Dutch Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
Netherlands Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- Oborishte street 15, 1504 Sofia
- Phone
- +359 2 816 0300
- Website
- nederlandwereldwijd.nl
- Fax
- +359 2 816 0301
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 13 June 2026
The Netherlands’ embassy to Bulgaria is in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, at Oborishte street 15, 1504 Sofia. It is listed as open 3 days a week, 10:00–12:00. Bulgarian citizens need no visa for the Netherlands: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
Opening hours of the Dutch embassy in Sofia
| Monday | 10:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00–12:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| 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 the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Dutch embassy in Sofia is listed as open 3 days a week, 10:00–12:00.
Netherlands visa for Bulgarian citizens
BulgariaNetherlands Visa-free Netherlands visa for citizens of Bulgaria
NetherlandsBulgaria Visa-free Bulgaria visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Bulgarian citizens need no visa for the Netherlands: 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 | 340 | 295 | 34 | 10.2% | 66.4% |
| 2024 | 37 | 29 | 5 | 14.3% | 65.5% |
| 2025 | 10 | 9 | 0 | – | – |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy in Sofia received 10 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 9. Applications fell by 73% compared with 2024 (37).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bulgaria, 0.0% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 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 Croatia in SofiaОборище 15, 1504 София
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Embassy of Slovakia in Sofiaбул. Янко Сакъзов 9, 1504 София
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Honorary Consulate of Jordan in Sofiaбул. Янко Сакъзов 1, 1504 Sofia
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Embassy of France in Sofia27-29, rue Oborichté, 1504 Sofia
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Embassy of Serbia in SofiaВелико Търново 3, 1504 София
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Embassy of Brazil in SofiaRua Veliko Tarnovo, 5 1504 Sofia Bulgaria
The Netherlands’ other missions in Bulgaria
The Dutch embassy in Sofia is the only mission of the Netherlands in Bulgaria on record. Bulgaria in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Sofia.
Address and contact
Address: Oborishte street 15, 1504 Sofia. The record for the Dutch embassy in Sofia includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
When the Dutch embassy in Sofia is closed
Expect the Dutch 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 (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the Netherlands.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Sofia
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Sofia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Sofia
The Dutch embassy in Sofia has 25 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Sofia?
The Dutch embassy in Sofia is at Oborishte street 15, 1504 Sofia.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Sofia?
The Dutch embassy in Sofia is listed as open 3 days a week, 10:00–12:00.
Is the Dutch Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Dutch embassy in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Sofia closed?
The Dutch 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 the Netherlands.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Bulgarian citizens need no visa for the Netherlands: under European free movement rules they can travel, live and work there with a valid passport or national ID card.
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