Consent of the Receiving State

(1) The heads of diplomatic missions and consular representations of the Republic of Bulgaria shall without delay, but not later than 55 days in advance of Election Day, request the consent of the receiving state – if needed - for:

1. the conduct of Elections;


2. opening polling stations in the diplomatic missions and consular representations;


3. opening polling stations at places other than the diplomatic missions and consular representations;


4. opening polling stations in a state, where the Republic of Bulgaria has no diplomatic mission or consular representation, but has diplomatic relations and has appointed an accredited Ambassador.

(2) The heads of diplomatic missions and consular representations shall notify without delay the Ministry of Foreign Affairs about the responses received from the receiving State. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall without delay notify the Central Electoral Commission.

(3) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall notify the Central Electoral Commission about the states in which no consent is required under Para. 1