Irish Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
Ireland Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- Бачо Киро 26-28, 1000 София
- Phone
- +359 2 985 3425
- Website
- ireland.ie
- Fax
- +359 2 983 3302
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 22 October 2024
The Irish embassy in Sofia stands at Бачо Киро 26-28, 1000 София, in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Ireland: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Opening hours of the Irish embassy in Sofia
| Monday | 10:00–13:0014:00–16:00 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–13:0014:00–16:00 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 10:00–13:0014:00–16:00 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 10:00–13:0014:00–16:00 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 10:00–13:0014:00–16:00 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Ireland
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Irish embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:00 with a midday break.
Ireland visa for Bulgarian citizens
BulgariaIreland Visa-free Ireland visa for citizens of Bulgaria
IrelandBulgaria Visa-free Bulgaria visa for citizens of Ireland
Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Ireland: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Finland in SofiaБачо Киро 26-28, София
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Honorary Consulate of Norway in SofiaБачо Киро 26, 1000 София
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Embassy of Slovenia in SofiaБачо Киро 26-28, 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
Ireland’s other missions in Bulgaria
The Irish embassy in Sofia is the only mission of Ireland in Bulgaria on record. Bulgaria in turn has an embassy in Dublin.
Good to know
About the Irish embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Ireland in Sofia.
Address and contact
Address: Бачо Киро 26-28, 1000 София. The record for the Irish embassy in Sofia includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
When the Irish embassy in Sofia is closed
The Irish 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 Ireland such as Christmas Day (Lá Nollag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Irish embassy in Sofia
Current procedures for the Irish embassy in Sofia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Irish embassy in Sofia
The Irish embassy in Sofia has 23 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Irish Embassy in Sofia?
The Irish embassy in Sofia is at Бачо Киро 26-28, 1000 София.
What are the opening hours of the Irish Embassy in Sofia?
The Irish embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:00 with a midday break.
Is the Irish Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Irish embassy in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the Irish Embassy in Sofia closed?
The Irish 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 Ireland.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Bulgarian citizens need no visa for Ireland: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
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