Study / Student in Bulgaria
One documented route of this kind in Bulgaria, with its conditions, documents, official government fees and process.
Student (Type D study visa + residence permit)
Non-EU students enrolled full-time at an accredited Bulgarian higher education institution obtain a Type D study visa and a study residence permit.
- Processing time
- Type D visa issued within up to ~35 working days
- Validity
- Aligned to study programme; granted for max 1 year, renewable
- Language requirement
- Programme-dependent; many programmes offered in English. Bulgarian required for later naturalisation
- Permanent residence
- Study years count partially; long-term residence generally after 5 years of legal residence
Requirements
- Admission/acceptance to an accredited Bulgarian higher education institution (full-time)
- Valid passport
- Proof of accommodation
- Health insurance
- Proof of sufficient financial resources
- Medical certificate
Required Documents
- Letter of acceptance / admission to an educational programme required
- Valid passport (sufficient validity) required
- Proof of accommodation required
- Health insurance required
- Proof of sufficient financial resources required
- Medical certificate required
Process Steps
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1
Get admitted
Secure admission to an accredited full-time programme at a Bulgarian university.
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2
Apply for Type D study visa
Apply at a Bulgarian embassy/consulate with the acceptance letter and supporting documents.
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3
Obtain residence permit
After arrival, apply at the Migration Directorate for a study residence permit, renewable annually.