Bulgarian Embassy in Abuja
Embassy 
Bulgaria Abuja, Nigeria
- Address
- Euphrates Street 10, Abuja
- Phone
- +234 8033078578
- Website
- mfa.bg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 8 March 2022
Bulgaria’s embassy to Nigeria is in Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, at Euphrates Street 10, Abuja. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:30–16:00 with a midday break. Nigerian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the Bulgarian embassy in Abuja
| Monday | 09:30–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:30–12:0014:00–16:00 break 12:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Nigeria
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Bulgarian embassy in Abuja is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–16:00 with a midday break.
Bulgaria visa for Nigerian citizens
NigeriaBulgaria Visa required Bulgaria visa for citizens of Nigeria
BulgariaNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Bulgaria
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel. Whether the Bulgarian embassy in Abuja takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (part of the year) | 855 | 298 | 394 | 50.3% | 39.9% |
| 2025 | 2,453 | 712 | 1,390 | 66.1% | 7.3% |
2025 figures: 2,453 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Bulgaria’s embassy in Abuja, and 712 visas were issued. 1,390 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 66.1%. The refusal rate rose by 15.8 points from 50.3% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 187% compared with 2024 (855).
Across all Schengen consulates in Nigeria, 47.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Bulgaria’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Bulgaria received the 8th largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
7.3% 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 Nigeria.
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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Embassy of Ireland in AbujaNegro Crescent 11, Abuja
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Embassy of Portugal in AbujaOrinoco Street 3655, Abuja
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Embassy of Germany in AbujaMaracaibo Close 9, 7077 Abuja
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in AbujaOrange Close 6, Abuja
Bulgaria’s other missions in Nigeria
The Bulgarian embassy in Abuja is the only mission of Bulgaria in Nigeria on record. Nigeria has no mission in Bulgaria on record.
Good to know
About the Bulgarian embassy in Abuja
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Bulgaria in Abuja.
Address and contact
Address: Euphrates Street 10, Abuja. The record for the Bulgarian embassy in Abuja includes a phone number and an official website.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Bulgarian citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
When the Bulgarian embassy in Abuja is closed
The next closures of the Bulgarian embassy in Abuja for public holidays in Nigeria are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and 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 Abuja
Current procedures for the Bulgarian embassy in Abuja, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Bulgarian embassy in Abuja
Within 1 km of the Bulgarian embassy in Abuja there are 4 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Bulgarian Embassy in Abuja?
The Bulgarian embassy in Abuja is at Euphrates Street 10, Abuja.
What are the opening hours of the Bulgarian Embassy in Abuja?
The Bulgarian embassy in Abuja is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–16:00 with a midday break.
Is the Bulgarian Embassy in Abuja open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Bulgarian embassy in Abuja do not include Saturday.
When is the Bulgarian Embassy in Abuja closed?
The Bulgarian embassy in Abuja closes on Nigeria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Bulgaria.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
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