All you need to know about Student Visas in Bulgaria

Posted date: 08 Mar 2021

All shall be entitled to study in higher education institutions of the Republic of Bulgaria, given that they possess a completed secondary education document of the country of acquisition of secondary education or a higher education or higher education degree document. International citizens' criteria for admission depend on the group of students and the specialties they select. In the terms and conditions, the application process varies and the tuition fees are different for Bulgarians/EU citizens and citizens of non-EU Member States.

Required Bulgarian student visa application documents:

*  Photocopy of a passport valid for at least one year (first page of the international travel document).

*  Acceptance Letter.

*  Medical insurance covering the costs of repatriation and immediate medical care and emergency hospital services for the length of stay specified in the visa is available for the EU Member States for the entire duration of the journey.

*  Bank document released on behalf of the claimant to prove the payment of the tuition fee (in generally for half of annually tuition fee).

*  Colorful 3.5 cm x 4.5 cm snapshot.

*  Tickets (original and copy) or confirmation of ticket booking or financial means.

Even if visas are not necessary for a visit of up to 90 days for visitors from the same country, all non-EU/EEA and Swiss students must have an entry visa to study in Bulgaria. Upon arrival in Bulgaria, the applicant must apply for a long-term stay (residency permit) in Bulgaria with a Bulgarian student visa, valid for a maximum duration of one year and renewable every year for the entire period of study. Applications for a residency permit are only submitted in Bulgaria after final university registration.

The UK, Switzerland and all students from the EU/EEA do not need a visa to study in Bulgaria. However, they must register with the police after their arrival in Bulgaria, after which they will be issued with a national identification card and a temporary stay of up to five years.

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