Medical Visa to Bulgaria from Kazakhstan
Bulgaria – Medical Treatment Visa: Kazakhstan
Working reference for STEM PLUS Clinic · Updated 22 October 2026
Preparing for medical treatment in Bulgaria
Medical institution confirmation
An official letter from a medical institution in Bulgaria, confirming the applicant's planned medical consultation or treatment.
Visa and medical documentation
A valid passport, a signed visa application, travel medical insurance, financial evidence and supporting medical documentation.
Application centres in Kazakhstan
External Bulgarian visa application centre locations are listed in Astana and Almaty. The Bulgarian Embassy and Consular Office in Astana are the competent diplomatic authorities.
Citizenship and legal residence
According to the working guide, Kazakhstan passport holders generally require a visa for short-term travel for medical treatment, unless they already hold a valid status or document permitting entry into the Schengen Area.
Visa requirements may depend on the applicant's citizenship, country of legal residence, existing Schengen visas or residence permits, and individual circumstances.
Where to apply for a medical visa from Kazakhstan
According to the working guide, external Bulgarian visa application centres are officially listed in Astana and Almaty.
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Astana and its Consular Office are the competent Bulgarian diplomatic authorities in Kazakhstan.
Applicants should follow the current official VFS or Embassy appointment instructions to determine the applicable submission procedure and appointment location. The working guide does not provide specific visa-centre street addresses or a verified booking link.
Before booking travel, confirm the correct application location, check appointment availability and review the latest medical visa document checklist.
Core documents for a short-stay Schengen Type C medical visa
- A completed and signed Schengen short-stay Type C visa application form.
- A valid passport or travel document, issued within the previous ten years, valid for at least three months after the planned departure, and containing at least two blank pages.
- A copy of the passport identification page and copies of recent Bulgarian or Schengen visas, if any.
- A recent colour passport photograph, measuring 3.5 × 4.5 cm, on a light background.
- Biometric data and fingerprints, when required by the applicable Schengen visa procedure.
- Travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen Area for the entire stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
- Proof of round-trip transportation or corresponding reservation.
- Proof of accommodation in Bulgaria, where applicable.
- Evidence of sufficient financial resources and documents supporting the applicant's intention to leave before the visa expires.
Additional documents for medical treatment
Bulgarian medical institution letter
An official document or letter issued by the Bulgarian medical institution confirming that the applicant will receive medical care in Bulgaria.
Treatment and recovery plan
The planned medical programme, including a treatment and recovery plan, when required by the applicable consular procedure.
Supporting medical records
Relevant local medical reports, epicrisis or discharge summaries, and specialist records supporting the medical purpose of the journey.
Proof of treatment funding
Evidence of prepayment or other proof that treatment and related expenses are financially covered through personal funds, sponsor support or applicable insurance.
Documents to be prepared by STEM PLUS Clinic
- An official clinic letter confirming that the patient is expected in Bulgaria for a medical consultation or treatment.
- The patient's full legal name and passport details included in the letter.
- The purpose of the visit and the planned treatment or diagnostic programme.
- Planned treatment dates and the expected duration of stay.
- Estimated treatment costs and payment or prepayment status, when available.
- The clinic's identification details, address, contact person, signature and any additional formal elements required by the consulate.
- If accompanying persons are medically or logistically necessary, clearly identify them and explain their role, where appropriate.
Information to collect from the patient
- Full legal name exactly as stated in the passport.
- Passport number, issue date and expiry date.
- Citizenship or nationality.
- Country of legal residence.
- Residential address and contact details.
- Planned dates of treatment and travel.
- The medical purpose of the journey or planned procedure.
- Whether the patient is travelling alone or with accompanying persons.
- For each accompanying person: full name, passport details, citizenship, relationship to the patient and travel dates.
- A scanned passport copy and any current residence permit if the country of residence differs from the country of citizenship.
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Kazakhstan
Business Centre Nursaulet-1,
Floor 5,
Astana 010000,
Kazakhstan
Important application arrangements for Kazakhstan
The working guide identifies Astana and Almaty as official locations for external Bulgarian visa application centres.
The Embassy and Consular Office of Bulgaria in Astana are the competent diplomatic authorities for Kazakhstan.
Applicants should follow the current official VFS or Embassy appointment instructions before travel. The working guide does not provide specific application-centre addresses, a current booking link or confirmed appointment availability.
Request to confirm the medical visa submission procedure
View correspondence template
Subject: Medical Treatment Visa – Submission Procedure for a Resident of Kazakhstan
Dear Consular Section,
We are a medical clinic in Sofia, Bulgaria, assisting an international patient who is a citizen or resident of Kazakhstan and intends to travel to Bulgaria for medical treatment.
Could you please confirm the current procedure for submitting a short-stay Schengen visa application for medical treatment, including:
- The competent place of submission;
- Whether an appointment is required and how it should be booked;
- The current mandatory document checklist for medical treatment;
- Whether any specific form or format is required for the letter from the Bulgarian medical institution;
- Whether proof of prepayment is mandatory;
- Any additional requirements for an accompanying family member or caregiver.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Kind regards,
STEM PLUS Clinic
Sofia, Bulgaria
Official visa and consular information
- Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Visa for Bulgaria
- Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Visa facilitation agreements
- Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Embassy of Bulgaria in Kazakhstan
- Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – External visa application centre information
This page supports practical preparation for medical travel to Bulgaria. Visa requirements depend on citizenship, legal residence, existing Schengen visas or residence permits and individual circumstances. The competent consular authority makes the final decision and may request additional documents. Before submitting an application, verify the current appointment and submission procedure for Astana or Almaty, appointment availability and the latest medical visa document requirements.
