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North Korea Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
North Korea Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
3, Sofiisko Pole St., Darvenitsa Residential Area, 1756 Sofia
Phone: +359 2 975 33 40 and +359 2 974 61 00
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of North Korea may close on the following Bulgarian and North Korean holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Sunday, February 01 | 3 weeks |
| Birth date of Kim Jong Il | Monday, February 16 | 1 month |
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| International Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 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 10 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 11 | 3 months |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 12 | 3 months |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 13 | 3 months |
1. How many North Korean Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
North Korea currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bulgaria including and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Bulgarian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into North Korea. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of North Korea in Bulgaria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of North Korean embassies in Bulgaria?
The North Korean representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and North Korean holidays in 2026/2024:
- Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime (BG) Sun, Feb 01, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Pyongyang, North Korea time is 7:00 hours ahead of Sofia, Bulgaria
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