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France Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
4 Diplomatic Missions
4 Cities
France Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia 1504, 27-29 Oboriste Str.
Phone: + 359 2 96 51 100
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 36 minutes)
France Honorary Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria
9000 Varna, 54, Blvd Osmi Primorski Polk, Ét. 2
Phone: +359 52 693 693
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 36 minutes)
France Cooperation and Cultural Activities in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia 1000, 2 “Djakon Ignatii” Str.
Phone: +359 2 937 79 22
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 36 minutes)
France Regional Economic in Sofia, Bulgaria
1504, 21-A “Oborishte” Str, Sofia
Phone: +359 2 960 79 79
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 36 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Bulgarian and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Sunday, February 01 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 11 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
France currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in Bulgaria including Sofia, Varna, Sofia and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for France?
Bulgarian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Bulgaria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Bulgaria?
The French representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime (BG) Sun, Feb 01, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in France vs Bulgaria
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
11:54AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Paris, France
10:54AMTuesday, January 20, 2026