Bulgaria study visa
1 current source-backed study pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.
This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.
Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-08-28
Current route records
| Route | Conditions | Effective or checked | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | EU citizens studying in Bulgaria may stay up to three months with a valid identity document or passport; longer study requires a long-term residence permit. | 2026-07-13 | Official source |
Fees, processing times and requirements
Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.
| Route | Fact | Value | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study route | Application fee (d visa) | 100 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Application fee (issuance, residence permit) | 51.13 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Processing time (standard, authority estimate) | 30 days | Official source |
| Study route | First permit valid for | 18 months | Official source |
| Study route | Family can come along | yes | Official source |
| Study route | Money to show | 620.2 EUR | Official source |
| Study route | Work allowed while studying (holidays) | 20 hours/week | Official source |
| Study route | Work allowed while studying (term time) | 20 hours/week | Official source |
| Study route | Where to apply | at a consulate or in the country | Official source |
Can you work on this route?
Route-specific work rights and conditions stay separate from shortage-list status and individual eligibility.
| Route | Published work answer | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Study route | The official page states the work conditions for this route. | Official source |