Bulgaria - Consulate of South Africa in Blagoevgrad

You are a Bulgarian citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in Blagoevgrad situated in Bulgaria. A consulate in Blagoevgrad could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of Blagoevgrad and Bulgaria in the relationships with the government of South Africa.

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Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Blagoevgrad !

However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Bulgaria besides Blagoevgrad.

When South Africa has more consulates located in Bulgaria ouside of Blagoevgrad you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa in Bulgaria of which you will find details also below.

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The difference between consulates found in Blagoevgrad are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of South Africa in Bulgaria besides Blagoevgrad

Consulate of South Africa in Varna - 18 San Stefano Street - 9002 Varna - Bulgaria
Email: ganchev@nbta.bg - Tel: (+359) 25 603 387 - Website:

Or the embassy of South Africa in Bulgaria

South African Embassy in Sofia, Bulgaria, 26 Bacho Kiro Street, 2nd Floor, Sofia 1000, Bulgaria
Email: sofia.admin@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+359) 2 939 5015 - Website: www.dfa.gov.za/sofia/

Consulate Appointment in Blagoevgrad

Most consulates in Blagoevgrad need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Blagoevgrad first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Blagoevgrad do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Bulgaria or South Africa.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Blagoevgrad please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.