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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
1 Diplomatic Missions
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Switzerland Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
Ul. Chipka 33 1504 Sofia Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 942 01 00
Working hours: Open now (Close in 3 hours 33 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Bulgarian and Swiss holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Second day of Christmas | Friday, December 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
1. How many Swiss Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
Switzerland currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bulgaria including and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to Switzerland for "Freedom of movement " without having to apply or obtain a Swiss visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swiss embassies in Bulgaria?
The Swiss representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and Swiss holidays in 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (BG & CH) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in Switzerland vs Bulgaria
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
13:57PMFriday, December 12, 2025
Bern, Switzerland
12:57PMFriday, December 12, 2025