Bulgarian Embassy in Canberra
Embassy 
Bulgaria Canberra, Australia
- Address
- Suite 201, Level 2, 26 Brisbane Avenue, Barton ACT 2600, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6286 9700
- Website
- mfa.bg
- Fax
- +61 2 6286 9600
Head of mission: Encho Dimitrov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Australian Foreign Affairs (DFAT) protocol list · Record last updated on 20 November 2024
At Suite 201, Level 2, 26 Brisbane Avenue, Barton ACT 2600, Canberra, the Bulgarian embassy in Canberra represents Bulgaria towards Australia. Bulgaria admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30.
Opening hours of the Bulgarian embassy in Canberra
| Monday | 09:00–17:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Australia
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Bulgarian embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30.
Bulgaria visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaBulgaria Visa-free, 90 days Bulgaria visa for citizens of Australia
BulgariaAustralia Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Australia visa for citizens of Bulgaria
Bulgaria admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (part of the year) | 56 | 42 | 0 | 0.0% | 42.9% |
| 2025 | 42 | 35 | 0 | 0.0% | 8.6% |
2025 figures: 42 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Bulgaria’s embassy in Canberra, and 35 visas were issued. 0 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 0.0%. That is barely different from 2024 (0.0%). Applications fell by 25% compared with 2024 (56).
Across all Schengen consulates in Australia, 3.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Bulgaria’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Bulgaria received the 17th largest number of applications of the 22 Schengen states represented here.
8.6% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. Bulgaria only began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so its 2024 figures cover part of the year. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Australia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2024–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Bulgaria’s other missions in Australia
The Bulgarian embassy in Canberra is the only mission of Bulgaria in Australia on record. Australia has no mission in Bulgaria on record.
Good to know
About the Bulgarian embassy in Canberra
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Bulgaria in Canberra. The head of mission on record is Encho Dimitrov.
Address and contact
Address: Suite 201, Level 2, 26 Brisbane Avenue, Barton ACT 2600, Canberra. The record for the Bulgarian embassy in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Australia
Bulgarian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Australia, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Bulgarian embassy in Canberra is closed
The next closures of the Bulgarian embassy in Canberra for public holidays in Australia are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Before visiting the Bulgarian embassy in Canberra
Current procedures for the Bulgarian embassy in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Bulgarian embassy in Canberra
The Bulgarian embassy in Canberra has 29 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Bulgarian Embassy in Canberra?
The Bulgarian embassy in Canberra is at Suite 201, Level 2, 26 Brisbane Avenue, Barton ACT 2600, Canberra.
What are the opening hours of the Bulgarian Embassy in Canberra?
The Bulgarian embassy in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30.
Is the Bulgarian Embassy in Canberra open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Bulgarian embassy in Canberra do not include Saturday.
When is the Bulgarian Embassy in Canberra closed?
The Bulgarian embassy in Canberra closes on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Bulgaria.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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