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Consulate General of Bulgaria in Istanbul, Turkey

Consulate General of Bulgaria in Istanbul, Turkey, located at Ahmet Adnan Saygun Cd. No. 34, Ulus - 2.Levent. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Ahmet Adnan Saygun Cd. No. 34, Ulus - 2.Levent
    34340 Istanbul
    Turkey
  • Telephone

    +90 212 281 0114, +90 212 281 0115, +90 212 281 0116, visa and consular issues: +90 212 281 0601

  • Emergency Phone

    +90 549 792 1529

  • Fax

    +90 212 264 1011

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed

    🕒 Current time in Istanbul: 12:26 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Istanbul, Kocaeli, Sakarya, and Çanakkale.

Location Map

Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Bulgaria in Istanbul, Turkey

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Democracy and National Unity Day: July 15 Flag of Turkey
  • Victory Day: August 30 Flag of Turkey
  • Unification Day: September 6 Flag of Bulgaria
  • Independence Day: September 22 Flag of Bulgaria

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Turkish passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Bulgaria.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Bulgaria without a visa. The most common types of Bulgaria visas are the following.

  • Visa A (for airport transit)
  • Visa C (for a short stay for the purpose of transit or a planned stay)
  • Visa D (for a long stay)

Head of Mission

Vassil Petkov Valchev, Consul General

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Turkey

Besides Consulate General of Bulgaria in Istanbul, Turkey, Bulgaria also has 2 representations in the following cities of Turkey:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Bulgaria in Turkey

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Bulgaria in neighboring countries or regions of Turkey.

See also

Turkey in Bulgaria

Turkey has 3 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Airports

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