Bulgaria - Consulate of Finland in Sofia

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

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Sorry there is no consulate of Finland in Sofia !

However, Finland could have more than one consulate in Bulgaria besides Sofia.

When Finland has more consulates located in Bulgaria ouside of Sofia you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Finland in Bulgaria of which you will find details also below.

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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 Finland in Bulgaria besides Sofia

Finnish Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria 39A, Sofronij Vratchanski Str. Varna 9000 Bulgaria
Email: krassimir.ganchev@bulgaria-finland.com - Tel: (+359) (52) 465 161 (+359) 888 336 457 - Website:

Or the embassy of Finland in Bulgaria

Finnish Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria 26-28 Bacho Kiro, 5th. floor 1000 Sofia Bulgaria
Email: sanomat.sof@formin.fi - Tel: (+359) 2-810 2110 - Website: www.finland.bg

Consulate Appointment in Sofia

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

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.