IT Outsourcing Leader

Study in Bulgaria.

Lowest Living Cost in EU (€350/mo).
Global Tech Hub. Medical Universities.
50% PR Credit for Students.

Quick Facts

EU Member

CapitalSofia

CurrencyLev (BGN)

Population6.7 Million (2026)

Indian Diaspora~1,000 (700 Students)

IntakeSept / Feb

Work Rights20 Hrs/Week

Cities & Innovation

Global Leader in IT & Outsourcing.

Sofia

1.28 M

Capital. IT, Education & Intl Business Hub.

Plovdiv

346k

Oldest city. Cultural & Economic center.

Varna

334k

'Maritime Capital' on Black Sea. Naval Academy.

Burgas

200k

Major Port & Tourist city. Industrial base.

Ruse

149k

'Little Vienna'. Neo-Baroque architecture on Danube.

Key Industries & Brands

IT & SoftwareCyber Security & Fintech leader.ESET, Progress (Telerik), SiteGround

AutomotiveSensors & Electronics components.Sensata, Bosch (R&D), Festool

CosmeticsWorld's top rose oil producer.Bulgarian Rose

ManufacturingBicycles & Machinery.Drag Bicycles, M+S Hydraulic

EnergyNuclear & Export (Largest in SE Europe).Kozloduy NPP

Universities

Public & Private Institutions.

Sofia University 'St. Kliment Ohridski' (Oldest/Highest Ranked)

Technical University of Sofia (Engineering/Robotics)

Medical University Sofia (Medicine/Dentistry)

Medical University Varna / Plovdiv / Pleven

University of National and World Economy (UNWE)

UACEG (Architecture & Civil Engineering)

Plovdiv University 'Paisii Hilendarski'

Entry Requirements

Academic & English Criteria.

Academic & Age

Undergraduate

Score Min 62% (Science/Math)

Backlogs Max 5-6 Tolerated

Age 18 - 25 Years

Gap 2-3 Years (Justified)

Postgraduate

Score Bachelor's Degree

Backlogs Accepted

Age No strict limit

Gap accepted with work exp

English Proficiency

MOI Alert

Medium of Instruction (MOI) is NOT widely accepted for the visa. We strongly recommend IELTS/TOEFL/PTE to avoid rejection.

Test	UG	PG
IELTS	6.0	6.5
TOEFL	75 - 85	75 - 85
PTE / Duolingo	55+ / 110+	55+ / 110+
MOI	Not widely accepted*	Visa Risk

Funds & Living

Budget for Bulgaria.

Monthly Living

Rent (Shared)€150 – €200

Food/Utilities€150

Total€350 – €450

Lowest in EU: €350 - €450 / month

Funds to Show

Bank Balance

€5,000 - €6,000Approx ₹5.5 Lakhs

Visa Fee

€100 - €110~$118 USD

Health Insurance

€30,000 CoverValid in Bulgaria

Work Income

Wage Rate (2026)€3.74 / hr

Monthly (20 hrs)€320 - €350

Almost covers living cost!

Visa Roadmap

Crucial Steps for D-Type Visa.

Apply

University Portals (Deadline: July).

Apostille

CRITICAL: Indian Degree must be Apostilled by MEA.

Translation

Translate Apostilled docs to Bulgarian.

Acceptance

Receive Final Letter.

Visa Filing

Apply for D-Type Visa at Embassy.

Interview

Consular Interview possible.

Travel

Processing time: 30-45 Days.

Critical: Apostille & Translation

You MUST apostille your Indian Degree/Marksheets (MEA) and then translate them into Bulgarian. Visa will be rejected without this.

Path to PR (Permanent Residency)

50%

4 Yrs Bachelor

= 2 Yrs Counted

100%

3 Yrs Work

Counts Fully

5 Years Total

Eligible for PR

Spouse Rules

Allowed via Family Reunification (Wait 1 Year).
Spouse gets Unrestricted Access to labor market.
Student visa does not allow immediate dependency.

FAQs

Common questions about Bulgaria.

Yes, but only 50%. You need 5 years of legal residence for PR. A 4-year Bachelor's degree counts as 2 years towards this requirement.

Allowed via Family Reunification, but generally **NOT** applied together. The student must have a valid residence permit (usually 1 year) before applying for the spouse. Spouse gets unrestricted access to the labor market once approved.

Bulgaria is very strict. You cannot just submit English documents. Your Indian Degrees/Marksheets must first be **Apostilled by MEA (India)** and then **Translated into Bulgarian** by an authorized translator.

Graduates can extend their residence for **9 Months** to find work. Once employed, you switch to a Work Permit.

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