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Italy Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

Italy Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria

Italy Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
1000 Sofia, 2 “Shipka” Str.
Phone: +359 2 921 73 00 Working hours: Close now

Italy Honorary Consulate in Plovdiv, Bulgaria

Italy Honorary Consulate in Plovdiv, Bulgaria
4000 Plovdiv, Rue Petko Karavelov, Ét.2
Phone: +359 32 265266 Working hours: Close now

Italy Honorary Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria

Italy Honorary Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria
9000 Varna, 28, Rue Knyaz N. Nikolaevich, App.7
Phone: +359 888 456 810 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following Bulgarian and Italian holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
All Saints' Day Saturday, November 01 1 day, 19 hours
The Feast of St. Ambrose (Milan) Sunday, December 07 1 month, 1 week
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, December 08 1 month, 1 week
December Solstice Sunday, December 21 1 month, 3 weeks
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24 1 month, 3 weeks
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 1 month, 3 weeks
Second day of Christmas Friday, December 26 1 month, 3 weeks
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31 2 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

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 2025/2024:

  • All Saints' Day (IT & BG) Sat, Nov 01, 2025 (2 days)

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Time in Italy vs Bulgaria

Rome, Italy time is 1:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria

Sofia, Bulgaria 23:40PMWednesday, October 29, 2025
Rome, Italy 22:40PMWednesday, October 29, 2025