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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

Opening of the exhibition “Our Common World – Smiling Messages from Bulgaria”

On Friday, the 4th of October, the cartoon exhibition “Our Common World - Smiling Messages from Bulgaria” was showcased at the National Library of South Africa. The initiative was implemented together with the Gabrovo Museum "House of Humour and Satire” and the National Library of South Africa. The exhibition was opened by Ambassador Maria...

08 October 2024

Ambassador Maria Pavlova held a meeting with HE Mrs Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia, Windhoek

On the 24th of September, Ambassador Maria Pavlova had a meeting with HE Mrs Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia in her Office in Windhoek, Namibia. During the conversation, Mrs Nandi-Ndaitwah reaffirmed the bonds of friendship with Bulgaria as a country, which had helped the Namibians in their just struggle against the...

27 September 2024

Celebration of Unification Day, 6th of September, with the Bulgarian Community in Midrand, RSA

On Sunday, 8th of September, the Bulgarian Embassy and the Bulgarian community celebrated the 139th anniversary of the unification of the Principality of Bulgaria and Eastern Rumelia. Special guests at the event were Mr Miroslav Chakaryan, Concertmaster of the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra and his wife Ms Susan Mouton, who performed four...

09 September 2024

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Instructions and Recommendations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

In light of the latest escalation of tensions in the Middle East region, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria advises Bulgarian citizens located in affected countries who require assistance to contact the MFA using one of the following communication channels: Situation Centre Directorate Tel.: +359 2 948 24 04; +359 2 971 38...

15 June 2025

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Participates in Asian Cultural Festival

The "Pastri Shevitsi" dance troupe of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs took part in this year’s edition of the Asian Cultural Festival, held for the fifth time in Sofia with the support of 11 Asian embassies accredited to Bulgaria. The MFA troupe performed four different traditional folk dances, which were met with enthusiastic applause from the...

14 June 2025

Minister Georg Georgiev Meets with France’s High Commissioner for Strategic Planning Clément Beaune

Within the framework of the 20th edition of the GLOBSEC Forum in Prague, Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev held a meeting with the High Commissioner for Strategic Planning of France, Mr Clément Beaune. The two officials discussed matters related to defence and security, the current and future development of the European Union, and prospects...

14 June 2025

Minister Georg Georgiev Meets with Czech Counterpart Jan Lipavský

"Accession to the OECD is a key foreign policy priority of the Bulgarian government. We rely on the strong support of the Czech Republic and other EU member states within the OECD for our country’s accession to the Organisation," said Minister of Foreign Affairs Georg Georgiev during a meeting with his Czech counterpart, Mr Jan Lipavský. The...

14 June 2025

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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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]