| Bulgaria
(Republic of) History
of Relations | Diplomatic Representation | Travel
Info | Health Requirements | Climate Info
| Currency Info | Trade Info | Visits
and Meetings | Agreements | Interest Groups/
Organisations History of
Relations Interest Offices between South Africa and Bulgaria
were opened initially in November 1990 and full diplomatic relations was established
on 2 February 1992. Diplomatic
Representation South African Representation in Bulgaria
H E Mr E T Thage
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
The consular jurisdiction servicing Serbia will be moved from the South African Embassy in Athens, Greece to the South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, with effect from 02 February 2015. The South African Ambassador in Athens, Greece, His Excellence Mr Makgetla still remains accredited to Serbia as a non-resident Ambassador.
South
African Embassy
Bulgaria Representation
in South Africa
H E Ms M P Tzotzorkova-Kaymaktchieva
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary
Embassy
of the Republic of Bulgaria Travel
Info Visa Requirements for South Africans
For more
information contact the Bulgarian Embassy in Pretoria or visit
the website of Travel
Bulgaria. Health Requirements No
official requirements – travelers are nevertheless advised to double check requirements
and recommendations with the local Department of Health before departure. For
further information go to Travelers' Health. Climate
Info The climate is moderate continental, mild and suitable
for travel during any season. January is the coldest month with an average temperature
around 0 °C. Summer temperatures rarely exceeds 26 °C. For up-to-date weather
information click here. Currency
Info Lev (1 Lev = 100 stotinki) Money
is freely exchangeable at banks and licensed foreign-exchange offices. For
current exchange rates click here. State
and Official Visits / Bilateral Meetings No information Bilateral
Agreements
If you have any queries with regard to treaties please contact the Treaty Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) at 012 351 1000.
Trade
Statistics
For current information on trade statistics between
South Africa and Bulgaria, visit the website of the Department
of Trade, Industry and Competition of South Africa. Interest
Groups and Information No information | 
