Visas & Customs Requirements

Students:

To get the D-type Visa(f long-term residence visa with a validity term of up to one year and entitlement to reside of up to 360 days) one needs to present also the following documents:

1. A proof of national insurance or social security in the country of residence (such document can be issued from your local national insurance office);


2. An insurance policy at the amount of EUR 30 000 /at least/ issued by an insurance company that can operate on the territory of European Union. This insurance police must cover all expenses for eventual repatriation and urgent medical help or urgent medical treatment in hospital for the period of the stay specified in the visa.


3. Certain amount of money for living and accommodation in Bulgaria.


4. Document confirming the purpose of stay. The original or a notarized copy of a document certifying acceptance into a study program issued by a Bulgarian university or school (this document must be in the Bulgarian language.)

Residence Permits for Students

Residence Permits for Students may be granted to foreigners who possess a valid D-type visa and have been admitted for full-time study at licensed educational establishments. This long-term stay permit is valid for 1 year and is renewed each year.

For the period of the long term stay (1 year) you are issued a Bulgarian Identity Card (the same ID document that each Bulgarian citizen holds. All applicants must have clean crime records and must not be subject of criminal proceedings, otherwise applications will be rejected.

List of universities in Bulgaria:

• American University in Bulgaria
• South-West University
• International Business School
• Burgas Free University
• University „Prof. Ph.D. Asen Zlatarov“
• Technical University of Gabrovo
• Medical University of Pleven
• “Paisii Hilendarski” University of Plovdiv
• Agricultural University of Plovdiv
• Medical University of Plovdiv
• Academy of Music, Dance and Fine Arts
• “Angel Kunchev” University of Rousse
• “Konstantin Preslavsky” University of Shumen
• Sofia University ”St. Kliment Ohridski”
• Medical University of Sofia
• University of National and International Economy
• Technical University of Sofia
• University of Chemical Technology
• University of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy
• New Bulgarian University
• University of Forestry
• National Academy of Music “Pantcho Vladigerov”
• National Academy of Arts
• National Academy of Theater and Film Arts
• National Sports Academy
• Higher School Of Civil Engineering
• Tsenov Academy of Economics
• Trace University-Stara Zagora
• University of Economics
• Medical University
• Technical Unciversity
• Varna Free University
• St.Cyril and St.Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo