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What Bulgarian consulates can do

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Return and protection abroad

A Bulgarian citizen has the right to return to Bulgaria and is under Bulgarian protection while abroad.

Consular protection has boundaries

Consulates can assist with documents and emergencies, but cannot command local authorities, pay bills, provide a lawyer or grant immunity.

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Know the nearest Bulgarian mission, the EU fallback and what consulates cannot do.