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Switzerland Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Switzerland Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
Ul. Chipka 33 1504 Sofia Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2 942 01 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 8 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Switzerland may close on the following Bulgarian and Swiss holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 2 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 4 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 month |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 1 month |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 11 | 1 month |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 12 | 1 month, 1 week |
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 2026/2024:
- Saint Joseph's Day (CH) Thu, Mar 19, 2026 (2 weeks)
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Time in Switzerland vs Bulgaria
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
02:52AMWednesday, March 04, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
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