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United Arab Emirates Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
1 Diplomatic Missions
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United Arab Emirates Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
102 Z, Cherni Vrah Blvd. Krastova Vada Sofia 1407 Bulgaria
Phone: +35929955000
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Arab Emirates may close on the following Bulgarian and UAE holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 days, 2 hours |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 days, 2 hours |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 month |
| Revival Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months |
| Second day of Christmas | Saturday, December 26 | 3 months |
| Christmas holiday | Monday, December 28 | 3 months, 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Monday, February 01 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Baba Marta | Monday, March 01 | 5 months, 1 week |
1. How many UAE Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
United Arab Emirates currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Bulgaria including and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Arab Emirates for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a UAE visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of UAE embassies in Bulgaria?
The UAE representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and UAE holidays in 2026/2024:
- Independence Day (BG) Tue, Sep 22, 2026 (2 days, 6 hours)
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Time in United Arab Emirates vs Bulgaria
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates time is 1:00 hours ahead of Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
17:34PMSaturday, September 19, 2026
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
18:34PMSaturday, September 19, 2026