Embassy of Poland in Sofia, Bulgaria; address Khan Krum 46, 1142, Sofia; phone +35929023400. Head of mission: Mr. Maciej Szymański. Plus 1 other mission.
Head of mission: Mr. Maciej Szymański, Ambassador (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Poland, 7 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Andrzej Bukowinski, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Poland is an appealing destination for some Bulgarian travelers, thanks to its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. With popular cities like Krakow and Warsaw, along with the beautiful Tatra Mountains, it has become increasingly prominent in international tourism. Given that 4.1 million Bulgarians travel abroad annually, a portion of them may find Poland to be an attractive option.
Poland is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Bulgaria. It ranks 20th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is comparable to Bulgaria's 21st position. According to the Global Peace Index, Poland ranks 32nd out of 160 countries, while Bulgaria is slightly safer at 26th. In terms of crime statistics, Poland has a lower murder rate of 0.7 per 100,000 people compared to Bulgaria's 1.3. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with Poland at 0.4 and Bulgaria at 0.8. When examining organized crime, Poland scores better in several categories, such as mafia groups (Poland 2.0 vs. Bulgaria 4.5) and state crime (Poland 3.5 vs. Bulgaria 7.5). However, Bulgaria has lower scores in some areas of drug trade. Overall, both countries have their safety challenges, but Poland is a relatively safe option for tourists.