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Bulgarian Embassy in South Africa

1 embassy

Bulgaria is represented in South Africa by 1 mission: an embassy in Pretoria. South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bulgaria.

Bulgarian Embassy in Pretoria

Embassy of Bulgaria in Pretoria

Embassy · Pretoria

Address: Stanza Bopape Street 1071, 0083 Hatfield
Phone: +27 12 342 37 20
Website: mfa.bg

Bulgaria has its embassy in Pretoria, the capital; the address on record is Stanza Bopape Street 1071, 0083 Hatfield. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Bulgaria visa for South African citizens

South AfricaBulgaria Visa required Bulgaria visa for citizens of South Africa

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

South African citizens need a visa for Bulgaria, obtained before travel. From South Africa, the application is made at the Bulgarian embassy in Pretoria or through a visa centre appointed by Bulgaria.

South Africa’s missions in Bulgaria

Missions of South Africa in Bulgaria (1)

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

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Bulgaria in South Africa

Worldwide, Bulgaria has 121 missions in 75 countries; one of them is in South Africa.

Travel to South Africa for Bulgarian citizens

No visa is needed by Bulgarian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days. In South Africa, Bulgarian citizens can turn to the Bulgarian embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Bulgarian embassy in South Africa is closed

The Bulgarian embassy in South Africa closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Bulgaria, such as Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026.