Embassy of Italy in Sofia

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If you are living or residing in Sofia and planning a trip to Italy, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Italy in Sofia.

This information is for:

Bulgarian passport holders living in Sofia
Italian passports traveling/working or living in Sofia
Foreign passports currently residing in Sofia

Embassy Information

Address:	1000 Sofia, 2 “Shipka” Str.
Phone:	+359 2 921 73 00
Fax:	+359 2 980 37 17
Email:	ambasciata.sofia@esteri.it
Website:	www.ambsofia.esteri.it
Office hours:	Office hours: 09.00 - 17.00 h
Current time in Sofia	21:18 PM Friday, May 22 2026-05-22 (GMT +0300)
Current time in Rome (Italy)	20:18 PM Friday, May 22 2026-05-22 (GMT +0200)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to Italy
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Italian citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Sofia and Rome is 897.35 km (557.59 miles). The average travel time is 1 hours 52 minutes.
Time difference: Sofia is 1:00 hours ahead of Rome. When the time is 21:18 on May, Friday 22 in Sofia, it is 20:18 on May, Friday 22 in Rome

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Italy in Sofia.

Distance from city center 1.17 km ( 0.73 miles)

Nearest airport Sofia Airport (SOF)

Distance to airport 7.64 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Friday (Today, May 22, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 14:00 - 16:00	Close Now
Saturday (May 23, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (May 24, 2026)		Closed
Monday (May 25, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 14:00 - 16:00
Tuesday (May 26, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 14:00 - 16:00
Wednesday (May 27, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 14:00 - 16:00
Thursday (May 28, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 14:00 - 16:00

Upcoming holidays:

Culture and Literacy Day: May 24, 2026 (Next 1 day, 2 hours)

Embassy of Italy in Sofia FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Italy located?

It is located at 1000 Sofia, 2 “Shipka” Str.. Coordinates: (23.3218675, 42.6977082).

2. How do I contact the Italy Embassy in Sofia?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +359 2 921 73 00. The working hours are from Office hours: 09.00 - 17.00 h except official holidays in Italy and Bulgaria.