Hyderabad
Honorary Consul of the Republic of Bulgaria
50-B, Journalist Colony, Near Apollo Cross, Film Nagar, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500 096
Bulgaria
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria, New Delhi
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Head of mission
H.E. Mr. Nikolay Yankov
Ambassador
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against President of India, credentials ceremony (photo record) of 23 October 2023 (23 Oct 2023).National day
3 March
Liberation Day. Next on 3 March 2027 (in 4 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- EP 16/17, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-2611 5549, 2611 5551, 26115550Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- embassy.delhi@mfa.bgSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- +91-11-2687 6190Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 9.00 A.M. to 1.00 P.M.; 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
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Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (mfa.bg)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
- Consular services
- Consular services (mfa.bg)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with Bulgaria
The MEA brief of April 2020 gives India-Bulgaria trade figures for each year from 2013-2014, lists the main goods traded and names the economic agreements between the two countries. It also records the use of Bulgarian locations by Indian film productions.
Trade and investment between India and Bulgaria (3 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and Bulgaria: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
7th India-Bulgaria Foreign Office Consultations
The 7th round of India–Bulgaria Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held in New Delhi on 01 October 2026, co-chaired by Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George from the Indian side and Mr. Christo Polendakov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from the Bulgarian side.
Source: the full text on mea.gov.in, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar holds talks with Bulgarian Foreign Minister Petrova in Sofia
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held talks in Sofia on June 10, 2026 with Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova and called on Prime Minister Rumen Radev. Discussions covered bilateral cooperation, India-European Union partnership and multilateral issues. He named agro and food processing, pharmaceuticals, engineering, digital and defence as areas of opportunity and invited the Bulgarian creative industry to India.
Source: Press Remarks by EAM Dr S. Jaishankar following the meeting with Foreign Minister Velislava Petrova-Chamova of Bulgaria (June 10, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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India and Bulgaria: guide
The full guideRelations
India and Bulgaria: diplomatic relations and milestones
India and Bulgaria established diplomatic relations in 1954. This article lists the high-level visits in both directions, the President of India's State Visit of September 2018 and the political, legal and sectoral agreements named in the MEA brief.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and Bulgaria
The MEA brief of April 2020 gives India-Bulgaria trade figures for each year from 2013-2014, lists the main goods traded and names the economic agreements between the two countries. It also records the use of Bulgarian locations by Indian film productions.
Indology hindi and yoga
India and Bulgaria: Indology, Hindi studies and yoga
Sofia University has taught Indology since 1983 and hosts a visiting chair for a Professor of Hindi. This article covers Hindi scholarships, ITEC Day, Hindi events and the International Day of Yoga in Bulgaria as described in the MEA brief.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in Bulgaria
Cultural links between India and Bulgaria go back to Rabindranath Tagore's visit to Bulgaria in 1926, and 17 Cultural Exchange Programmes had been signed by April 2020. The Indian community in Bulgaria numbers around 700, with around 300 Indian students.
Practical guide
Bulgaria in India: embassy, consulates and how to get help
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria is at EP 16/17, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, and Bulgaria has honorary consulates in Hyderabad, Kolkata and Mumbai. This article lists the contact details and the travel points in the MEA brief.
Read the full guide to India and Bulgaria
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of April 2020.
Events
No upcoming public events from Bulgaria. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Honorary consulates
Kolkata
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Bulgaria
VISA House, 8/10, Alipore Road, Kolkata, 700 027
Tel: +91-33-3011 9000/1
Mumbai
Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Bulgaria
Samruddha Resources Limited, 6th Floor , A Block, Shivsagar Estate, Dr. Annie Besant, Worli, Mumbai - 400018
Tel: 022-66619000
Honorary consuls are not career diplomats. Their services are usually limited; check with the embassy for passports and visas.
India in Bulgaria
India has one office in Bulgaria, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian mission in Bulgaria.
Questions about the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria
Where is the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in New Delhi?
The chancery of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria is at EP 16/17, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria?
The register lists +91-11-2611 5549, 2611 5551, 26115550, and the email embassy.delhi@mfa.bg.
Who is the Ambassador of Bulgaria to India?
H.E. Mr. Nikolay Yankov, Ambassador. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of Bulgaria?
3 March (Liberation Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does Bulgaria have consulates in India?
Honorary consulates in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria?
https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/india
Where can I find visa information for Bulgaria?
On the official visa page: https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/india (Mission website). Diplo found it on https://www.mfa.bg/en/embassies/india (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and Bulgaria relations?
7th India-Bulgaria Foreign Office Consultations (1 October 2026). The 7th round of India–Bulgaria Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) was held in New Delhi on 01 October 2026, co-chaired by Secretary (West) Shri Sibi George from the Indian side and Mr. Christo Polendakov, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs from the Bulgarian side. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.