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

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

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
Celebration of Bulgaria’s Independence Day and Farewell to Ambassador Maria P. Tzotzorkova by the Bulgarian Community in South Africa

Celebration of Bulgaria’s Independence Day and Farewell to Ambassador Maria P. Tzotzorkova by the Bulgarian Community in South Africa

The Bulgarian Embassy joined the Bulgarian community in South Africa in celebrating the 118th Anniversary of Bulgaria’s Independence. The celebrations featured a programme performed by pupils of the Sluncho Bulgarian Sunday School, followed by lively traditional Bulgarian folk dances performed by the dance ensemble Bulgarian Rose. Members of the...
29 September 2026
Farewell Reception Marking the Conclusion of Ambassador Maria P. Tzotzorkova’s Tenure in South Africa

Farewell Reception Marking the Conclusion of Ambassador Maria P. Tzotzorkova’s Tenure in South Africa

On 11 September 2026, a farewell reception was held at the Residence of the Bulgarian Ambassador in South Africa to mark the conclusion of the term of H.E. Mrs Maria P. Tzotzorkova, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Bulgaria to the Republic of South Africa. Among the distinguished guests were Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of...
16 September 2026
Farewell Brunch Hosted by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes on the Occasion of the Conclusion of the Tenures of the Ambassadors of Bulgaria, Slovakia and Cyprus

Farewell Brunch Hosted by Deputy Minister Alvin Botes on the Occasion of the Conclusion of the Tenures of the Ambassadors of Bulgaria, Slovakia and Cyprus

On 28 August 2026, Ambassador Maria Tzotzorkova attended a farewell brunch hosted by Mr Alvin Botes, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa, in honour of the outgoing Ambassadors of Bulgaria, Slovakia and Cyprus to the Republic of South Africa. In his address to Ambassador Tzotzorkova, Deputy Minister Botes spoke highly...
01 September 2026

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Minister Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Israel in Bulgaria

Minister Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Israel in Bulgaria

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova held a meeting with the Ambassador of the State of Israel to Bulgaria, Yosef Levi Sphari. The two confirmed the friendly relations between Bulgaria and Israel, based on historical ties and mutual respect between the two nations. The conversation discussed the situation in the Middle East, the development of the...
30 October 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova discussed current topics on the European agenda with the ambassadors of the EU member states

Minister Velislava Petrova discussed current topics on the European agenda with the ambassadors of the EU member states

Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova participated in a meeting with the ambassadors of the EU member states accredited in Sofia. The event was hosted by the Embassy of Ireland in Bulgaria in its capacity as the holder of the rotating Presidency of the Council of the EU. Minister Petrova presented the Bulgarian positions on topical issues on the...
30 October 2026
Security, energy and economic cooperation were the focus of Minister Velislava Petrova's meeting with the Canadian Ambassador

Security, energy and economic cooperation were the focus of Minister Velislava Petrova's meeting with the Canadian Ambassador

The deepening of bilateral relations and political dialogue, with an emphasis on security and defence, energy, trade and investment, as well as innovation and high technology, were the focus of Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova's meeting with the newly appointed Ambassador of Canada to Bulgaria, Kevin Rex. They discussed security in the Black...
29 October 2026
Minister Velislava Petrova: Bulgarian diplomacy needs the young people

Minister Velislava Petrova: Bulgarian diplomacy needs the young people

At the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we need people like you who have chosen to work in an area that will enable them to serve their country. This is a privilege, but also a huge responsibility. Minister of Foreign Affairs Velislava Petrova said at the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the Department of International Relations at...
28 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

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