Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Bulgarian citizens abroad with no valid travel or identity document can get a temporary passport valid up to 12 months, depending on the time needed to return.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Bulgaria, 29 Pindari Crescent, O'Malley, Canberra (ACT); the only Bulgarian post in Australia, serving all states. Consular office hours 09:30-12:30.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Bulgaria.
How to apply
Submit application with supporting documents at the embassy | Ministry of Interior opinion obtained via the Foreign Ministry
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Processing time: Ministry of Interior opinion due within 3 working days.
Good to know
Page shows only a 2018-2026 copyright notice; passport/ID/licence fees are not on the pages read (fee page lists visa fees only). Checklist not published on the page.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Bulgaria's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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