South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria: Closure Announcement

The South African Embassy in Sofia wishes to inform the Bulgarian public and South African citizens residing in Bulgaria that the Embassy is no longer providing any Political or Consular Services.

This decision, informed by prudent fiscal considerations and the need to prioritise national resource allocation, forms part of a broader strategic realignment of South Africa’s diplomatic missions globally. Since 2021, the Republic has undertaken necessary adjustments to its international footprint to ensure fiscal sustainability while maintaining its commitment to effective multilateral engagement and bilateral partnerships.

To ensure continued collaboration, South Africa will maintain diplomatic and consular relations with Bulgaria through its resident Mission in Athens, Greece, which will assume responsibility for bilateral engagements. South African, Bulgarian and North Macedonian citizens are thus encouraged to utilise the services of the South African Embassy in Athens, Greece for all consular needs, including passport applications, visa inquiries, and other related services.

South Africa reaffirms its commitment to the people and Government of Bulgaria and will continue to engage and cooperate with the Bulgarian Embassy in South Africa.

Kindly find below contact details for the South African Embassy in Athens, Greece for all Political, Immigration and Consular Services enquiries:

South African Embassy

60 Kifissias Avenue
Marousi
15125
Athens

Tel: + 30 210 617 8020

E-mail:

athens.info@dirco.gov.za (General)
athens.consular@dirco.gov.za (Consular)

Useful Links:

South African Representation Abroad (listed alphabetically): https://dirco.gov.za/south-african-representation-abroad/

• Athens, Greece: https://dirco.gov.za/south-african-representation-abroad/

Bilateral Relations:

• Bilateral Relations pages for Bulgaria and Greece: https://dirco.gov.za/bilateral-relations/

It is a great honour and privilege for me to welcome you to our website. This webpage is your platform to obtain wealth of information about South Africa and activities of the South African Embassy in Bulgaria.

As you are our important client, in serving you, the Embassy is guided by the principles of Ubuntu/ Batho Pele (People First/I am because you are); principles which are central to our country’s values of putting humanity at the heart of all that we do.

Our key priority is to deepen and expand bilateral relations between South Africa and Bulgaria focusing on trade and investment promotion, tourism promotion, science and technology cooperation, people to people cooperation, education cooperation and skills transfer.

Our country is open for business and continues to provide a wealth of opportunities for those looking into investing in the most diversified economy in Africa that boasts a stable democracy, world class infrastructure and financial systems.

I invite you to visit South Africa to appreciate her enchanting beauty and embrace her welcoming people as you create unforgettable memories.

It is our wish that this website becomes your one stop shop for the information you may require. We therefore invite you to share your suggestions through our contact details as provided.

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Chargé d’Affaires a.i.
Ms Renske Vos

South African Embassy to Bulgaria