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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 4 days, 21 hours |
| Labor Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 1 day |
| St. George's Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Culture and Literacy Day | Monday, May 25 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 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:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (5 days, 2 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
21:18PMTuesday, April 21, 2026
Sofia, Bulgaria
22:18PMTuesday, April 21, 2026