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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: Close now
China Consular Department in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 973 39 47
Working hours: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 0 minutes |
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Sunday, February 01 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Thursday, February 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Friday, February 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Saturday, February 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | Sunday, February 22 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Lantern Festival | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 months |
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:
- New Year's Day (BG & CN) Thu, Jan 01, 2026 (4 hours, 48 minutes)
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Time in China vs Bulgaria
Beijing, China time is 6:00 hours ahead of Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
19:12PMWednesday, December 31, 2025
Beijing, China
01:12AMThursday, January 01, 2026