Bulgarian Embassy in Seoul
Embassy 
Bulgaria Seoul, South Korea
- Address
- 한남대로 102-8, 04418 서울특별시
- Phone
- +82 2 794 8625
- Website
- mfa.bg
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 15 March 2026
The Bulgarian embassy in Seoul stands at 한남대로 102-8, 04418 서울특별시, in Seoul, the capital of South Korea. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30. No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the Bulgarian embassy in Seoul
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Korea
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Bulgarian embassy in Seoul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30.
Bulgaria visa for South Korean citizens
South KoreaBulgaria Visa-free, 90 days Bulgaria visa for citizens of South Korea
BulgariaSouth Korea Visa-free, 90 days South Korea visa for citizens of Bulgaria
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (part of the year) | 38 | 26 | 1 | 2.5% | 57.7% |
| 2025 | 22 | 19 | 2 | 9.5% | – |
In 2025, Bulgaria’s embassy in Seoul received 22 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 19. 2 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 9.5%. In 2024 it had been 2.5%: the rate rose by 7.0 points, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 42% compared with 2024 (38).
Across all Schengen consulates in South Korea, 11.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Bulgaria’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Bulgaria received the 16th largest number of applications of the 20 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 South Korea.
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
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Bulgaria’s other missions in South Korea
The Bulgarian embassy in Seoul is the only mission of Bulgaria in South Korea on record. South Korea in turn has an embassy in Sofia.
Good to know
About the Bulgarian embassy in Seoul
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Bulgaria in Seoul.
Address and contact
Address: 한남대로 102-8, 04418 서울특별시. The record for the Bulgarian embassy in Seoul includes a phone number and an official website.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to South Korea
South Korea admits Bulgarian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Bulgarian embassy in Seoul is closed
The Bulgarian embassy in Seoul closes on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on holidays of Bulgaria such as Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Before visiting the Bulgarian embassy in Seoul
Current procedures for the Bulgarian embassy in Seoul, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Bulgarian embassy in Seoul
The Bulgarian embassy in Seoul has 23 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Bulgarian Embassy in Seoul?
The Bulgarian embassy in Seoul is at 한남대로 102-8, 04418 서울특별시.
What are the opening hours of the Bulgarian Embassy in Seoul?
The Bulgarian embassy in Seoul is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30.
Is the Bulgarian Embassy in Seoul open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Bulgarian embassy in Seoul do not include Saturday.
When is the Bulgarian Embassy in Seoul closed?
The Bulgarian embassy in Seoul closes on South Korea’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Bulgaria.
Do South Korean citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
No visa is needed by South Korean citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.
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