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Bulgaria Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Bulgaria Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Bern 3005, Bernastrasse 02-04
Phone: +41 31 351 14 55 and +41 31 351 14 56
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 45 minutes)
Bulgaria Consulate General in Zurich, Switzerland
Stampfenbachstrasse 138 8023 Zurich Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 732 77 05
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 45 minutes)
Bulgaria Permanent Representation in Geneva, Switzerland
16, Chemin Des Crêts-De-Pregny 1218 Grand Saconnex, Genève
Phone: +41 22 7980300 and +41 22 7980301
Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 45 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Bulgaria may close on the following Swiss and Bulgarian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Bulgarian Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
Bulgaria currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Switzerland including Bern, Zurich and Geneva.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Citizens of Switzerland (holders of regular passports) can travel to Bulgaria for Freedom of movement without having to apply or obtain a Bulgarian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Bulgarian embassies in Switzerland?
The Bulgarian representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and Bulgarian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Baba Marta (BG & CH) Sun, Mar 01, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in Bulgaria vs Switzerland
Sofia, Bulgaria time is 1:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
09:15AMThursday, February 19, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
10:15AMThursday, February 19, 2026