Bulgaria - Consulate of China in Sofia

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

The difference between consulates found in Sofia 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 China in Bulgaria besides Sofia

Or the embassy of China in Bulgaria

Chinese Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria 7 Alexander von Humboldt Street 1113 Sofia Bulgaria
Email: chnemb_bg@live.cn - Tel: (+359) 2-973 38 73 / 51 - Website: www.chinaembassy.bg

Consulate Appointment in Sofia

Most consulates in Sofia need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of China in Sofia 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 Sofia 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 Bulgaria or China.

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