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Italy Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
Italy Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
1000 Sofia, 2 “Shipka” Str.
Phone: +359 2 921 73 00
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 46 minutes)
Italy Honorary Consulate in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
4000 Plovdiv, Rue Petko Karavelov, Ét.2
Phone: +359 32 265266
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 46 minutes)
Italy Honorary Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria
9000 Varna, 28, Rue Knyaz N. Nikolaevich, App.7
Phone: +359 888 456 810
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 46 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following Bulgarian and Italian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Sunday, February 01 | 1 week, 3 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, 2 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 12 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Italian Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
Italy currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Bulgaria including Sofia, Plovdiv and Varna.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to Italy for "Freedom of movement " without having to apply or obtain a Italian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Italian embassies in Bulgaria?
The Italian representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Italian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime (BG) Sun, Feb 01, 2026 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in Italy vs Bulgaria
Rome, Italy time is 1:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
09:44AMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Rome, Italy
08:44AMWednesday, January 21, 2026