Finnish Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
Finland Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- Бачо Киро 26-28, София
- Phone
- +359 2 810 2110
- Website
- finlandabroad.fi
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 12 June 2026
The Finnish embassy in Sofia stands at Бачо Киро 26-28, София, in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:15–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays. Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Finland: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Opening hours of the Finnish embassy in Sofia
| Monday | 08:15–16:15 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:15–16:15 |
| Wednesday | 08:15–16:15 |
| Thursday | 08:15–16:15 |
| Friday | 08:15–15:00 |
| 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 Finland
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Independence Day
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Christmas Eve
The Finnish embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:15–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays.
Finland visa for Bulgarian citizens
BulgariaFinland Visa-free Finland visa for citizens of Bulgaria
FinlandBulgaria Visa-free Bulgaria visa for citizens of Finland
Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Finland: 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 | 199 | 186 | 5 | 2.5% | 52.7% |
| 2024 | 19 | 19 | 0 | – | – |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – |
In 2025, Finland’s embassy in Sofia received 2 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2. Applications fell by 89% compared with 2024 (19).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bulgaria, 0.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Finland’s rate worldwide was 13.4%. Finland received the 5th 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 Ireland in SofiaБачо Киро 26-28, 1000 София
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Embassy of Slovenia in SofiaБачо Киро 26-28, 1000 София
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Honorary Consulate of Norway in SofiaБачо Киро 26, 1000 София
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Embassy of Cyprus in SofiaБачо Киро 30, Sofia
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Embassy of Kazakhstan in SofiaСв. Св. Кирил и Методий 37, Sofia
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in Sofia9, Moskovska St, 1000 Sofia
Finland’s other missions in Bulgaria
The Finnish embassy in Sofia is the only mission of Finland in Bulgaria on record. Bulgaria in turn has an embassy in Helsinki.
Good to know
About the Finnish embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Finland in Sofia.
Address and contact
Address: Бачо Киро 26-28, София. The record for the Finnish embassy in Sofia includes a phone number and an official website.
When the Finnish embassy in Sofia is closed
The Finnish embassy in Sofia closes on Bulgaria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Finland such as Independence Day (Itsenäisyyspäivä) on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Before visiting the Finnish embassy in Sofia
Current procedures for the Finnish embassy in Sofia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Finnish embassy in Sofia
The Finnish embassy in Sofia has 23 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Finnish Embassy in Sofia?
The Finnish embassy in Sofia is at Бачо Киро 26-28, София.
What are the opening hours of the Finnish Embassy in Sofia?
The Finnish embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:15–16:15, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Finnish Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Finnish embassy in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the Finnish Embassy in Sofia closed?
The Finnish 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 Finland.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Finland?
Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Finland: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
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