China - Consulate of Bulgaria in Shanghai

You are a Chinese citizen or you are from Bulgaria and are looking for information on the consulate of Bulgaria in Shanghai situated in China. A consulate in Shanghai could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Bulgaria. It all depends on the importance of Shanghai and China in the relationships with the government of Bulgaria.


Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Shanghai, China - Unit 1416, 14th Floor, Building B - Far East International Plaza - 317 Xianxia Road, Shanghai 200051 - China

Tel: +86 (0) 21 6237 6183
+86 (0) 21 6237 6187

Fax: +86 (0) 21 6237 6189

Email: Consulate.Shanghai@mfa.bg

Website: www.mfa.bg/embassies/chinagc


The difference between consulates found in Shanghai are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Bulgaria in China besides Shanghai

Consulate General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Shanghai, China - Unit 1416, 14th Floor, Building B - Far East International Plaza - 317 Xianxia Road, Shanghai 200051 - China
Email: Consulate.Shanghai@mfa.bg - Tel: +86 (0) 21 6237 6183
+86 (0) 21 6237 6187 - Website: www.mfa.bg/embassies/chinagc

Or the embassy of Bulgaria in China

Bulgarian Embassy in Beijing, China - Xiu Shui Bei Jie 4 - Beijing - 10060, China
Email: Embassy.Beijing@mfa.bg - Tel: (+86) (10) 6532-1946
(+86) (10) 6532-1916 - Website: www.mfa.bg/embassies/china

Consulate Appointment in Shanghai

Most consulates in Shanghai need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Bulgaria in Shanghai first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Shanghai do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in China or Bulgaria.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Shanghai please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.