Australian consular representation in Bulgaria
Australian Consulate in Sofia
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, passport services, consular assistance and visitor information for the Australian Consulate in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Sofia
Use the current official details below to contact Australia’s consular representative in Bulgaria.
Before visiting: the Australian Consulate in Sofia operates by appointment only. Arrange your visit before attending the office.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Sofia?
The Australian Consulate is located in the Interpred WTC Sofia Building on Boulevard Dragan Tsankov in Sofia.
Before travelling: make an appointment and confirm the documents required for your passport or consular matter before travelling to the Consulate.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Bulgaria
The Australian Consulate in Sofia provides local honorary consular representation for Australia in Bulgaria.
The post is headed by Australia’s Honorary Consul, Ms Joana Kehlibarova, whose jurisdiction extends throughout Bulgaria.
Australia does not maintain an Embassy in Sofia. Australia’s diplomatic representation to Bulgaria is managed by the Australian Embassy in Athens, Greece, which is accredited to Bulgaria on a non-resident basis.
Services for Australians
Consular services
The Australian Consulate in Sofia provides limited consular assistance and selected Australian passport services.
Consular assistance
The Honorary Consul can provide limited consular assistance to Australian citizens in Bulgaria. Full consular assistance is available through the Australian Embassy in Athens.
Australian passports
The Australian Consulate in Sofia can accept Australian passport applications by appointment. Applications that require in-person lodgement can be submitted at the Consulate in accordance with current passport requirements.
Notarial services
The Honorary Consul in Sofia does not provide Australian notarial services. Clients requiring notarial services should contact the Australian Embassy in Athens.
Emergency passports: the Australian Consulate in Sofia cannot issue emergency passports. Australians requiring urgent passport assistance should contact the Australian Embassy in Athens.
Visa and citizenship matters: Australian visa and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and are not processed by the Honorary Consulate in Sofia.
Visitor arrangements
Passport appointments in Sofia
The Australian Consulate in Sofia operates by appointment only. Appointments are available between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday to Thursday and between 9:30 am and 12:00 pm on Friday.
The Honorary Consul can accept Australian passport applications by appointment. Applicants should complete the appropriate Australian passport application and prepare all required identification, photographs and supporting documents before attending.
Passport applications: certain applications must be lodged in person, including first-time applications and other categories specified by the Australian Passport Office. Eligible adult and child renewals may have postal lodgement options under the current arrangements for Bulgaria.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in Bulgaria
The Australian Honorary Consul in Sofia has jurisdiction throughout Bulgaria.
Bulgaria
The Australian Consulate in Sofia provides limited consular assistance and selected Australian passport services for Australian citizens in Bulgaria.
Australian Embassy in Athens
The Australian Embassy in Greece is accredited to Bulgaria on a non-resident basis and provides full consular and passport services for Australians in Bulgaria.
Full consular assistance: services that cannot be provided by the Honorary Consulate in Sofia, including emergency passports and Australian notarial acts, should be referred to the Australian Embassy in Athens.
Planning your appointment
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Arrange your appointment and prepare all required documents before travelling to the Australian Consulate in Sofia.
Make an appointment
The Consulate operates by appointment only. Do not travel to the office expecting a walk-in passport or consular service.
Prepare your documents
Bring the completed passport application, identification, photographs and supporting documents required for your particular application.
Check translation requirements
For passport applications lodged in Sofia, supporting-document translations must meet the current requirements published by the Australian Embassy in Athens for applications made in Bulgaria.
Passport processing: the Australian Embassy advises applicants to allow a minimum of six weeks to receive a new passport once payment has been taken. Apply well before planned international travel.
Passport payment: applicants using the Australian Consulates in Sofia or Bucharest should complete the required credit or debit card authorisation form and bring it to their appointment.
Emergency assistance: for urgent consular or passport assistance, contact the Australian Embassy in Athens on +30 210 870 4000. Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre can also be contacted on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Sofia
Does Australia have a Consulate in Bulgaria?
Yes. Australia maintains a Consulate in Sofia headed by an Honorary Consul.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Bulgaria?
Ms Joana Kehlibarova is Australia’s Honorary Consul in Sofia, with jurisdiction throughout Bulgaria.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Sofia?
The Consulate is located at Corpus B, Floor 8, Office 808, Interpred WTC Sofia Building, Blvd Dragan Tsankov 36, Sofia 1113, Bulgaria.
What are the Australian Consulate’s opening hours?
The Consulate operates by appointment only from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Monday to Thursday and from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm on Friday.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate in Sofia?
Email the Consulate at auconsulate.sofia@gmail.com. For urgent consular or passport assistance, contact the Australian Embassy in Athens on +30 210 870 4000.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Sofia?
Yes. The Honorary Consul can accept Australian passport applications by appointment. Some categories of passport application must be lodged in person.
Can the Australian Consulate issue an emergency passport?
No. The Consulate in Sofia cannot issue emergency passports. Contact the Australian Embassy in Athens if you require urgent passport assistance.
Does the Australian Consulate in Sofia provide notarial services?
No. Honorary Consuls in Sofia do not provide Australian notarial services. Contact the Australian Embassy in Athens if you require a notarial service.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
No. Australian visa and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Which Australian Embassy covers Bulgaria?
The Australian Embassy in Athens, Greece, is accredited to Bulgaria on a non-resident basis.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
For urgent assistance, contact the Australian Embassy in Athens on +30 210 870 4000. If necessary, Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre can be contacted on +61 2 6261 3305.