Embassy of Norway in Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address: Sofia
Head of mission: H.E. Ms. Siri Barry, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Embassy of Norway in Sofia, Bulgaria; address Sofia. Head of mission: H.E. Ms. Siri Barry. Plus 2 other missions.
Head of mission: H.E. Ms. Siri Barry, Ambassador (as of 2025)
Head of mission: Ms. Venceslava Petkova Yanchovska Ivanova, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Norway, 6 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr Sasa Miljkovic, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Norway offers a captivating experience for Bulgarian travelers, featuring stunning fjords and rugged landscapes that appeal to nature enthusiasts. With a thriving tourism industry attracting over a million foreign visitors each year, it presents a compelling option for some of the 4.1 million Bulgarians who travel abroad annually.
Norway is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Bulgaria. In terms of safety while walking alone at night, Norway ranks 18th out of 40 countries, while Bulgaria ranks 21st, indicating similar levels of safety. According to the Global Peace Index, Norway is ranked 28th out of 160 countries, slightly behind Bulgaria, which is ranked 26th. When looking at murder rates, Norway has a significantly lower rate at 0.5 per 100,000 people compared to Bulgaria's 1.3. Additionally, various crime indices show that both countries have comparable organized crime levels, with Norway generally performing better in areas such as state crime and human smuggling. Overall, tourists from Bulgaria can feel relatively safe when visiting Norway, with crime rates and safety rankings indicating a secure environment.