Bulgaria - Consulate of France in Sofia

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


Sorry there is no consulate of France in Sofia !

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

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

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


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 France in Bulgaria besides Sofia

French Honorary Consulate in Plovdiv, Bulgaria - 34A, Dragan Tsankov - 4000 Plovdiv - Bulgaria
Email: consulh@afbg.org - Tel: (+359) 32 631 342 - Website: bg.ambafrance.org

French Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria Ul. Bratya Schkorpil 3 9000 Varna Bulgaria
Email: info@honoraryconsul.bg - Tel: (+359) (52) 69 36 93 / 4 - Website: www.honoraryconsul.bg

Or the embassy of France in Bulgaria

French Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria 29 rue Oborichto 1504 Sofia Bulgaria
Email: - Tel: (+359) (2) 96 51 100 - Website: www.ambafrance-bg.org

Consulate Appointment in Sofia

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

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.