Slovak Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
Slovakia Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- бул. Янко Сакъзов 9, 1504 София
- Phone
- +359 2 942 9211
- Website
- mzv.sk
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 21 September 2026
At бул. Янко Сакъзов 9, 1504 София, the Slovak embassy in Sofia represents Slovakia towards Bulgaria. Its opening hours on record: 3 days a week, 09:00–12:00. As Bulgaria and Slovakia both belong to the European free movement area, Bulgarian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Slovakia.
Opening hours of the Slovak embassy in Sofia
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| 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 Slovakia
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Slovak embassy in Sofia is listed as open 3 days a week, 09:00–12:00.
Slovakia visa for Bulgarian citizens
BulgariaSlovakia Visa-free Slovakia visa for citizens of Bulgaria
SlovakiaBulgaria Visa-free Bulgaria visa for citizens of Slovakia
As Bulgaria and Slovakia both belong to the European free movement area, Bulgarian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Slovakia.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22 | 22 | 0 | 0.0% | 45.5% |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 | – | – |
In 2024, Slovakia’s embassy in Sofia received 3 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3. Applications fell by 86% compared with 2023 (22).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bulgaria, 2.5% of applications were refused in 2024; Slovakia’s rate worldwide was 9.9%. Slovakia received the 17th largest number of applications of the 17 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 2023–2024 (© 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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Honorary Consulate of Jordan in Sofiaбул. Янко Сакъзов 1, 1504 Sofia
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Embassy of the Netherlands in SofiaOborishte street 15, 1504 Sofia
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Embassy of Croatia in SofiaОборище 15, 1504 София
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Embassy of Denmark in Sofiaбул. Княз Александър Дондуков 54, 1504 София
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Apostolic Nunciature in Sofia11-ти август 6, Sofia
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Embassy of France in Sofia27-29, rue Oborichté, 1504 Sofia
Slovakia’s other missions in Bulgaria
The Slovak embassy in Sofia is the only mission of Slovakia in Bulgaria on record. Bulgaria in turn has an embassy in Bratislava.
Good to know
About the Slovak embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Slovakia in Sofia.
Address and contact
Address: бул. Янко Сакъзов 9, 1504 София. The record for the Slovak embassy in Sofia includes a phone number and an official website.
When the Slovak embassy in Sofia is closed
The next closures of the Slovak embassy in Sofia for public holidays in Bulgaria are Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Christmas Eve (Štedrý deň) on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Before visiting the Slovak embassy in Sofia
Current procedures for the Slovak embassy in Sofia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Slovak embassy in Sofia
The Slovak embassy in Sofia has 29 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Slovak Embassy in Sofia?
The Slovak embassy in Sofia is at бул. Янко Сакъзов 9, 1504 София.
What are the opening hours of the Slovak Embassy in Sofia?
The Slovak embassy in Sofia is listed as open 3 days a week, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Slovak Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Slovak embassy in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the Slovak Embassy in Sofia closed?
The Slovak 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 Slovakia.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
As Bulgaria and Slovakia both belong to the European free movement area, Bulgarian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Slovakia.
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