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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Bulgaria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria
9, Moskovska St 1000 Sofia Bulgaria
Phone: +359 2933 9222
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 8 minutes)
United Kingdom Consular office in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
Phone: +359 933 92 22
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 8 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Bulgarian and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Burns Night | Sunday, January 25 | 2 days, 12 hours |
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Sunday, February 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Chinese New Year | Tuesday, February 17 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ramadan Start | Wednesday, February 18 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Bulgaria?
United Kingdom currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Bulgaria including Sofia and Sofia.
2 - Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Citizens of Bulgaria (holders of regular passports) can travel to United Kingdom for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a British visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Bulgaria?
The British representative offices in Bulgaria will be closed in observance of the following Bulgarian and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Burns Night (GB) Sun, Jan 25, 2026 (2 days, 17 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Bulgaria
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria
06:52AMThursday, January 22, 2026
London, United Kingdom
04:52AMThursday, January 22, 2026