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Portuguese Embassy in Bulgaria

1 embassy

Portugal is represented in Bulgaria by 1 mission: an embassy in Sofia. Bulgarian citizens and Portuguese citizens move freely between the two countries.

Portuguese Embassy in Sofia

Portugal has its embassy in Sofia, the capital; the address on record is 7 Позитано, Sofia. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Portugal visa for Bulgarian citizens

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Free movement applies: Bulgarian citizens enter Portugal with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.

Bulgaria’s missions in Portugal

Missions of Bulgaria in Portugal (1)

In return, Bulgaria has an embassy in Portugal, in Lisbon.

Good to know

Portugal in Bulgaria

Worldwide, Portugal has 156 missions in 81 countries; one of them is in Bulgaria.

When the Portuguese embassy in Bulgaria is closed

The Portuguese embassy in Bulgaria closes on Bulgaria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Second day of Christmas on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Portugal, such as Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Portuguese embassy in Bulgaria?

The Portuguese embassy is in Sofia, at 7 Позитано, Sofia.

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Portugal?

Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Portugal: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

As Portugal and Bulgaria both belong to the European free movement area, Portuguese citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Bulgaria.

Does Bulgaria have an embassy in Portugal?

Yes, Bulgaria has its embassy in Lisbon.