Embassy of Bulgaria in Washington D.C.
Today 09:00–17:30- Address
- 22nd Street Northwest 1621, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1 202 387 0174
- Website
- mfa.bg
Bulgaria
United States
Bulgarian Embassy & Consulates in the United States
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
Bulgaria is represented in the United States by 4 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C., 2 consulates general in Chicago and New York and 1 other office. US citizens can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.
Map: Bulgaria’s 4 missions in the United States
Map: Bulgaria’s 4 missions in the United States
Bulgarian Embassy in Washington D.C.
At 22nd Street Northwest 1621, 20008 Washington, the Bulgarian embassy represents Bulgaria towards the United States. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Bulgarian consulates in the United States
- Consulate General of Bulgaria in Chicago
North Michigan Avenue 737, 60611 Chicago
- Consulate General of Bulgaria in New York
East 62nd Street 121, 10065 New York City
- Mission of Bulgaria in New York
East 84th Street 11, 10028 New York
Bulgaria also has 2 consulates general in Chicago and New York; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Bulgaria visa for US citizens
United StatesBulgaria Visa-free, 90 days Bulgaria visa for citizens of the United States
BulgariaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Bulgaria
US citizens can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.
The United States’ missions in Bulgaria
Missions of the United States in Bulgaria (1)
In return, the United States has an embassy in Bulgaria, in Sofia.
Good to know
Bulgaria in the United States
Worldwide, Bulgaria has 121 missions in 75 countries; 4 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for Bulgarian citizens
Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. In the United States, Bulgarian citizens can turn to the Bulgarian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Bulgarian missions in the United States are closed
Bulgarian missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day 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 the United States?
The Bulgarian embassy is in Washington D.C., at 22nd Street Northwest 1621, 20008 Washington.
Does Bulgaria have consulates in the United States?
Yes, Bulgaria has 2 consulates general in Chicago and New York.
Do US citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Bulgarian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Does the United States have an embassy in Bulgaria?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in Sofia.