Belgian Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
Belgium Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- Blvd James Boucher 103, Sofia
- Phone
- +359 2 988 7290
- Fax
- +359 2 963 3638
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 30 December 2024
The Belgian embassy in Sofia stands at Blvd James Boucher 103, Sofia, in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Belgium: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Opening hours of the Belgian embassy in Sofia
| Monday | 09:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00 Appointment required for visas, otherwise recommended. |
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| Tuesday | 09:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00 Appointment required for visas, otherwise recommended. |
| Wednesday | 09:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00 Appointment required for visas, otherwise recommended. |
| Thursday | 09:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00 Appointment required for visas, otherwise recommended. |
| Friday | 09:30–12:3014:00–17:00 break 12:30–14:00 Appointment required for visas, otherwise recommended. |
| 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 Belgium
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The Belgian embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–17:00 with a midday break.
Belgium visa for Bulgarian citizens
BulgariaBelgium Visa-free Belgium visa for citizens of Bulgaria
BelgiumBulgaria Visa-free Bulgaria visa for citizens of Belgium
Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Belgium: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 179 | 149 | 30 | 16.8% | 57.7% |
| 2024 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 7.1% | 76.9% |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | 0 | – | – |
In 2025, Belgium’s embassy in Sofia received 3 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3. Applications fell by 89% compared with 2024 (28).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bulgaria, 0.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Belgium’s rate worldwide was 26.1%. Belgium received the 4th largest number of applications of the 11 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Bulgaria.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the United States in SofiaКозяк 16, 1408 София
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Embassy of China in SofiaBlvd. James Bourchier 58，Sofia 1407，Republic of Bulgaria
Belgium’s other missions in Bulgaria
The Belgian embassy in Sofia is the only mission of Belgium in Bulgaria on record. Bulgaria in turn has 4 missions in Belgium, its embassy being in Brussels.
Good to know
About the Belgian embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Belgium in Sofia.
Address and contact
Address: Blvd James Boucher 103, Sofia. The record for the Belgian embassy in Sofia includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
When the Belgian embassy in Sofia is closed
Expect the Belgian embassy in Sofia to be shut on Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, a holiday in Belgium.
Before visiting the Belgian embassy in Sofia
Current procedures for the Belgian embassy in Sofia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Belgian embassy in Sofia
Within 1 km of the Belgian embassy in Sofia there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Belgian Embassy in Sofia?
The Belgian embassy in Sofia is at Blvd James Boucher 103, Sofia.
What are the opening hours of the Belgian Embassy in Sofia?
The Belgian embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the Belgian Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Belgian embassy in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the Belgian Embassy in Sofia closed?
The Belgian embassy 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 Belgium.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Belgium?
Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Belgium: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
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