Consular representation of Bulgaria in Canada
Bulgarian Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Toronto provides consular services and assistance to Bulgarian citizens and eligible applicants across its Canadian consular district.
Contact details
Contact the Bulgarian Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General is located on Overlea Boulevard in Toronto and is headed by Consul General Velislava Panova.
Before visiting: Check the current requirements for your specific consular service and confirm whether an appointment or prior document preparation is required.
Consulate location
Where is the Bulgarian Consulate General in Toronto?
The Consulate General is located at 65 Overlea Boulevard in Toronto, Ontario.
The current official Canadian listing gives the address as 65 Overlea Boulevard, Suite 230, Toronto, ON M4H 1P1, Canada.
About the mission
About the Bulgarian Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Toronto is Bulgaria’s principal career consular post outside Ottawa in Canada.
The mission provides consular services to Bulgarian citizens and eligible foreign applicants within its designated district and supports Bulgaria’s relations with communities and institutions across the regions it serves.
The Consulate General is headed by Velislava Panova. Bulgaria also maintains its Embassy in Ottawa and an honorary consular post in Richmond, British Columbia.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Toronto Consulate General provides Bulgarian consular services according to the procedures and requirements established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Bulgarian passports
Eligible Bulgarian citizens can use Bulgarian diplomatic and consular missions abroad for passport and other identity-document procedures.
Bulgarian identity documents
The Consulate provides eligible services involving Bulgarian identity documents under the applicable national procedure.
Visas for Bulgaria
Diplomatic and consular representations of Bulgaria process eligible visa applications for applicants who require a visa to travel to Bulgaria.
Certifications and legalisations
The Consulate handles eligible certifications, declarations and legalisation-related procedures in accordance with Bulgarian consular rules.
Assistance to Bulgarian citizens
Bulgarian citizens within the consular district can contact the mission for consular information and assistance, including certain urgent situations.
Emergency assistance
An out-of-hours telephone number is published for urgent situations involving Bulgarian citizens when the Consulate General is closed.
Check the current procedure: Requirements differ for passports, identity documents, visas, certifications and other services. Review the official Bulgarian instructions before submitting an application.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Bulgarian Consulate General in Toronto
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs assigns the Toronto Consulate General a broad consular district covering nine Canadian provinces.
- Ontario
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
- Nova Scotia
- New Brunswick
- Prince Edward Island
- Newfoundland and Labrador
Residents should check their place of residence against the current Bulgarian consular jurisdiction before beginning a formal application.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Prepare the required documents and check the current official procedure before travelling to the Consulate General.
Check the service requirements
Passport, identity-document, visa and certification procedures have different documentary and eligibility requirements.
Use the published visiting hours
Consular visiting hours are currently listed as 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on working days. Check for holidays or temporary changes before travelling.
Use the emergency line appropriately
The out-of-hours number is intended for urgent situations. Routine consular enquiries should be made during normal working hours.
Frequently asked questions
Bulgarian Consulate General Toronto FAQ
Is there a Bulgarian Consulate General in Toronto?
Yes. Bulgaria operates a Consulate General at 65 Overlea Boulevard in Toronto, Ontario.
What is the address of the Bulgarian Consulate General?
The current official Canadian listing gives the address as 65 Overlea Boulevard, Suite 230, Toronto, ON M4H 1P1, Canada.
Who is the Bulgarian Consul General in Toronto?
Velislava Panova is currently listed by the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government of Ontario as Consul General.
What are the consular visiting hours?
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists consular visiting hours from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on working days.
What is the telephone number?
The main telephone number is +1 416 696 2420. Bulgaria also publishes +1 416 696 2778 as an additional telephone number.
Which provinces does the Toronto Consulate General serve?
Its official consular district covers Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
Does the Consulate provide Bulgarian passport services?
Bulgarian diplomatic and consular missions provide eligible passport and identity-document services abroad. Check the current requirements before visiting.
Can I apply for a Bulgarian visa in Toronto?
Bulgarian diplomatic and consular representations issue eligible visas under Bulgaria’s current visa rules. Applicants should verify whether a visa is required and check the current submission procedure before applying.
Is there an emergency telephone number?
Yes. The Consulate General currently publishes +1 416 892 1738 as its out-of-hours emergency line.
Official information
Sources
Official Bulgarian and Ontario government sources used to verify the mission, current contacts, opening hours and consular district.