Bulgarian Embassy in Nicosia

Embassy Bulgaria Nicosia, Cyprus

Address
Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιολόγου 13, 2406 Engomi
Website
mfa.bg
Today 08:00–15:30
Directions Call

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 13 April 2025

The Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia stands at Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιολόγου 13, 2406 Engomi, in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. As Cyprus and Bulgaria both belong to the European free movement area, Cypriot citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Bulgaria. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:30.

Opening hours of the Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia

Monday 08:00–15:30
Tuesday 08:00–15:30
Wednesday 08:00–15:30
Thursday 08:00–15:30
Friday 08:00–15:30
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Cyprus

  • Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

Public holidays in Bulgaria

  • Christmas Eve

    Thursday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:30.

Bulgaria visa for Cypriot citizens

CyprusBulgaria Visa-free Bulgaria visa for citizens of Cyprus

BulgariaCyprus Visa-free Cyprus visa for citizens of Bulgaria

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

Visa statistics

YearApplicationsVisas issuedRefusedRefusal rateMultiple-entry share
2024 (part of the year) 5403646715.0% 32.7%
2025 880818354.1% 29.7%

In 2025, Bulgaria’s embassy in Nicosia received 880 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 818. 35 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 4.1%. In 2024 it had been 15.0%: the rate fell by 10.9 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 63% compared with 2024 (540).

Across all Schengen consulates in Cyprus, 5.1% of applications were refused in 2025; Bulgaria’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Bulgaria received the 9th largest number of applications of the 13 Schengen states represented here.

Multiple-entry visas made up 29.7% of those issued. 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 Cyprus.

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

Other missions nearby

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Bulgaria’s other missions in Cyprus

    The Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia is the only mission of Bulgaria in Cyprus on record. Cyprus in turn has an embassy in Sofia.

    Good to know

    About the Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia

    It appears in official lists as Embassy of Bulgaria in Nicosia.

    Address and contact

    Address: Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιολόγου 13, 2406 Engomi. The record for the Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia includes a phone number and an official website.

    When the Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia is closed

    Expect the Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia to be shut on Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, a holiday in Bulgaria.

    Before visiting the Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia

    Current procedures for the Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

    Near the Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia

    Within 1 km of the Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia there are 18 other foreign missions.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the address of the Bulgarian Embassy in Nicosia?

    The Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia is at Κωνσταντίνου Παλαιολόγου 13, 2406 Engomi.

    What are the opening hours of the Bulgarian Embassy in Nicosia?

    The Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–15:30.

    Is the Bulgarian Embassy in Nicosia open on Saturday?

    No. The hours on record for the Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia do not include Saturday.

    When is the Bulgarian Embassy in Nicosia closed?

    The Bulgarian embassy in Nicosia closes on Cyprus’ public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Bulgaria.

    Do Cypriot citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?

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

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