Bulgarian Consulate in Taraclia
Consulate 
Bulgaria Taraclia, Moldova
- Address
- Strada Lenin 143/2, MD-7401 Taraclia
- Website
- mfa.bg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 22 September 2025
At Strada Lenin 143/2, MD-7401 Taraclia, the Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia serves Bulgarian citizens and visitors; Bulgaria’s embassy is in Chișinău, about 126 km away. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30. Moldovan citizens can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia
| 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 Moldova
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South Capital's Day Cahul
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30.
Bulgaria visa for Moldovan citizens
MoldovaBulgaria Visa-free, 90 days Bulgaria visa for citizens of Moldova
BulgariaMoldova Visa-free, 90 days Moldova visa for citizens of Bulgaria
Moldovan citizens can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | 14 | 0 | – |
Bulgaria’s visa offices in Moldova, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Chișinău | 115 | 9.3% |
| Taraclia (this office) | 21 | – |
In 2025, Bulgaria’s consulate in Taraclia received 21 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 14.
Bulgaria issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in Moldova; this office handled 15% of their 136 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Chișinău 9.3%. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Moldova, 6.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Bulgaria’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Bulgaria received the 6th largest number of applications of the 7 Schengen states represented here.
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 Moldova.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 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 Moldova
- Embassy of Bulgaria in Chișinău
Strada București 92, Chișinău
- Consular Office of Bulgaria in Chișinău
Strada Mihai Eminescu 4, MD-2009 Chișinău
All missions of Bulgaria in Moldova (3)
The Bulgarian embassy is in Chișinău, about 126 km away. Besides the Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia, Bulgaria has 2 other missions in Moldova. Consulates: Chișinău. Moldova in turn has an embassy in Sofia.
Good to know
About the Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia
It appears in official lists as Consulate of Bulgaria in Taraclia. Consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
Address and contact
Address: Strada Lenin 143/2, MD-7401 Taraclia. The record for the Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Moldova
Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for Moldova: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia is closed
The Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia closes on Moldova’s public holidays, the next being South Capital's Day Cahul on Saturday 21 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Craciun pe stil Nou (Western Christmas)) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Bulgaria such as Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Before visiting the Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia
Current procedures for the Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Bulgarian Consulate in Taraclia?
The Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia is at Strada Lenin 143/2, MD-7401 Taraclia.
What are the opening hours of the Bulgarian Consulate in Taraclia?
The Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30.
Is the Bulgarian Consulate in Taraclia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia do not include Saturday.
When is the Bulgarian Consulate in Taraclia closed?
The Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia closes on Moldova’s public holidays, the next being South Capital's Day Cahul on Saturday 21 November 2026, and usually on the national day of Bulgaria.
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Moldovan citizens can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.
Where is the Bulgarian embassy in Moldova?
The Bulgarian embassy is in Chișinău, about 126 km from the Bulgarian consulate in Taraclia.
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