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China Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
China Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
Str.Alexander Von Humboldt 7,Sofia 1113, Republic Of Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 973 38 73 and +359 2 973 38 51
Working hours: Open now (Close in 8 hours 29 minutes)
China Consular Department in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 973 39 47
Working hours: Open now (Close in 8 hours 29 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of China may close on the following Bulgarian and Chinese holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 5 days, 9 hours |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 6 days, 9 hours |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 week |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Thursday, February 19 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Friday, February 20 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Saturday, February 21 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Sunday, February 22 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Lantern Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Arbor Day | Thursday, March 12 | 1 month |
1. How many Chinese Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
China currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Bulgaria including Sofia and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for China?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to China for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Chinese visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Chinese embassies in Bulgaria?
The Chinese representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Chinese holidays in 2026/2024:
- Spring Festival Eve (CN) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (5 days, 14 hours)
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Time in China vs Bulgaria
Beijing, China time is 6:00 hours ahead of Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
09:01AMTuesday, February 10, 2026
Beijing, China
15:01PMTuesday, February 10, 2026