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South Korea Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
South Korea Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
1040 Sofia, 36 “Dragan Tsankov” Blvd., “Interpred”, Bl. A, 7Th Floor
Phone: +359 2 971 21 81 and +359 2 971 25 36
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 12 minutes)
South Korea Honorary Consulate in Burgas, Bulgaria
8000 Bourgas, Residence « Lazouren Bryag », Bureau № 213
Phone: +359 888 580 220
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 12 minutes)
South Korea Honorary Consulate in Varna, Bulgaria
9000 Varna, 6 Rue Sofia, Ét. 3, Bureau №3
Phone: +359 885 202 808
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 12 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Korea may close on the following Bulgarian and South Korean holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 week, 4 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Chuseok Holiday | Thursday, September 24 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Chuseok | Friday, September 25 | 2 weeks |
| Chuseok Holiday | Saturday, September 26 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Armed Forces Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| National Foundation Day | Saturday, October 03 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Hangeul Proclamation Day | Friday, October 09 | 4 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Halloween | Saturday, October 31 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Revival Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many South Korean Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
South Korea currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Bulgaria including Sofia, Burgas and Varna.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for South Korea?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Korea for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a South Korean visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South Korean embassies in Bulgaria?
The South Korean representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and South Korean holidays in 2026/2024:
- Independence Day (BG) Tue, Sep 22, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in South Korea vs Bulgaria
Seoul, South Korea time is 6:00 hours ahead of Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
10:18AMThursday, September 10, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
16:18PMThursday, September 10, 2026