Spanish Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
Spain Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- Шейново 29, 1504 София
- Phone
- +359 2 943 3620
- Website
- exteriores.gob.es
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Spain: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 14 August 2026
At Шейново 29, 1504 София, the Spanish embassy in Sofia represents Spain towards Bulgaria. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00. Within 1 km there are 22 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Spanish embassy in Sofia
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| 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 Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
The Spanish embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Spain visa for Bulgarian citizens
BulgariaSpain Visa-free Spain visa for citizens of Bulgaria
SpainBulgaria Visa-free Bulgaria visa for citizens of Spain
As Bulgaria and Spain both belong to the European free movement area, Bulgarian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Spain.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 351 | 314 | 13 | 4.0% | 10.5% |
| 2024 | 55 | 52 | 0 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 7 | 7 | 0 | – | – |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy in Sofia received 7 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 7. Applications fell by 87% compared with 2024 (55).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bulgaria, 0.0% of applications were refused in 2025; Spain’s rate worldwide was 14.6%. Spain received the 2nd 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 South Africa in SofiaШипка 7, 1504 София
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Embassy of Switzerland in SofiaШипка 33, 1504 София
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Embassy of Brazil in SofiaRua Veliko Tarnovo, 5 1504 Sofia Bulgaria
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Embassy of Serbia in SofiaВелико Търново 3, 1504 София
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Embassy of France in Sofia27-29, rue Oborichté, 1504 Sofia
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Embassy of Greece in Sofiaбул. Евлоги и Христо Георгиеви 103, 1504 София
Spain’s other missions in Bulgaria
The Spanish embassy in Sofia is the only mission of Spain in Bulgaria on record. Bulgaria in turn has 4 missions in Spain, its embassy being in Madrid.
Good to know
About the Spanish embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Spain in Sofia.
Address and contact
Address: Шейново 29, 1504 София. The record for the Spanish embassy in Sofia includes a phone number and an official website.
When the Spanish embassy in Sofia is closed
The next closures of the Spanish 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 Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Before visiting the Spanish embassy in Sofia
Current procedures for the Spanish embassy in Sofia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Spanish embassy in Sofia
Within 1 km of the Spanish embassy in Sofia there are 22 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Spanish Embassy in Sofia?
The Spanish embassy in Sofia is at Шейново 29, 1504 София.
What are the opening hours of the Spanish Embassy in Sofia?
The Spanish embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Spanish Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Spanish embassy in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the Spanish Embassy in Sofia closed?
The Spanish 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 Spain.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for Spain?
As Bulgaria and Spain both belong to the European free movement area, Bulgarian citizens need only a valid ID card or passport for Spain.
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