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Call for Proposals: Procedure for acceptance of project proposals for grants from the Republic of Bulgaria

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria through the Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa, announces a procedure for the acceptance and selection of proposals for projects to be implemented with a grant through the Official Development Assistance of the Republic of Bulgaria, with an initial...

21 October 2026

Promoting Bulgaria’s Culture and Educational Opportunities at UP International Day

The Embassy of Bulgaria participated in the University of Pretoria’s International Day on 2 October 2026, presenting a glimpse of Bulgaria’s rich cultural traditions and higher education opportunities. Visitors had the chance to taste traditional Bulgarian banitsa, learn about Bulgaria’s world-renowned rose oil, and discover the advantages...

02 October 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria welcomes the decision by the Government of the Republic of South Africa to exempt ordinary passport holders of the Republic of Bulgaria from the requirements to obtain port of entry visa, for a period not exceeding 90 days.

We would like to express our gratitude to the competent authority – the Department of Home Affairs as well as to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa for this decision, which reaffirms the traditionally friendly relations and the deepening cooperation between our two countries. We...

16 October 2025

Panel discussion “Perspectives on Research and Innovation Cooperation between Bulgaria and South Africa”

The Bulgarian Embassy in Pretoria in collaboration with the Bulgarian Ministry of Education and Science and the Department of Science and Innovation of the Republic South Africa initiated a Panel Discussion on the topic of “Bulgaria-South Africa Perspectives for Research and Innovation Cooperation”, which took place in Pretoria on the 3rd of...

11 December 2024

Exequatur presented to the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Puman Vishal Ramlall

On the 3rd of October 2024 the newly appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Bulgaria in the Republic of Mauritius Mr. Puman Vishal Ramlall received his Exequatur from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration and International Trade of Mauritius, HE Maneesh Gobin at a ceremony which took place in Port Louis. The seat of the newly...

08 October 2024

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Political Consultations Between Bulgaria and Moldova

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva and State Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Moldova Carolina Perebinos held bilateral political consultations. The discussions covered Moldova’s European integration, support for the Bulgarian community in the country, regional security and opportunities to deepen...

15 October 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva Meets with the New Greek Ambassador to Bulgaria

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ms Ivanka Tasheva received copies of the Letters of Credence of the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hellenic Republic to the Republic of Bulgaria, H.E. Despina Koukoulopoulou. During the meeting, the traditionally friendly atmosphere and the excellent state of bilateral relations between...

14 October 2026

Velislava Petrova in Berlin: Bulgaria and Germany Have the Potential to Expand Their Partnership in Innovation, Research, Defence and Energy

Black Sea Security, the European Agenda and Regional Connectivity Were Among the Key Topics Discussed During the Bulgarian Foreign Minister’s Meeting with Her German Counterpart, Johann Wadephul Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova met with Germany’s Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Johann Wadephul, in Berlin. The two ministers...

14 October 2026

Deputy Minister Ivanka Tasheva: Black Sea Security Must Be a Strategic Priority for the EU

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ivanka Tasheva attended the regular meeting of the European Union’s General Affairs Council, held today in Luxembourg. The main item on the agenda was preparations for the European Council meeting on 15–16 October 2026. The ministers also discussed a revised proposal for the EU’s Multiannual Financial...

13 October 2026

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Посолство на Република България в Претория, Южна Африка

Адрес: 1071 Stanza Bopape str.,

0083 Hatfield, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa

Телефон: +27 12 342 37 20

Дежурен телефон за спешни случаи:

+27 79 893 7336

Работно време:

Пон – пет, 09:00 – 17:30 ч.

Приемно време на Консулската служба:

Пон – пет, 09:00 – 12:00 ч. – подаване на документи (с предварително записан час);

Пон – пет, 13:00 – 14:30 ч. – получаване на готови документи (без предварително записване).

Информационно обслужване по консулски въпроси: всеки работен ден от 14:00 до 16:00 ч.

E-mail: Consular.Pretoria@mfa.bg

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Pretoria, South Africa

Адрес: 1071 Standza Bopape str.,

0083 Hatfield, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa

Tel.: +27 12 342 37 20

Emergency number:

+27 79 893 7336

Office hours:

Mon - Fri, 09:00 - 17:30 h.

Consular service reception hours:

Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 12:00 – submission of documents (by prior appointment only)

Mon – Fri, 13:00 – 14:30 – collection of ready documents (no appointment required)
Information on consular matters is provided every working day from 14:00 to 16:00.

E-mail: Consular.Pretoria@mfa.bg