Journalist visa · Lebanon to Bulgaria

Long-Stay Visa (Type D) - Journalist / Press Accreditation

Embassy required

Maximum stay
365 days
Processing time
35 business days
Fee
EUR 100 (6-month visa) or EUR 200 (12-month visa)
Validity
6 or 12 months
Entry
Multiple entry

Long-stay visa for foreign press members accredited in the Republic of Bulgaria for stays exceeding 90 days. For short-term press visits (under 90 days), a Type C Schengen visa with business/journalist purpose is used instead.

Eligibility

  • Nationality

    Non-EU/EEA nationals who are foreign press members to be accredited in Bulgaria

  • Purpose of visit

    Must be a press member of a foreign country seeking accreditation in Bulgaria for stays over 90 days

    Includes
    • Press/journalism activities

Documents you need

  • Passport

    Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6

  • Photo

    Count: 2; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, color, light background, face covering 70-80% of photo, taken within last 6 months

  • Proof of funds

    Accepted forms: Bank statements, employer sponsorship letter, media organization financial guarantee; Minimum amount: Sufficient for duration of stay

  • Accommodation proof

    Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

    Accepted types: Rental agreement, hotel booking, or media organization housing arrangement; Must cover full stay: Yes

  • Application form

    Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

    Form name: Long-Stay Visa Application Form (Type D); Form url: https://www.mfa.bg/upload/99380/2_Visa_D.pdf

  • Visa fee payment

    Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer; Amount: EUR 100 (6-month) or EUR 200 (12-month)

  • Private health insurance

    Coverage territory: European Union member states; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000

  • Press credentials

    Provide a press card, assignment letter or accreditation from the media organisation you represent.

How to apply

  1. Document gathering

    Secure press credentials and accreditation documentation from media organization and Bulgarian authorities

  2. Fee payment

    Pay EUR 100 for 6-month visa or EUR 200 for 12-month visa

  3. Appointment booking

    Schedule in-person appointment at Bulgarian diplomatic mission

  4. Document submission

    Submit all documents in person. Personal interview is mandatory.

  5. Processing wait

    Processing takes up to 35 business days

  6. Visa collection

    Collect passport with long-stay visa sticker

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