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Bulgaria Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Bulgaria Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
1071 Standza Bopape Str. (Former "Church Street"), 0083 Hatfield, Pretoria, Republic Of South Africa
Phone: +27 12 342 37 20
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 47 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Bulgaria may close on the following South African and Bulgarian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 days, 8 hours |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Unification Day | Sunday, September 06 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Unification Day | Monday, September 07 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Independence Day | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many Bulgarian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Bulgaria currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Bulgaria. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Bulgaria in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Bulgarian embassies in South Africa?
The Bulgarian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Bulgarian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (2 days, 13 hours)
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Time in Bulgaria vs South Africa
Sofia, Bulgaria time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
10:13AMWednesday, July 15, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
11:13AMWednesday, July 15, 2026