# Bulgaria Type D visa fee proposal

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bulgaria-type-d-visa-fee-proposal
> Updated: 2026-10-05T08:16:02.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed a 20% increase in the processing fee for long-term residence visas (Type D), which would raise the cost from 100 euros to 120 euros.

The Ministry cited rising administrative, technical, and material costs as the primary drivers for the adjustment. Officials noted that the current fee is lower than the European Union average of 113 euros. They further argued that the lower pricing creates regulatory risks by making the country an attractive ‘entry point’ for migration pressure and potential abuse of rights, thereby increasing the administrative burden on consular services.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-05: Bulgaria proposes 20% increase for long-term Type D visa fees

Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes raising the Type D long-term visa fee from 100 to 120 euros to align with EU averages and reduce migration pressure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgaria-proposes-20-increase-for-long-term-type-d-visa-fees

### 2026-09-28: Bulgaria tourism trends show rising outbound travel and new digital initiatives

Bulgarian travel data shows a 3.5% rise in citizens traveling abroad, while foreign visitors decreased slightly. New digital rating systems and a shift toward high-quality tourism are being proposed.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bulgaria-and-indonesia-mark-70-years-of-diplomatic-relations

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Cite as: Bulgaria Type D visa fee proposal. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bulgaria-type-d-visa-fee-proposal