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Israel Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

Israel Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria

Israel Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
1113 Sofia, 18, Shipchenski Prohod, Galaxy Trade Center, Floor 6
Phone: +359 2 951 50 44 Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 33 minutes)

Israel Honorary Consulate in Burgas, Bulgaria

Israel Honorary Consulate in Burgas, Bulgaria
8000 Bourgas, 86, Rue San Stefano, Ét.5, App. 3
Phone: +359 888 924 860 (GSM) Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 33 minutes)

Israel Honorary Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria

Israel Honorary Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria
9103 Varna, 22, Rue Jupiter
Phone: +359 52 379 777 Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 33 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following Bulgarian and Israeli holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Aliyah Day Saturday, March 28 4 days, 8 hours
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 29 5 days, 8 hours
Passover Eve Wednesday, April 01 1 week, 1 day
Passover (Day 1) Thursday, April 02 1 week, 2 days
Passover (Day 2) Friday, April 03 1 week, 3 days
Passover (Day 3) Saturday, April 04 1 week, 4 days
Passover (Day 4) Sunday, April 05 1 week, 5 days
Passover (Day 5) Monday, April 06 1 week, 6 days
Passover (Day 6) Tuesday, April 07 2 weeks
Passover (Day 7) Wednesday, April 08 2 weeks, 1 day
Good Friday Friday, April 10 2 weeks, 3 days
Holy Saturday Saturday, April 11 2 weeks, 4 days

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Israeli Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?

Israel currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Bulgaria including Sofia, Burgas and Varna.

2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Israel?

Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to Israel for 3 months without having to apply or obtain a Israeli visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Israeli embassies in Bulgaria?

The Israeli representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Israeli holidays in 2026/2024:

  • Aliyah Day (IL) Sat, Mar 28, 2026 (4 days, 13 hours)

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Time in Israel vs Bulgaria

Jerusalem, Israel time is is same date and time Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria 10:57AMMonday, March 23, 2026
Jerusalem, Israel 10:57AMMonday, March 23, 2026