Embassy of India in Sofia, Bulgaria
Embassy of India in Sofia, Bulgaria, located at 4 Alfred Nobel Street, Geo Milev. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of India, or view the information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, official website, Twitter, previous ambassadors, consular services, holidays, visa list, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
4 Alfred Nobel Street, Geo Milev
1113 Sofia
Bulgaria Telephone
- +359 2 963 5675 / 76 / 77, Emergency phone: +359 87 688 6165
Fax
- +359 2 963 5686
Email
- [email protected]
For Visa, Passport and Consular Services:
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected] Office Hours
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Monday to Friday: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm (Lunch break: 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm)
List of holidays
Location Map
Website
Office website
Social Media
Services
The following is a brief listing of services offered at the Embassy of India in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card
- Registration of marriage, birth, and death
- NRI (Non Resident Indian) certificate
- Renunciation of Indian citizenship
Head of Mission
Mr. Sanjay Rana, Ambassador
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to India without a visa. The most common types of India visas are the following.
- Tourist Visa
- Business Visa
- Employment Visa
- Student Visa
- Research Visa
- Medical Visa
- Journalist Visa
- Conference Visa
- Transit Visa
- Entry Visa
Indian Passports
The government of India issues several types of passports, including:
Regular Passport (Dark Blue cover): This is the standard passport issued to Indian citizens for general travel purposes. It is a "Type P" passport, P stands for Personal.
Diplomatic Passport (Maroon cover): Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats, Members of Parliament, members of the Union Council of Ministers, and individuals representing the Indian government on diplomatic missions abroad. It is a "Type D" passport, D standing for Diplomatic.
Official Passport (White cover): Official passports are issued to government officials, members of the Indian Armed Forces, members of the Indian diplomatic corps, and individuals representing the Indian government on official business or diplomatic missions. It is a "Type S" passport, S stands for Service.
Consular Assistance
Indian embassies and consulates offer vital consular services to Indian citizens abroad, including issuing, renewing, and replacing passports. They also provide crucial assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal matters. These diplomatic missions are essential support systems for Indian nationals traveling or living overseas, ensuring their safety and well-being while away from home. Their services are pivotal in addressing the needs and concerns of Indian citizens during their international travels or stays.
Emergency Travel Document (EC)
The Emergency Travel Document or Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued to Indian citizens who have no valid travel documents and need to return to India on an emergency basis. EC is issued to those citizens of India to whom a new passport cannot be issued in an emergency in a short period of time. It allows the holder to travel back to India.
Diplomatic missions of India in neighbouring countries/regions of Bulgaria:
- Tirana, Albania (Honorary consul)
- Zagreb, Croatia (Embassy)
- Engomi, Cyprus (High Commission)
- Athens, Greece (Embassy)
- Rome, Italy (Embassy)
- Milan, Italy (Consulate General)
- Valletta, Malta (High Commission)
- Lisbon, Portugal (Embassy)
- Bucharest, Romania (Embassy)
- Timisoara, Romania (Honorary consul)
- Belgrade, Serbia (Embassy)
- Ljubljana, Slovenia (Embassy)
- Madrid, Spain (Embassy)
- Barcelona, Spain (Honorary consul)
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain (Honorary consul)
- Ankara, Turkey (Embassy)
- Istanbul, Turkey (Consulate General)
- Izmir, Turkey (Honorary consul)
Bulgaria in India
Bulgaria has 4 representations in the following cities:
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This page was last edited on 25 March 2024 at 08:49 AM (EST).