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Netherlands Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Netherlands Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
Oborishtestraat 15 1504 Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: +35 928 160 300
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Netherlands may close on the following Bulgarian and Dutch holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 days, 8 hours |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Monday, May 25 | 2 weeks |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| July Morning | Wednesday, July 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Unification Day | Sunday, September 06 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Unification Day | Monday, September 07 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 4 months, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many Dutch Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
Netherlands currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bulgaria including and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to Netherlands for Freedom of movement without having to apply or obtain a Dutch visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Dutch embassies in Bulgaria?
The Dutch representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Dutch holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (NL) Thu, May 14, 2026 (3 days, 12 hours)
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Time in Netherlands vs Bulgaria
Amsterdam, Netherlands time is 1:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
11:22AMSunday, May 10, 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
10:22AMSunday, May 10, 2026