Seychellois nationals in and around Sofia can turn to the Honorary Consulate General of Seychelles in Sofia for information and practical help.
Contact Details
| Address | bul. Balgaria 60 V, 1st floor, Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Telephone | +359 2 818 70 10 +359 888 503 113 |
| Fax | +359 2 818 70 11 |
| consul@seychelles.bg | |
| Head of Mission | Maxim Behar, Honorary Consul General |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not published. Please get in touch first to arrange a meeting.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: bul. Balgaria 60 V, 1st floor, Sofia.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Sofia do?
The honorary consulate general represents Seychelles in Sofia and the surrounding area. According to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026), the post is held by Maxim Behar. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. Questions can be sent in advance: call +359 2 818 70 10 and e-mail consul@seychelles.bg.
Sofia is in Sofia City Province.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Seychelles: no visa for up to 90 days, but a travel authorisation from the Seychelles immigration authorities (seychelles.govtas.com) is required before arrival, according to the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. See the ministry’s visa table for Bulgarian citizens (in Bulgarian).
Which Seychellois office issues passports and visas?
Official documents for Seychellois citizens are issued by the Seychellois Embassy in Brussels (accredited to Bulgaria); the honorary consulate can explain the procedure.
Note: Seychelles has no resident embassy in Sofia; its embassy in Brussels is accredited to Bulgaria.
Closing days
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Bulgarian public holidays. On the Seychellois national day (29 June) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas and Easter.
Seychelles’ offices in Bulgaria
- Brussels – Embassy of Seychelles (accredited to Bulgaria, no resident embassy in Sofia)
- Sofia – Honorary Consulate General (this page)
Common questions about the Sofia office
Where do I renew my Seychellois passport if I live near Sofia?
Seychellois passports are issued through the Seychellois Embassy in Brussels (accredited to Bulgaria), not by the honorary office.
How can I reach the Sofia honorary office of Seychelles?
By phone on +359 2 818 70 10 or by e-mail to consul@seychelles.bg.
Who is the Seychellois honorary consul general in Sofia?
Maxim Behar, according to the Bulgarian Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026).
Do I need a visa for Seychelles with a Bulgarian passport?
No visa, but see the entry conditions above.
Details checked on 14 October 2026. Sources: Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – List of the Diplomatic Corps (September 2026), Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – visas for Bulgarian citizens (in Bulgarian). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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