Bulgaria - Consulate of Switzerland in Sofia

You are a Bulgarian citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Sofia situated in Bulgaria. A consulate in Sofia could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Sofia and Bulgaria in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.


Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Sofia !

However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in Bulgaria besides Sofia.

When Switzerland has more consulates located in Bulgaria ouside of Sofia you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Switzerland in Bulgaria of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Sofia are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Switzerland in Bulgaria besides Sofia

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Bulgaria

Swiss Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria ul. Chipka 33 P.O. Box 132 1000 Sofia Bulgaria
Email: sof.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+359) 2 942 01 00 - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/sofia

Consulate Appointment in Sofia

Most consulates in Sofia need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Sofia first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Sofia do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Bulgaria or Switzerland.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Sofia please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.