Bulgaria - Consulate of Russia in Sofia

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


Sorry there is no consulate of Russia in Sofia !

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

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

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Russia 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 Russia in Bulgaria besides Sofia

Russian Honorary Consulate in Bourgas, Bulgaria - 111, str Tsar Simeon - 8000 Bourgas - Bulgaria
Email: consulstvo_burgas@abv.bg - Tel: (+359) 56 83 07 07 - Website:

Russian Consulate in Plovdiv, Bulgaria 16, str Tsar Ivailo 4000 Plovdiv Bulgaria
Email: g.gergov@pconsul.v.bg - Tel: (+359) (32) 622 093 - Website:

Russian Consulate General in Ruse, Bulgaria Ul. Niches, 1 Ruse Bulgaria
Email: ruse@cons.russia.bg - Tel: (+359) (82) 82-2252 - Website:

Russian Consulate General in Varna, Bulgaria Ul. Macedonia, 53 Varna Bulgaria
Email: varna@cons.russia.bg - Tel: (+359) (52) 60-2718 / 21 - Website:

Or the embassy of Russia in Bulgaria

Russian Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria Ul. Dragan Tsankov 28 Sofia Bulgaria
Email: info@russia.bg - Tel: (+359) (2) 963-09 12 / 14 (+359) (2) 963-13 14 - Website: www.russia.bg

Consulate Appointment in Sofia

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

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.