Bulgaria long-stay study visa (type D) from Algeria
Last verified: June 2026 (mfa.bg source)
Which visa do you need to study in Bulgaria for more than 90 days from Algeria?
For studies of more than 90 days, you need a national long-stay visa (type D), preceded by admission to a Bulgarian institution. D-visa fee €100; a personal interview is mandatory. The D visa lets you enter; on arrival a residence permit is issued by the Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Interior. Note: OuiVisa assists the visa + enrolment; the residence permit is referred to a licensed adviser.
Official source: mfa.bg
At a glance
- Who for
- Studies > 90 days
- Document
- National long-stay visa (type D)
- Prerequisite
- Admission to a Bulgarian institution
- D-visa fee
- €100
- Interview
- Mandatory
- Insurance
- ≥ €30,000
- Residence permit
- Migration Directorate (MoI — referred to adviser)
- Submission in Algeria
- Bulgarian Embassy (Algiers)
Required documents
- Valid passport
- Admission letter from the Bulgarian institution
- Proof of funds (amount to confirm)
- Health insurance ≥ €30,000
- Proof of accommodation
- Criminal-record certificate (per procedure)
- Standard photo
How to apply, step by step
- 1Get your admission
To a Bulgarian institution.
- 2Build the D-visa file
Admission, insurance, funds, accommodation.
- 3Book an embassy appointment (Algiers)
In-person submission + mandatory interview; fee €100.
- 4Enter Bulgaria on the D visa
Within the national long-stay visa validity.
- 5On arrival: residence permit
Migration Directorate (MoI) — referred to a licensed adviser.
Fees
| National long-stay visa (type D) | €100 |
| Health insurance (≥ €30,000) | per insurer |
| Funds required | confirm on mfa.bg |
Indicative figures: national D visa €100, personal interview mandatory, insurance ≥ €30,000. The exact student funds figure is to confirm on mfa.bg. The residence permit is a Migration Directorate (Ministry of Interior) matter and is referred to a licensed adviser. Confirm on mfa.bg.
Frequently asked questions
Is admission required before the visa?
Yes: an admission letter from a Bulgarian institution is required before the long-stay visa application.
Is there an interview?
Yes: a personal interview is mandatory for the national long-stay visa (type D).
Does OuiVisa handle the residence permit?
No. OuiVisa assists enrolment + the visa; the residence permit (Migration Directorate) is referred to a licensed adviser.
What is the D-visa fee?
€100.
Where do I submit my application?
At the Bulgarian Embassy in Algiers (El-Biar), by appointment; submission is in person only because the consulate collects biometrics. Bulgaria uses no VFS provider in Algeria.
Is visa approval guaranteed?
No. Issuance is at the Bulgarian consulate's discretion; a OuiVisa partner agency prepares and tracks the file, but approval is not guaranteed.
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