Bulgarian Embassy in Islamabad
Embassy 
Bulgaria Islamabad, Pakistan
- Address
- اسٹریٹ 26, اسلام آباد
- Phone
- +92 51 2600846
- Website
- mfa.bg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 15 June 2022
At اسٹریٹ 26, اسلام آباد, the Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad represents Bulgaria towards Pakistan. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. Bulgaria requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Bulgaria visa for Pakistani citizens
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Bulgaria requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Bulgaria.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (part of the year) | 294 | 136 | 121 | 38.9% | 43.4% |
| 2025 | 393 | 196 | 173 | 46.8% | 30.6% |
2025 figures: 393 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Bulgaria’s embassy in Islamabad, and 196 visas were issued. 173 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 46.8%. The refusal rate rose by 7.9 points from 38.9% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 34% compared with 2024 (294).
Across all Schengen consulates in Pakistan, 45.9% of applications were refused in 2025; Bulgaria’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Bulgaria received the 16th largest number of applications of the 17 Schengen states represented here.
30.6% 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 Pakistan.
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 Russia in Islamabad44000, Diplomatic Enclave, Khayaban-e-Suhrawardy, G-4, Islamabad
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in IslamabadUniversity Road 1-22, اسلام آباد
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Embassy of Qatar in Islamabadاسٹریٹ 27, اسلام آباد
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Embassy of South Korea in IslamabadBlock 13, Street 29, G-5/4, Diplomatic Enclave Ⅱ, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Embassy of Poland in IslamabadStreet 24, G-5/4, Diplomatic Enclave II, Islamabad Islamabad
Bulgaria’s other missions in Pakistan
The Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad is the only mission of Bulgaria in Pakistan on record. Pakistan in turn has an embassy in Sofia.
Good to know
About the Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Bulgaria in Islamabad.
Address and contact
Address: اسٹریٹ 26, اسلام آباد. The record for the Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad includes a phone number and an official website.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Pakistan
Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Pakistan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Before visiting the Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad
Current procedures for the Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad
Within 1 km of the Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad there are 10 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Bulgarian Embassy in Islamabad?
The Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad is at اسٹریٹ 26, اسلام آباد.
What are the opening hours of the Bulgarian Embassy in Islamabad?
The Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Bulgarian Embassy in Islamabad open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Bulgarian embassy in Islamabad do not include Saturday.
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Bulgaria requires Pakistani citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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