Bulgarian Embassy in London
Embassy 
Bulgaria London, United Kingdom
- Address
- Queen's Gate 186-188, London
- Website
- bulgarianembassy-london.org
Head of mission: Tihomir Stoytchev
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · UK Foreign Office (FCDO) diplomatic list · Record last updated on 26 January 2026
The Bulgarian embassy in London stands at Queen's Gate 186-188, London, in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. Within 1 km there are 42 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Bulgaria visa for British citizens
United KingdomBulgaria Visa-free, 90 days Bulgaria visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
BulgariaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Bulgaria
No visa is needed by British 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) | 1,962 | 1,604 | 193 | 8.5% | 49.6% |
| 2025 | 1,925 | 1,320 | 540 | 29.0% | 29.1% |
Bulgaria’s visa offices in the United Kingdom, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| London (this office) | 1,925 | 29.0% |
| Edinburgh | 44 | 13.6% |
In 2025, Bulgaria’s embassy in London received 1,925 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,320. 540 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 29.0%. In 2024 it had been 8.5%: the rate rose by 20.6 points, a sharp increase. The number of applications was almost unchanged (1,962 in 2024).
Bulgaria issues Schengen visas at 2 locations in the United Kingdom; this office handled 98% of their 1,969 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Edinburgh 13.6%, which makes London the highest of the group. 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 the United Kingdom, 10.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Bulgaria’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Bulgaria received the 20th largest number of applications of the 28 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 29.1% of those issued. 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 the United Kingdom.
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 the United Kingdom
- Consulate of Bulgaria in Edinburgh
Jackson's Entry 3, EH8 8PJ Edinburgh
- Honorary Consulate of Bulgaria in Belfast
NI-CO, Landmark House, 5 Cromac Quay, Belfast BT7 2JD
All missions of Bulgaria in the United Kingdom (3)
The Bulgarian embassy in London is one of 3 missions of Bulgaria in the United Kingdom. Consulates: Edinburgh. Honorary consulates: Belfast. The United Kingdom in turn has an embassy in Sofia.
Good to know
About the Bulgarian embassy in London
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Bulgaria in London. It is headed by Tihomir Stoytchev, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Queen's Gate 186-188, London. The record for the Bulgarian embassy in London includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Before flying to the United Kingdom, Bulgarian citizens must obtain an ETA online; stays of up to 180 days are allowed.
When the Bulgarian embassy in London is closed
Expect the Bulgarian embassy in London to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, a holiday in Bulgaria.
Before visiting the Bulgarian embassy in London
Current procedures for the Bulgarian embassy in London, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Bulgarian embassy in London
The Bulgarian embassy in London has 42 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Bulgarian Embassy in London?
The Bulgarian embassy in London is at Queen's Gate 186-188, London.
When is the Bulgarian Embassy in London closed?
The Bulgarian embassy in London closes on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Bulgaria.
Do British citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
No visa is needed by British citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.
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