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Greece Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Greece Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, 33 “San Stefano” Str.
Phone: +359 2 843 30 85 and +359 2 84330 86 and +359 2 946 10 30 and +359 2 94340 96 and +359 2 943 34 53
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 48 minutes)
Greece Consulate General in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
10, Preslav Street Plovdiv Bulgaria
Phone: + 359 32 632 003
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 48 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Greece may close on the following Bulgarian and Greek holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Culture and Literacy Day | Sunday, May 24 | 2 days, 19 hours |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Monday, May 25 | 3 days, 19 hours |
| Orthodox Holy Spirit Sunday | Sunday, May 31 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Orthodox Holy Spirit Monday | Monday, June 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| July Morning | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| The Restoration of Democracy | Friday, July 24 | 2 months |
| Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Unification Day | Sunday, September 06 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Unification Day | Monday, September 07 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 4 months |
1. How many Greek Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
Greece currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Bulgaria including Sofia and Plovdiv.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Greece?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to Greece for "Freedom of movement " without having to apply or obtain a Greek visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Greek embassies in Bulgaria?
The Greek representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Greek holidays in 2026/2024:
- Culture and Literacy Day (BG) Sun, May 24, 2026 (2 days, 23 hours)
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Time in Greece vs Bulgaria
Athens, Greece time is 1:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
00:12AMThursday, May 21, 2026
Athens, Greece
23:12PMWednesday, May 20, 2026