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Consulate General of Bulgaria in Chicago, Illinois

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Consulate General of Bulgaria in Chicago, Illinois, located at 737 N. Michigan Avenue, Olympia House, Suite 2105. 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

    737 N. Michigan Avenue, Olympia House, Suite 2105
    Chicago, IL 60611
    United States

  • Telephone

    (312) 867-1904

    (312) 867-1905

  • Fax

    (312) 867-1906

  • Emergency Contacts

    (872) 280-6093

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

    Reception Hours: Monday to Friday: 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, appointments only.

    Status: 🔒 Closed – Opens today at 9:00 AM

    🕒 Current time in Chicago: 4:13 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

Location Map

Located at 737 N. Michigan Avenue, Olympia House, Suite 2105, the consulate is near key landmarks like The Magnificent Mile and 360 Chicago (John Hancock Center). Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Bulgaria in Chicago, Illinois

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.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Unification Day: September 6 Flag of Bulgaria
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States / September 22 Flag of Bulgaria

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of Bulgaria in Chicago, Illinois:

  • Process passport applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Authentication of documents
  • Civil registration

Visa Requirements

If you hold an American passport, you do not need a 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

Svetoslav Stankov, Consul General

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in United States

Besides Consulate General of Bulgaria in Chicago, Illinois, Bulgaria also has 17 representations in the following cities of United States:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Bulgaria in United States

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

United States in Bulgaria

United States has representation in the following city:

U.S. Passport Offices

If you are a U.S. citizen and need passport services (apply, renew, or replace a passport), you may visit a nearby passport acceptance facility or agency in Chicago, IL.

  • Chicago Passport Agency
  • Loop Clark Street Post Office
  • Uptown Station Post Office
Passport offices in Chicago, IL

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
    (10.04 miles away)
    Chicago
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  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
    (15.54 miles away)
    Chicago
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  • South Bend International Airport (SBN)
    (68.53 miles away)
    South Bend
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This page was last edited on 18 February 2026 at 08:51 AM (EST).

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