizens in Bulgaria. The office is headed by Consul General Senem Güzel, according to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026). Other Turkish career consulates in Bulgaria: Plovdiv. The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not publish the consular districts; if you are unsure which office is responsible for your place of residence, ask the consulate or the embassy. Distance to the Turkish Embassy in Sofia: about 340 km.

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Turkish authorities ask for:

New ordinary passport (adults)

• Book an appointment first – applications must be made in person
• Turkish ID card (T.C. Kimlik Kartı) or temporary ID document
• All previous passports that have not been cancelled, valid or expired
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
• The application form is prepared at the consulate
• Passports cannot be extended – a new passport is issued each time

Temporary passport (emergency travel)

• Turkish ID card – original and photocopy
• Any previous passports (valid or expired) that have not been cancelled
• If both passport and ID are lost: a photo document such as a family register or driving licence
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background
• Plane or bus ticket back to Türkiye or to your country of residence
• No passport fee is charged for a temporary passport

Sources: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular procedures: passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr), Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – temporary passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Travelling from Bulgaria to Türkiye

Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Türkiye of up to 90 days, according to the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. See the ministry’s visa table for Bulgarian citizens (in Bulgarian).

Other consulates and embassies in Bulgaria

9 other countries are represented in Bulgaria: Austria (honorary), Belarus (honorary), Estonia (honorary), Georgia (honorary), Moldova (honorary), Romania (honorary), Russia (honorary), South Korea (honorary), Ukraine (honorary).

Closing days

Like most offices in Bulgaria, the consulate general closes on public holidays – including Orthodox Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday), 24 May, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day. On the Turkish national day (29 October) the office is usually closed or holds a reception.

Emergency assistance

In Bulgaria, the emergency number is 112. Bulgarian citizens who need help in Türkiye can contact the Bulgarian embassy accredited to the country or the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry’s 24-hour Situation Centre on +359 2 948 24 04 or +359 2 971 38 56.

Turkish missions in Bulgaria

Türkiye in Bulgaria

Measured in a straight line from Burgas, the nearest other Turkish office is the Consulate General in Plovdiv (about 230 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Burgas.

• Sofia (340 km) – Embassy of Türkiye
• Burgas – Consulate General (this page)
• Plovdiv (230 km) – Consulate General