Please kindly note that from 1 January 2026, the legal aid office of the Helsinki Committee is closed for reception.
You may receive free legal assistance at the Bureau for Information and Services for Third Country Nationals at bul. “Hristo Botev” 111, (tel.: + 359 879 651 046; +359 88 2 66 00 56):
- Every second Tuesday: from Foundation Access to Rights (FAR) – 10:30 to 13:00 (if you have already received international or temporary protection)
- Every Thursday: from Centre for Legal Aid – Voice in Bulgaria – 10:30 to 12:30 (if you are an applicant for international protection)
Please note that the organizations listed above may limit the provision of free legal assistance to vulnerable persons and make it conditional on the applicant’s financial means.
You can obtain more information regarding the international and temporary protection procedure in Bulgaria, as well as your rights upon recognition, as well as available support services on UNHCR’s Help page.
If you would like to reach out to UNHCR Bulgaria directly you can either:
- Fill out our Feedback & Complaint form
- Send us an email at [email protected]
- Write to us on WhatsApp/Telegram/Viber at +359 88 544 0599