Japanese Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
Japan Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- Люлякова градина 14, София
- Phone
- +359 2 971 2708
- Website
- bg.emb-japan.go.jp
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 14 May 2023
The Japanese embassy in Sofia stands at Люлякова градина 14, София, in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours of the Japanese embassy in Sofia
| Monday | 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:3013:30–17:00 break 12:30–13:30 |
| 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 Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
The Japanese embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.
Japan visa for Bulgarian citizens
BulgariaJapan Visa-free, 90 days Japan visa for citizens of Bulgaria
JapanBulgaria Visa-free, 90 days Bulgaria visa for citizens of Japan
Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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Embassy of North Macedonia in SofiaФредерик Жолио Кюри 17, София
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Embassy of Lebanon in SofiaФредерик Жолио Кюри 16, София
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Embassy of Pakistan in Sofiaбул. Драган Цанков 36, Sofia
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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 Azerbaijan in SofiaЧарлз Дарвин 6, 1113 София
Japan’s other missions in Bulgaria
The Japanese embassy in Sofia is the only mission of Japan in Bulgaria on record. Bulgaria in turn has an embassy in Tokyo.
Good to know
About the Japanese embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Japan in Sofia.
Address and contact
Address: Люлякова градина 14, София. The record for the Japanese embassy in Sofia includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Japanese citizens travelling to Bulgaria
Bulgaria admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Japanese embassy in Sofia is closed
Expect the Japanese 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 Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026, a holiday in Japan.
Before visiting the Japanese embassy in Sofia
Current procedures for the Japanese embassy in Sofia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Japanese embassy in Sofia
The Japanese embassy in Sofia has 14 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Japanese Embassy in Sofia?
The Japanese embassy in Sofia is at Люлякова градина 14, София.
What are the opening hours of the Japanese Embassy in Sofia?
The Japanese embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the Japanese Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Japanese embassy in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the Japanese Embassy in Sofia closed?
The Japanese 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 Japan.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Bulgarian citizens do not need a visa for Japan: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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