The Embassy of Greece in Sofia is Greece’s diplomatic mission to Bulgaria. Greek nationals in Bulgaria turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | San Stefano Street 33, Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Telephone | +359 2 843 30 85 +359 2 969 17 53 |
| gremb.sof@mfa.gr grcon.sof@mfa.gr |
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| Website | www.mfa.gr/bulgaria/bg/the-embassy |
| Head of Mission | Alexios Marios Lyberopoulos, Ambassador |
| National Day | 25 March (Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
According to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026), the embassy’s consular section hours are 09:30–15:00; the days of the week are not specified. Office hours: 08:30–16:30 (days not specified). Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Consular section hours: 09:30–15:00 (days of the week not specified in the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026)).
- Also listed: Office hours: 08:30–16:30 (days not specified).
- Consular section: Evlogui Gueorguiev Boulevard 103.
The embassy and its network in Bulgaria
Alexios Marios Lyberopoulos heads the embassy as ambassador; the Bulgarian diplomatic list gives 26 January 2023 as the date of the presentation of credentials.
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Greek sources:
Greek passport (application abroad)
- Book an appointment with the competent Greek consular authority and submit the documents in person – the passport is issued by the Hellenic Police
- The application form, completed at the consulate
- Your previous passport, if you have one
- Greek police ID card – or a birth certificate from your Greek municipality (can be downloaded via gov.gr)
- Recent photo meeting the technical specifications (ask the consulate which format is accepted now)
- Receipt for the consular fee; men of military age: proof that military obligations are settled
Sources: Hellenic Police – National Passport Centre: instructions, Embassy of Greece in the UK – supporting documents for adult passports (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other consulates and embassies in Bulgaria
106 other countries are represented in Bulgaria, among them: Guatemala (honorary), Guinea (honorary), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), Hungary (embassy), India (embassy), Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Iraq (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Japan (embassy), Kazakhstan (embassy), Kenya (honorary), Kosovo (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Latvia (honorary), Lebanon (embassy), North Korea (embassy), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 107 missions is on the overview page for Bulgaria.
Closing days
Like most offices in Bulgaria, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Orthodox Easter (Good Friday to Easter Monday), 24 May, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day. On the Greek national day (25 March) the office is usually closed or holds a reception.
Emergency assistance
In Bulgaria, the emergency number is 112. Bulgarian citizens who need help in Greece can contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Athens or the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry’s 24-hour Situation Centre on +359 2 948 24 04 or +359 2 971 38 56.
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Details checked on 14 October 2026. Sources: Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – List of the Diplomatic Corps (September 2026), www.mfa.gr/bulgaria/bg/the-embassy. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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