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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: Open now (Close in 8 hours 7 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Sunday, February 01 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 3 months |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 11 | 3 months |
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:
- Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime (BG) Sun, Feb 01, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in Netherlands vs Bulgaria
Amsterdam, Netherlands time is 1:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
09:23AMThursday, January 08, 2026
Amsterdam, Netherlands
08:23AMThursday, January 08, 2026