Bulgaria study route
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 |
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 exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states route conditions including: re on studying Ministry of Education and Science Rights Change of studies You are not allowed to change studies. A new application must be submitted. Employment during studies You can work without a work permit for 20 hours per week during the academic year as well as during official holidays. Employment after studies If you wish to work after your studies, you must apply for a work permit under the same conditions as other non-EU citizens. After finishing your education, you may within 9 months seek and start work and may use brokerage employment services if you submit an application for registration to the Employment Agency within 7 business days. Mobility You may come to Bulgaria as a student with a valid residence permit issued by another Member State if you are covered by a Union programme or a multilateral programme which includes studies in more than one Member State, or by an agreement between two or more higher educational institutions, at least one of which being Bulgarian. You have the right to enter and stay in Bulgaria for a period of up to one year. Links Ministry of Interior Migration Directorate M | Official source |
| Study route | The exact destination-specific EU Immigration Portal page states: aria Student in Bulgaria Are you a non-EU citizen wishing to study in Bulgaria? You can find information below on the conditions to fulfil and procedures to follow, as well as the rights you can enjoy during your stay. 1 April 2025 Page contents Page contents Conditions You may come to Bulgaria as a student if you are: a student in full-time education at higher education institutions; a pupil for upper secondary education within an exchange programme. You must obtain: a visa type “D” and a residence permit. Procedures Where and how to apply Visa Once you have been admitted to an educational institution or programme, you must obtain a visa type D for students at the embassy or consulate in your home country . Residence permit Once you have arrived in Bulgaria with your valid visa (in case you need a visa to enter the country), you must also obtain a residence permit from the Migration Directorate after you enter Bulgaria. Documents required To be admitted in a full-time programme of an educational institution you must submit a certificate showing that you have passed a linguistic exam. To obtain a visa, you must show evidence of: admission to an educational programme; accommodation; | Official source |
Official sources
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