Canadian representation in Bulgaria
Canadian Consulate in Sofia
Contact details, opening hours, passport, notarial and consular services for the Consulate of Canada in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Sofia
The Consulate of Canada is located on Pozitano Street in central Sofia.
Block #3, 1st Floor, Office #4
1000 Sofia
Bulgaria
Appointments: General enquiries and consular services are provided by appointment. Book an appointment before visiting the Consulate.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Sofia?
The Consulate is located at 7 Pozitano Street, Block #3, 1st Floor, Office #4, Sofia.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Sofia
The Canadian Consulate in Sofia provides local consular assistance and selected services to Canadians visiting or living in Bulgaria.
The office is headed on an honorary basis. Canada’s political and commercial relations with Bulgaria are managed through the Embassy of Canada in Bucharest, Romania.
The Sofia office provides local consular and notarial assistance and can accept Canadian passport applications for forwarding to the Embassy in Bucharest.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Sofia
The Sofia office provides selected services for Canadian citizens in Bulgaria.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Bulgaria can contact the Sofia office for local consular guidance and assistance during the published appointment hours.
Passport applications
The Consulate accepts Canadian passport applications and forwards them to the Embassy of Canada in Bucharest for processing.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available, including affidavits, statutory declarations, certified copies and other services listed by the Government of Canada.
Citizenship forms
The office provides Canadian citizenship application forms and general guidance. Full citizenship processing is not carried out in Sofia.
Emergency assistance
Emergency consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration enquiries are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the official IRCC web form.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Sofia
Monday to Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., by appointment.
Friday
8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Office closures: The Consulate observes designated Canadian and Bulgarian holidays. Hours may change during a large-scale emergency.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Sofia
The Sofia Consulate accepts passport applications locally but does not process them in Bulgaria.
Submit your application
Passport applications can be sent by courier to the Consulate or presented in person by appointment.
Processing in Bucharest
The Sofia office collects applications and forwards them to the Embassy of Canada in Bucharest, where full passport processing takes place.
Payment: Passport fees can be paid online. Credit card payments are also accepted under the current published procedures. Cash payments are not accepted.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Sofia
Book an appointment
Both general enquiries and consular services are appointment-based. Arrange your visit before travelling to the office.
Check where your application is processed
Passport applications can be submitted in Sofia but are processed by the Embassy of Canada in Bucharest.
Prepare notarial documents
For notarial services, bring the required original documents and identification. Documents that must be witnessed should not be signed before the appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Sofia FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Bulgaria?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at 7 Pozitano Street in Sofia.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Sofia headed by an Honorary Consul?
Yes. Global Affairs Canada officially names the office the Consulate of Canada to Bulgaria, in Sofia, while Travel.gc.ca identifies the local representative as an Honorary Consul of Canada.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +359 2 969 9710.
What is the email address?
The published email address is sofia@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Sofia open?
The Consulate is open by appointment Monday to Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Sofia?
Yes. The Sofia office accepts passport applications and forwards them to the Embassy of Canada in Bucharest for processing.
Does the Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available, including affidavits, statutory declarations and certified copies, subject to current requirements.
Which Canadian embassy is responsible for Bulgaria?
The Embassy of Canada in Bucharest manages Canada’s political and commercial relations with Bulgaria and provides full consular services.