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UNHCR cooperates with the Government, civil society, refugee-led organisations, academia and the private sector in Bulgaria to ensure the protection and a better future for displaced and stateless people. In Bulgaria, UNHCR has expanded its support to over 100,000 refugees from Ukraine, with assistance and protection. UNHCR supports the State to strengthen its asylum system in line with international humanitarian standards ahead of the implementation of the European Union's Pact on Asylum and Migration.

UNHCR has expanded its support through various programs aimed at improving access to education, employment and essential services.

UNHCR spearheads inter-agency efforts to address the refugee situation as part of a joint effort to support refugee-hosting countries. In 2024, together with its local partners, UNHCR launched the Compass Network of Protection and Inclusion Centres in six refugee-hosting cities in Bulgaria. The centres promote collective empowerment, inclusion, and social cohesion for refugees and vulnerable host community members. This is done through comprehensive support tailored to their diverse needs.

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Bulgaria

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Office contact details

Sofia, Bulgaria

Street Address:
2, Pozitano SQUARE, Perform Business Center Building, 6th F, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Mailing Address:
19 Denkoglu Street, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria
Telephone:
Facsimile:
+359 2 980 1639
Time Zone:
GMT + 2
Working Hours
Monday: 08.30 - 17:30
Tuesday: 08.30 - 17:30
Wednesday: 08.30 - 17:30
Thursday: 08.30 - 17:30
Friday: 08.30 - 17:30
Saturday: closed
Sunday: closed
Public Holidays:
01 January 2026, New Year's Day
03 March 2026, Bulgaria Liberation Day
19 March 2026, Eid al-Fitr
10 April 2026, Easter Good Friday
13 April 2026, Easter Monday
25 May 2026, Day of the Slavonic Alphabet, Bulgarian enlightenment and culture (observed)
26 May 2026, Eid al Adha
07 September 2026, Bulgaria Unification Day (observed)
22 September 2026, Bulgaria Independence Day
25 December 2026, Christmas Day