Embassy of Italy in Sofia
Today · Closed- Address
- Via Shipka, 2, Sofia
- Phone
- +35929217300
- Website
- ambsofia.esteri.it
- Head of mission
- Apicella Marcello
Italy
Bulgaria
Italian Embassy & Consulates in Bulgaria
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
In Bulgaria, Italy has an embassy in Sofia and an honorary consulate in Plovdiv. Bulgarian citizens and Italian citizens move freely between the two countries.
Italian Embassy in Sofia
At Via Shipka, 2, Sofia, the Italian embassy represents Italy towards Bulgaria. The head of mission on record is Apicella Marcello. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Italian honorary consulates in Bulgaria
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Plovdiv
Via Petko Karavelov n.26 /Business Center Evropa p, Plovdiv
Italy has an honorary consulate in Plovdiv; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Italy visa for Bulgarian citizens
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As Bulgaria and Italy both belong to the European free movement area, Bulgarian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Italy.
Bulgaria’s missions in Italy
Missions of Bulgaria in Italy (4)
In return, Bulgaria has 4 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in Bulgaria
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; 2 of them are in Bulgaria.
When Italian missions in Bulgaria are closed
Italian 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in Bulgaria?
The Italian embassy is in Sofia, at Via Shipka, 2, Sofia.
Does Italy have consulates in Bulgaria?
No career consulate is on record, but Italy has an honorary consulate in Plovdiv.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Italy: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
Italian 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 Italy?
Yes, Bulgaria has its embassy in Rome, along with 3 other missions in Italy.