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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 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jeune Genevois | Thursday, September 10 | 1 day, 17 hours |
| Knabenschiessen | Saturday, September 12 | 3 days, 17 hours |
| Knabenschiessen | Sunday, September 13 | 4 days, 17 hours |
| Knabenschiessen | Monday, September 14 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Swiss Federal Fast | Sunday, September 20 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Federal Fast Monday | Monday, September 21 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 1 week, 6 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 weeks |
| St. Nicholas of Flüe | Friday, September 25 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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:
- Jeune Genevois (CH) Thu, Sep 10, 2026 (1 day, 21 hours)
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Time in Switzerland vs Bulgaria
Bern, Switzerland time is 1:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
02:42AMTuesday, September 08, 2026
Bern, Switzerland
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