| 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 The
South African Ambassador in Athens, Greece,
is accredited to the Republic of Bulgaria on a non-resident basis. Chargé
d'Affaires
Mr T G Visser South
African Embassy Office Hours:
Monday
to Friday: 08h00 to 12h45 and 13h30 to 16h30 Bulgaria Representation
in South Africa HE Mr V C Neykov
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 web site 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 at 012 351 0892/0742 or send an e-mail to: jacobsm@foreign.gov.zaTrade
Statistics For current information on trade statistics between
South Africa and Afghanistan, visit the web site of the Department
of Trade and Industry of South Africa Interest
Groups and Information No information | 
