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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aliyah Day School Observance | Sunday, October 18 | 5 days, 22 hours |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Revival Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Hanukkah (Day 1) | Saturday, December 05 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 2) | Sunday, December 06 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 3) | Monday, December 07 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 4) | Tuesday, December 08 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 5) | Wednesday, December 09 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 6) / Rosh Chodesh Tevet | Thursday, December 10 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 7) | Friday, December 11 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Hanukkah (Day 8) | Saturday, December 12 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Asarah B'Tevet (Tenth of Tevet) | Sunday, December 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
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 School Observance (IL) Sun, Oct 18, 2026 (6 days, 2 hours)
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Time in Israel vs Bulgaria
Jerusalem, Israel time is is same date and time Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
21:59PMSunday, October 11, 2026
Jerusalem, Israel
21:59PMSunday, October 11, 2026