Apostolic Nunciature in Sofia
Embassy 
Holy See Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- 11-ти август 6, Sofia
- Phone
- +359 2 981 1743
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 16 July 2026
The apostolic nunciature in Sofia stands at 11-ти август 6, Sofia, in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Bulgarian citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa.
Opening hours of the apostolic nunciature in Sofia
| Monday | 09:00–13:0014:00–15:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–15:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–15:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:0014:00–15:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–13:0014:00–15:00 break 13:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the Holy See
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
The apostolic nunciature in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:00 with a midday break.
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Embassy of Denmark in Sofiaбул. Княз Александър Дондуков 54, 1504 София
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Honorary Consulate of Jordan in Sofiaбул. Янко Сакъзов 1, 1504 Sofia
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Embassy of Italy in SofiaVia Shipka, 2, Sofia
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Embassy of Austria in Sofiaбул. Цар Освободител 13, София
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Embassy of Slovakia in Sofiaбул. Янко Сакъзов 9, 1504 София
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The Holy See’s other missions in Bulgaria
The apostolic nunciature in Sofia is the only mission of the Holy See in Bulgaria on record. Bulgaria has no mission in the Holy See on record.
Good to know
About the apostolic nunciature in Sofia
As the Holy See’s diplomatic mission to Bulgaria, it handles relations with the state and the Catholic Church in Bulgaria rather than visas.
Address and contact
Address: 11-ти август 6, Sofia. The record for the apostolic nunciature in Sofia includes a phone number.
Citizens of the Holy See travelling to Bulgaria
Citizens of the Holy See can visit Bulgaria without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the apostolic nunciature in Sofia is closed
The next closures of the apostolic nunciature in Sofia for public holidays in Bulgaria are Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the apostolic nunciature in Sofia
Call the apostolic nunciature in Sofia before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Near the apostolic nunciature in Sofia
The apostolic nunciature in Sofia has 32 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Apostolic Nunciature in Sofia?
The apostolic nunciature in Sofia is at 11-ти август 6, Sofia.
What are the opening hours of the Apostolic Nunciature in Sofia?
The apostolic nunciature in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–15:00 with a midday break.
Is the Apostolic Nunciature in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the apostolic nunciature in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the Apostolic Nunciature in Sofia closed?
The apostolic nunciature in Sofia closes on Bulgaria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the Holy See.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the Holy See?
Bulgarian citizens can enter the Holy See without a visa.
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