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Israel Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Israel Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
1113 Sofia, 18, Shipchenski Prohod, Galaxy Trade Center, Floor 6
Phone: +359 2 951 50 44
Working hours: Close now
Israel Honorary Consulate in Burgas, Bulgaria
8000 Bourgas, 86, Rue San Stefano, Ét.5, App. 3
Phone: +359 888 924 860 (GSM)
Working hours: Close now
Israel Honorary Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria
9103 Varna, 22, Rue Jupiter
Phone: +359 52 379 777
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Israel may close on the following Bulgarian and Israeli holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Lag BaOmer | Tuesday, May 05 | 1 day, 20 hours |
| St. George's Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 2 days, 20 hours |
| Jerusalem Day | Friday, May 15 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Shavuot Eve | Thursday, May 21 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Sunday, May 24 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Monday, May 25 | 3 weeks |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| July Morning | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| 17th of Tammuz | Thursday, July 02 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Tisha B'Av Eve | Wednesday, July 22 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
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:
- Lag BaOmer (IL) Tue, May 05, 2026 (2 days)
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Time in Israel vs Bulgaria
Jerusalem, Israel time is is same date and time Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
23:03PMSaturday, May 02, 2026
Jerusalem, Israel
23:03PMSaturday, May 02, 2026