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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: Close now (Open in 5 hours 18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 6 days, 16 hours |
| Day of Remembrance and Respect to Victims of the Communist Regime | Sunday, February 01 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Baba Marta | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Liberation Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months, 3 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:
- Isra and Mi'raj (ZA) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (6 days, 21 hours)
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Time in Bulgaria vs South Africa
Sofia, Bulgaria time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
02:42AMFriday, January 09, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
02:42AMFriday, January 09, 2026