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Bulgaria Inmate Search & Prison Directory

Browse correctional facilities and prisons in Bulgaria. Find addresses, phone numbers, and official contacts for 3 facilities in this directory, plus emergency guidance for US citizens and families of detainees.

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About Bulgaria's Correctional System

Bulgaria's correctional system is managed by the General Directorate for the Execution of Penalties. For inmate searches, use the official contacts listed below or contact the facility directly using the phone numbers on this page. Where available, the facility listings below include addresses, inmate capacity, and descriptive information.

For US citizens detained in Bulgaria, contact US Embassy Bulgaria at +359 2 937 5100 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US.

Key Bulgaria Prison Contacts

Agency / ContactLocationPhoneWebsite
General Directorate for the Execution of Penalties Bulgaria +359-2-813-1000 Visit Site
US Embassy Bulgaria Bulgaria +359 2 937 5100 Visit Site
US State Dept Emergency (from US) Washington DC 1-888-407-4747 Visit Site
Showing 3 facilities in Bulgaria
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📍Ul. Belomorska 12, Plovdiv, 4000
📞032/261-000
👤1,200 Capacity
Prison in Bulgaria's second city. Houses sentenced male prisoners from southern Bulgaria.
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📍Ul. Gen. N. Stoletov 21, Sofia, 1330
📞02/813-1000
👤2,500 Capacity
Bulgaria's main prison. Located in Sofia. Houses sentenced and remand male prisoners. Documented for overcrowding and poor conditions. Condemned by the European Court of Human Rights multiple times.
Facility Closed
📍Ul. Vladislavovo 5, Varna, 9000
📞052/688-000
👤900 Capacity
Prison in Bulgaria's Black Sea port city. Houses sentenced and remand prisoners from northeastern Bulgaria.

Bulgaria Prison FAQ

Browse the facility listings on this page to find the specific institution, then contact them directly using the phone number listed. For US citizens detained in Bulgaria, contact US Embassy Bulgaria at +359 2 937 5100 immediately.
Contact US Embassy Bulgaria at +359 2 937 5100 immediately, or call the US State Department Citizens Emergency Center at 1-888-407-4747 from the US. Consular officers can visit detained Americans, provide lists of local attorneys, and notify family members.
Visitation rules vary significantly by facility and security level in Bulgaria. You will typically need to be on an approved visitor list, present valid government-issued photo ID, and comply with the facility's dress code. Contact the specific facility directly using the phone number listed on this page to confirm current visitation hours and requirements.
Contact Supreme Bar Council of Bulgaria for referrals to qualified criminal defense attorneys in Bulgaria. The US Embassy can also provide a list of local attorneys. You can also find a criminal lawyer through our directory.
Each Bulgaria facility has its own approved methods for receiving inmate funds. Contact the facility directly using the phone numbers listed on this page for current accepted payment methods, deposit limits, and procedures.

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