South African Embassy in Sofia
Embassy 
South Africa Sofia, Bulgaria
- Address
- Шипка 7, 1504 София
- Phone
- +359 2 939 5015
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 8 November 2023
The South African embassy in Sofia stands at Шипка 7, 1504 София, in Sofia, the capital of Bulgaria. South Africa admits Bulgarian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the South African embassy in Sofia
| Monday | 08:00–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–16:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
The South African embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
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.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Brazil in SofiaRua Veliko Tarnovo, 5 1504 Sofia Bulgaria
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Embassy of Serbia in SofiaВелико Търново 3, 1504 София
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Embassy of Spain in SofiaШейново 29, 1504 София
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Embassy of France in Sofia27-29, rue Oborichté, 1504 Sofia
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Embassy of Switzerland in SofiaШипка 33, 1504 София
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Embassy of Croatia in SofiaОборище 15, 1504 София
South Africa’s other missions in Bulgaria
The South African embassy in Sofia is the only mission of South Africa in Bulgaria on record. Bulgaria in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African embassy in Sofia
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Sofia.
Address and contact
Address: Шипка 7, 1504 София. The record for the South African embassy in Sofia includes a phone number and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to Bulgaria
South African citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel.
When the South African embassy in Sofia is closed
The South African embassy in Sofia closes on Bulgaria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of South Africa such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Before visiting the South African embassy in Sofia
Current procedures for the South African embassy in Sofia, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South African embassy in Sofia
The South African embassy in Sofia has 24 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Embassy in Sofia?
The South African embassy in Sofia is at Шипка 7, 1504 София.
What are the opening hours of the South African Embassy in Sofia?
The South African embassy in Sofia is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the South African Embassy in Sofia open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the South African embassy in Sofia do not include Saturday.
When is the South African Embassy in Sofia closed?
The South African embassy in Sofia closes on Bulgaria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do Bulgarian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Bulgarian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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