Student Visa from Kenya to Bulgaria

The eligible applicants of these visa are students who intend to study full-time in one of the institutions of learning in the country.

Students should ensure that they have been offered admission into the institution of their choice in Bulgaria before processing this visa.

The Bulgarian Student Visa  (D-type Visa) is valid from 3 to 6 months.

The student visa can be obtained from any Bulgarian Diplomatic Mission abroad. All non-EU/EEA students aiming to study in Bulgaria must secure this visa.

Applicants are to submit their international passport that has a minimum validity of one year from intended date of departure.

Applicants are to provide proof of medical insurance valid for the EU member states for the whole period of the trip, covering all costs for repatriation,urgent medical care and emergency hospital treatment for the period of the stay in Bulgaria.

The applicant with a Bulgarian student visa must apply for a long-term stay (residency permit) in Bulgaria on arrival .

This permit is usually valid for one year maximum and renewable every year for the whole period of the study.

Proof of financial sufficiency that covers duration of stay should be submitted.

Proof of payment of tuition fee.

A letter of acceptance from the institution in Bulgaria should be provided. The course applicant will be offering and the duration of the study program should be clearly stated in the letter.

International students are allowed to work part-time when during the session and full-time during breaks.

Students who are under the age of 18 years are required to present the unabridged original copy of their birth certificate.

For non-Kenyans, a copy of their stay permit in Kenya is required.

Certificates and transcripts from previously attended should be provided.

A document which proves that you have the incentive to return to your country at the end of your study.

Proof of payment of paid visa application fee is required.

A Kenyan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.

Duly completed and signed visa application form.

If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.

Three passport-size photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm) taken in white background.

Travel document must be complete.

Proof of financial capability.

Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations.

Copy of return flight ticket.

Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.

A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.

Medical insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.

Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

Copy of travel itinerary.