Embassy & Consulate of Bulgaria in China

Ambassador: H.E.Mr. Grigor Porozhanov 
Address: No.4, Xiu Shui Bei Jie, Jian Guo Men Wai, Chaoyang District
Postal Code: 100600
Tel: (+86)10 6532 1946, 6532 1916
Fax: (+86)10 6532 4502
Economic & Commercial Office
Tel: (+86)10 6532 2969
E-mail: bulebm@public.bta.net.cn
 

Address: 7K, Hongqiao Business Center, No. 2272 Hongqiao Road, Shanghai
Postal Code: 200336
Tel: (+86)21 6237 6183
Fax: (+86)21 6237 6189
Mobile Phone: (+86)10 139 1695 3233 (for Consul General)
Working Time: 10:00-12:00, Monday-Friday
Consular Districts: Shanghai Municipality, Zhejiang Province, Jiangsu Province, Anhui Province, Fujian Province, Jiangxi Province
 

 About Visa
According to the Visa Abolition Agreement between Bulgaria and China, Chinese diplomatic / service (official) / ordinary passport holders (including Hong Kong and Marco) are exempt from visa and they can stay there for up to 90 days. 

 Policy of Nationality and Immigration
The Republic of Bulgaria does not recognize dual nationality. Foreigners gaining Bulgarian Permanent Residence for a period exceeding 5 years can apply for Bulgarian nationality.

 Customs
Most nationals believe in Orthodox Church, and 10% of residents who are Turks take the belief of Islam. Contrary to China, a vertical head nod means negation and a lateral headshake means approval. Traditionally, Bulgarians present even-numbered flowers in funerals, so it is a taboo to give even-numbered gifts or flowers in daily life.

 Useful Telephone Numbers of Sofia City
Police Telephone: 166
Fire Emergency Number: 160
Traffic Accident Telephone: 165
Highway Succor: 146
First-aid Center Number: 51531

 Taxi and Suggestions for Taking a Taxi in Sofia
The price generally is 0.50 - 0.70 Bulgarian Lev per kilometers. The starting (minimum) fare is also 0.50 - 0.70 Lev. The taxi is yellow and there is 'taxi' in the top of the taxi. In Sofia, you'd better choose OK Taxi Company (call 9732121), Soifiataxi company, or taxi marked with 91280.

 Please contact China Embassy in Bulgaria if Bulgarians will go to China.