North Korean Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
North Korea Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- Софийско поле 3, 1756 София
- Phone
- +359 2 975 3340
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 14 August 2026
North Korea’s embassy to Bulgaria is in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria, at Софийско поле 3, 1756 София. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 2 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the North Korean embassy in Sofia
| Monday | 09:00–12:0015:00–18:00 break 12:00–15:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:0015:00–18:00 break 12:00–15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:0015:00–18:00 break 12:00–15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:0015:00–18:00 break 12:00–15:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:0015:00–18:00 break 12:00–15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The North Korean embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break.
North Korea visa for Bulgarian citizens
BulgariaNorth Korea Visa required North Korea visa for citizens of Bulgaria
North KoreaBulgaria Visa required Bulgaria visa for citizens of North Korea
Bulgarian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea. Check with the North Korean embassy in Sofia whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
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North Korea’s other missions in Bulgaria
The North Korean embassy in Sofia is the only mission of North Korea in Bulgaria on record. Bulgaria in turn has an embassy in Pyongyang.
Good to know
About the North Korean embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of North Korea in Sofia.
Address and contact
Address: Софийско поле 3, 1756 София. The record for the North Korean embassy in Sofia includes a phone number.
North Korean citizens travelling to Bulgaria
Bulgaria requires North Korean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the North Korean embassy in Sofia is closed
Expect the North Korean embassy in Sofia to be shut on Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the North Korean embassy in Sofia
Call the North Korean embassy in Sofia before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Near the North Korean embassy in Sofia
Within 1 km of the North Korean embassy in Sofia there are 2 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the North Korean Embassy in Sofia?
The North Korean embassy in Sofia is at Софийско поле 3, 1756 София.
What are the opening hours of the North Korean Embassy in Sofia?
The North Korean embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 with a midday break.
Is the North Korean Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the North Korean embassy in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the North Korean Embassy in Sofia closed?
The North Korean 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 North Korea.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for North Korea?
Bulgarian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea.
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