German Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
Germany Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- Uliza Frederic-Joliot-Curie 25, Sofia
- Website
- sofia.diplo.de
- Fax
- +359 2 963 41 17
Head of mission: Irene Maria Plank, Ambassador
Sources: OpenStreetMap · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 23 October 2026
The German embassy in Sofia stands at Uliza Frederic-Joliot-Curie 25, Sofia, in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Free movement applies: Bulgarian citizens enter Germany with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Sofia
| Monday | 08:15–11:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:15–11:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:15–11:30 |
| Thursday | 08:15–11:30 |
| Friday | 08:15–10:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Rechts- und Konsularreferat: Montag bis Donnerstag: 08.15 Uhr bis 11.30 Uhr Freitag: 08.15 Uhr bis 10.30 Uhr Für Beantragung von Pass/Personalausweis vorherige online-Terminvereinbarung erforderlich. Fertige Pässe/Personalausweise können während der oben genannten Öffnungszeiten ohne Termin abgeholt werden. Für Kopienbeglaubigungen ist eine vorherige Terminvereinbarung nicht erforderlich. Sie können montags bis donnerstags zwischen 8.15 Uhr und 9.00 Uhr mit Ihren Unterlagen vorsprechen. Freitags werden keine Unterlagen angenommen. Für Unterschriftsbeglaubigungen beachten Sie bitte die Hinweise auf unserer Webseite zum Thema Beglaubigungen Visastelle - Antragsentgegennahme nur nach vorheriger online-Terminvereinbarung Montag bis Donnerstag: 08.15 Uhr bis 11.30 Uhr: nur Antragsentgegennahme 15.00 Uhr bis 15.30 Uhr: nur Ausgabe der visierten Pässe Freitag: 08.15 Uhr bis 10.30 Uhr: nur Antragsentgegennahme 12.30 Uhr bis 13.00 Uhr: nur Ausgabe der visierten Pässe Feiertage im Jahre 2026 und 2027, an denen die Botschaft geschlossen ist, finden Sie hier. Bezahlung Bargeld (ausschließlich Euro) oder Kredit-/Debitkarte (Visa-, Mastercard)
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:15–11:30, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Bulgarian citizens
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Free movement applies: Bulgarian citizens enter Germany with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 676 | 659 | 15 | 2.2% | 99.8% |
| 2024 | 101 | 96 | 0 | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 0 | – | – |
2025 figures: 5 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Germany’s embassy in Sofia, and 5 visas were issued. Applications fell by 95% compared with 2024 (101).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bulgaria, 0.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Germany’s rate worldwide was 13.1%. Germany received the 3rd 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
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Embassy of Argentina in SofiaCalle Frederic Joliot-Curie Nº 19 - Bloque 1 - Pisos 4 - Departmento 6 - Barrio Izgrev -, 1113 Sofía, Sofia
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Embassy of Pakistan in Sofiaбул. Драган Цанков 36, Sofia
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Embassy of Mongolia in SofiaФредерик Жолио Кюри 52, София
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Embassy of Lebanon in SofiaФредерик Жолио Кюри 16, София
Germany’s other missions 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
All missions of Germany in Bulgaria (3)
The German embassy in Sofia is one of 3 missions of Germany in Bulgaria. Honorary consulates: Varna and Plovdiv. Bulgaria in turn has 11 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Sofia. The head of mission on record is Irene Maria Plank, Ambassador.
Address and contact
Address: Uliza Frederic-Joliot-Curie 25, Sofia. The record for the German embassy in Sofia includes a fax number and an official website.
When the German embassy in Sofia is closed
Expect the German 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 Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Sofia
Current procedures for the German embassy in Sofia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Sofia
The German embassy in Sofia has 12 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Sofia?
The German embassy in Sofia is at Uliza Frederic-Joliot-Curie 25, Sofia.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Sofia?
The German embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:15–11:30, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Sofia closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Free movement applies: Bulgarian citizens enter Germany with a passport or national identity card and need no visa, whatever the length of stay.
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