British Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
United Kingdom Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- 9, Moskovska St, 1000 Sofia
- Phone
- +359 2 933 9222
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Nathaniel Copsey
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 21 September 2026
At 9, Moskovska St, 1000 Sofia, the British embassy in Sofia represents the United Kingdom towards Bulgaria. Its opening hours on record: 7 days a week. Within 1 km there are 27 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Sofia
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Sofia is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Bulgarian citizens
BulgariaUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Bulgaria
United KingdomBulgaria Visa-free, 90 days Bulgaria visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Bulgarian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Sofia.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Czech Republic in SofiaГеорги С. Раковски 100, 1000 София
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Embassy of Finland in SofiaБачо Киро 26-28, София
- Embassy of Slovenia in Sofia
Бачо Киро 26-28, 1000 София
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Embassy of Ireland in SofiaБачо Киро 26-28, 1000 София
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Honorary Consulate of Norway in SofiaБачо Киро 26, 1000 София
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Bulgaria
The British embassy in Sofia is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Bulgaria on record. Bulgaria in turn has 3 missions in the United Kingdom, its embassy being in London.
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Good to know
About the British embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Sofia. The head of mission on record is Nathaniel Copsey.
Address and contact
Address: 9, Moskovska St, 1000 Sofia. The record for the British embassy in Sofia includes a phone number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Bulgaria
No visa is needed by British citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Sofia is closed
The British embassy in Sofia closes on Bulgaria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Sofia
Current procedures for the British embassy in Sofia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Sofia
Within 1 km of the British embassy in Sofia there are 27 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Sofia?
The British embassy in Sofia is at 9, Moskovska St, 1000 Sofia.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Sofia?
The British embassy in Sofia is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Sofia include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Sofia closed?
The British 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 United Kingdom.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Bulgarian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for the United Kingdom, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
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