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Bulgarian Embassy in Portugal

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

Bulgarian Embassy in Lisbon

The Bulgarian embassy is in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, at Rua do Sacramento à Lapa 31, 1200-792 Lisboa. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Bulgaria visa for Portuguese citizens

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

Portugal’s missions in Bulgaria

Missions of Portugal in Bulgaria (1)

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

Good to know

Bulgaria in Portugal

Worldwide, Bulgaria has 121 missions in 75 countries; one of them is in Portugal.

When the Bulgarian embassy in Portugal is closed

The Bulgarian embassy in Portugal closes on Portugal’s public holidays, the next being Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026, Immaculate Conception (Imaculada Conceição) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Bulgaria, such as Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Bulgarian embassy in Portugal?

The Bulgarian embassy is in Lisbon, at Rua do Sacramento à Lapa 31, 1200-792 Lisboa.

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.

Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Portugal?

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

Does Portugal have an embassy in Bulgaria?

Yes, Portugal has its embassy in Sofia.