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South African Embassy in Bulgaria

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In Bulgaria, South Africa has an embassy in Sofia. No visa is needed by Bulgarian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.

South African Embassy in Sofia

Embassy of South Africa in Sofia

Embassy · Sofia

Today 08:00–16:00

Address: Шипка 7, 1504 София
Phone: +359 2 939 5015
Website: dirco.gov.za

At Шипка 7, 1504 София, the South African embassy represents South Africa towards Bulgaria. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South Africa visa for Bulgarian citizens

BulgariaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Bulgaria

South AfricaBulgaria Visa required Bulgaria visa for citizens of South Africa

South Africa admits Bulgarian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Bulgaria’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Bulgaria in South Africa (1)

In return, Bulgaria has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in Bulgaria

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Bulgaria.

Travel to Bulgaria for South African citizens

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria. In Bulgaria, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the South African embassy in Bulgaria is closed

The South African embassy in Bulgaria closes on Bulgaria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Second day of Christmas on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.