Bulgaria•EuropeLong-Stay Visa - Journalist (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
30-60 days
Application Fee
100 EUR
Stay Duration
6 to 12 months
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Long-stay visa for foreign news correspondents and accredited journalists. Valid for 6-12 months. Requires accreditation with Bulgarian authorities.
The Type D journalist visa is issued to foreign news correspondents and media professionals who are accredited to report from Bulgaria. It allows extended stay for journalism and news reporting purposes.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
11,196 BGN
per year
Minimum Savings
5,598 BGN
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
Passport-size photos
4 recent photographs 3.5x4.5 cm
Press credentials
Valid press ID and journalist credentials
Accreditation
Accreditation from Bulgarian Ministry or designated authority
Employment letter
From news organization confirming journalistic role and assignment
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence
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Advantages
- Professional journalism support
- Extended stay for reporting
- Allows family dependents
- Renewable with accreditation
Considerations
- Requires formal accreditation
- Processing takes 30-60 days
- Non-renewable without active assignment
- Tied to journalistic work
Application Process
Obtain media accreditation
Apply for accreditation with Bulgarian authorities or foreign ministry
Prepare media credentials
Gather press credentials, employment letter, assignment details
Prepare personal documents
Gather passport, photos, criminal record, press ID
Apply for journalist D visa
Submit application at Bulgarian embassy
Pay visa fee
EUR 100 for Type D visa
Attend interview
Personal interview at embassy
Await decision
Processing within 30-60 days
Application Forms
Type D Visa Application Form
Form ID: D-1
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