Student visa · India to Bulgaria

Long-Stay Visa (Type D) - Student

Embassy required

Maximum stay
365 days
Processing time
35 business days (may take up to 6 months in specific cases)
Fee
EUR 100 (6-month visa) or EUR 200 (12-month visa)
Validity
6 or 12 months
Entry
Multiple entry

Long-stay visa (Type D) for full-time students enrolled at accredited Bulgarian universities. Issued for 6 or 12 months with multiple entries. Not granted for language courses. Processing may take up to 6 months in specific cases. Must apply at the Bulgarian diplomatic mission in the applicant's country of permanent residence. Personal interview is mandatory. After arrival, applicants must apply for a residence permit.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Non-EU/EEA nationals who have been admitted as full-time students at an accredited Bulgarian university

  • Purpose of visit

    Must be enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited Bulgarian higher education institution. Language courses do not qualify.

    Includes
    • Full-time study at accredited university
  • Financial

    Must demonstrate access to at least BGN 4,000 per academic year plus tuition fee coverage

    Minimum funds: BGN 4,000

  • Health

    Must have valid health insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 coverage valid in EU member states

    Required vaccinations: None

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 2; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, color, light background, face covering 70-80% of photo, taken within last 6 months

  • Proof of funds

    Accepted forms: Bank statements showing at least 6 months of minimum monthly salaries; Minimum amount: BGN 4,000 per academic year (approximately EUR 2,045) plus tuition fees

  • Accommodation proof

    Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

    Accepted types: University dormitory confirmation, rental agreement, or invitation from host; Must cover full stay: Yes

  • Admission letter

    Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Long-Stay Visa Application Form (Type D); Form url: https://www.mfa.bg/upload/99380/2_Visa_D.pdf

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer; Amount: EUR 100 (6-month) or EUR 200 (12-month)

  • Academic transcript

    Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.

    Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes

  • Good conduct certificate

    Issuing authority: Issuing authority; Validity months: 6

  • Private health insurance

    Coverage territory: European Union member states; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000

How to apply

  1. Document gathering

    Receive acceptance letter from an accredited Bulgarian university confirming full-time enrollment

  2. Fee payment

    Pay EUR 100 for 6-month visa or EUR 200 for 12-month visa

  3. Appointment booking

    Schedule in-person appointment at the Bulgarian diplomatic mission in the applicant's country of permanent residence

  4. Document submission

    Submit all documents in person. Personal interview is mandatory and no exceptions are made.

  5. Processing wait

    Standard processing takes up to 35 business days. May take up to 6 months in specific cases.

  6. Visa collection

    Collect passport with long-stay visa sticker from the embassy or consulate

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This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.

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