Embassy of Germany in Sofia
Today 08:15–10:30- Address
- Uliza Frederic-Joliot-Curie 25, Sofia
- Website
- sofia.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Irene Maria Plank, Ambassador
Germany
Bulgaria
German Embassy & Consulates in Bulgaria
- 1 embassy
- 2 honorary consulates
In Bulgaria, Germany has an embassy in Sofia and 2 honorary consulates in Varna and Plovdiv. Bulgarian citizens and German citizens move freely between the two countries.
Map: Germany’s 3 missions in Bulgaria
Map: Germany’s 3 missions in Bulgaria
German Embassy in Sofia
At Uliza Frederic-Joliot-Curie 25, Sofia, the German embassy represents Germany towards Bulgaria. The head of mission on record is Irene Maria Plank, Ambassador. Its website is linked on its page.
German honorary consulates in Bulgaria
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Varna
Bul. 8-mi Primorski Polk 54, Etage 2, Office 2, 9000 Varna.
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Plovdiv
ul. Saborna 7, 4000 Plovdiv
Germany has 2 honorary consulates in Bulgaria, in Varna and Plovdiv; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Germany visa for Bulgarian citizens
BulgariaGermany Visa-free Germany visa for citizens of Bulgaria
GermanyBulgaria Visa-free Bulgaria visa for citizens of Germany
As Bulgaria and Germany both belong to the European free movement area, Bulgarian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Germany.
Bulgaria’s missions in Germany
Missions of Bulgaria in Germany (11)
In return, Bulgaria has 11 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Bulgaria
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 3 of them are in Bulgaria.
When German missions in Bulgaria are closed
German missions in Bulgaria close on Bulgaria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Second day of Christmas on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Bulgaria?
The German embassy is in Sofia, at Uliza Frederic-Joliot-Curie 25, Sofia.
Does Germany have consulates in Bulgaria?
No career consulate is on record, but Germany has 2 honorary consulates in Varna and Plovdiv.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Germany: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Do German citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
German citizens need no visa for Bulgaria: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Does Bulgaria have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Bulgaria has its embassy in Berlin, along with 10 other missions in Germany.