Greek Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
Greece Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- бул. Евлоги и Христо Георгиеви 103, 1504 София
- Phone
- +359 2 969 1753
- Website
- mfa.gr
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 12 June 2026
At бул. Евлоги и Христо Георгиеви 103, 1504 София, the Greek embassy in Sofia represents Greece towards Bulgaria. Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Greece: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:30–13:15.
Opening hours of the Greek embassy in Sofia
| Monday | 09:30–13:15 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:30–13:15 |
| Wednesday | 09:30–13:15 |
| Thursday | 09:30–13:15 |
| Friday | 09:30–13:15 |
| 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 Greece
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Greek embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–13:15.
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Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Greece: 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 | 961 | 921 | 19 | 2.0% | 80.6% |
| 2024 | 151 | 137 | 2 | 1.4% | 61.3% |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
2025 figures: 1 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at Greece’s embassy in Sofia, and 0 visas were issued. Applications fell by 99% compared with 2024 (151).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bulgaria, 0.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Greece’s rate worldwide was 14.5%. Greece received the 7th 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 Spain in SofiaШейново 29, 1504 София
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Embassy of South Africa in SofiaШипка 7, 1504 София
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Embassy of Brazil in SofiaRua Veliko Tarnovo, 5 1504 Sofia Bulgaria
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Embassy of Serbia in SofiaВелико Търново 3, 1504 София
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Embassy of Switzerland in SofiaШипка 33, 1504 София
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Embassy of Croatia in SofiaОборище 15, 1504 София
Greece’s other missions in Bulgaria
Besides the Greek embassy in Sofia, Greece has 1 other mission in Bulgaria. Consulates: Plovdiv. Bulgaria in turn has 2 missions in Greece, its embassy being in Athens.
Good to know
About the Greek embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Greece in Sofia.
Address and contact
Address: бул. Евлоги и Христо Георгиеви 103, 1504 София. The record for the Greek embassy in Sofia includes a phone number and an official website.
When the Greek embassy in Sofia is closed
Expect the Greek 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 on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Greece.
Before visiting the Greek embassy in Sofia
Current procedures for the Greek embassy in Sofia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Greek embassy in Sofia
Within 1 km of the Greek embassy in Sofia there are 25 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Greek Embassy in Sofia?
The Greek embassy in Sofia is at бул. Евлоги и Христо Георгиеви 103, 1504 София.
What are the opening hours of the Greek Embassy in Sofia?
The Greek embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:30–13:15.
Is the Greek Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Greek embassy in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the Greek Embassy in Sofia closed?
The Greek 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 Greece.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Greece?
Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Greece: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
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