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Embassy of Bulgaria in Pretoria, South Africa

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Embassy of Bulgaria in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 1071 Standza Bopape Str.. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Bulgaria, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    1071 Standza Bopape Str.
    Hatfield
    Pretoria 0083
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 342 3720

  • Emergency Phone

    +27 79 893 7336

  • Fax

    +27 12 342 3721

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Pretoria: 11:34 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 1071 Standza Bopape Str., the embassy is near key landmarks like Loftus Versfeld Stadium and Union Buildings. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Bulgaria in Pretoria, South Africa

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Unification Day: September 6 Flag of Bulgaria
  • Independence Day: September 22 Flag of Bulgaria

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Bulgaria in Pretoria, South Africa:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Legalization of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South African passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Bulgaria.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Bulgaria without a visa. The most common types of Bulgaria visas are the following.

  • Visa A (for airport transit)
  • Visa C (for a short stay for the purpose of transit or a planned stay)
  • Visa D (for a long stay)

Head of Mission

Maria Pavlova Tzotzorkova Kaymaktchieva, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Online Resources

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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Bulgaria in neighboring countries or regions of South Africa.

See also

South Africa in Bulgaria

South Africa has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (43.70 km away)
    Johannesburg
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This page was last edited on 18 March 2026 at 01:43 AM (EST).

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