Medical Visa to Bulgaria from Qatar
Bulgaria – Medical Visa: Qatar
Working reference for Stem Plus Clinic · Updated 21 October 2026
Preparing for medical treatment in Bulgaria
Medical institution confirmation
An official document from a medical institution in Bulgaria confirming that the applicant will receive medical care or treatment.
Visa documents and funding
Visa application, passport, medical travel insurance, accommodation and transport evidence, plus financial documents for the journey and treatment.
Visa services in Doha
Bulgaria has an embassy and a listed external visa application centre in Doha. The current local medical-treatment checklist must be confirmed before applying.
Citizenship and country of residence
The requirement to obtain a visa is determined primarily by the patient's citizenship and passport, not solely by the country in which the patient lives.
Patients residing in Qatar may have different visa requirements depending on their nationality, residence status and existing Schengen entry permissions.
Where to apply in Qatar
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs includes Doha, Qatar, in its list of external visa application centre locations. The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria also operates a Consular Section in Doha.
According to the working guide, the Consular Section's stated reception hours are 09:30–12:30. Applicants should verify the current opening hours, available visa application centre, appointment procedure and submission channel before visiting.
A separate, up-to-date medical-treatment visa checklist specific to Qatar was not confirmed in the source guide. Local evidence relating to residency, employment, sponsorship, attestations and translations should therefore be checked with the Embassy or the authorised visa service provider.
Core documents for a short-stay Type C visa
- Completed and signed application form for a short-stay Schengen Type C visa.
- Recent passport photograph.
- Valid passport or travel document: valid for at least three months after the intended departure from the Schengen Area, issued within the previous ten years and containing at least two blank pages.
- Round-trip flight or transport reservation or ticket, plus an itinerary if visiting more than one Schengen country.
- Travel medical insurance covering the entire Schengen Area and the full period of stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
- Proof of accommodation covering the entire planned stay.
- Evidence of sufficient financial means and ties to the country of residence, such as bank statements, employment documentation or sponsor support. The specific local documents must be confirmed with the competent Embassy or visa service provider.
Additional documents for medical treatment
Confirmation from the medical institution
A document from a medical institution in Bulgaria confirming that the applicant will receive medical assistance or treatment at that institution.
Proof of treatment funding
Evidence of prepayment or other proof of sufficient financial resources to cover the treatment and related expenses, such as applicable insurance coverage.
Documents to be prepared by Stem Plus Clinic
- An official letter on clinic letterhead including the patient's full name and passport details.
- Confirmation that the patient is expected to receive medical treatment in Bulgaria.
- Planned treatment dates and approximate duration of treatment.
- A brief description of the planned treatment and its estimated costs.
- Information on prepayment or payment, where applicable.
- Accommodation confirmation, if required and if the clinic arranges the patient's accommodation.
Information to collect from the patient
- Full name exactly as shown in the passport.
- Passport number.
- Passport issue date and expiry date.
- Citizenship or nationality.
- Country of residence.
- Residence status and type of residence permit.
- Expected treatment dates.
- Whether the patient has an accompanying person and that person's details.
- Email address and telephone number.
- Consent to the processing of personal data.
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Qatar
Waraqa Bin Nawfal St. #848,
Villa 98, P.O. Box 23812,
Doha, Qatar
Visa application requirements for Qatar residents
Doha is included in the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' list of external visa application centre locations.
However, the working guide does not establish a separate, current checklist specifically for medical-treatment visa applications in Qatar.
Applicants residing in Qatar should verify whether additional local documents are necessary, including evidence of residence, employment, sponsorship, document attestations or translations.
Request to confirm the medical visa checklist
View correspondence template
Subject: Request for confirmation of documents – Schengen Type C visa for medical treatment in Bulgaria
Dear Consular Section,
We are a medical clinic in Sofia, Bulgaria, preparing practical visa guidance for patients residing in Qatar who intend to travel to Bulgaria for medical treatment.
Could you please confirm the current required document checklist and the correct place of submission for a short-stay Schengen Type C visa for medical treatment?
In particular, please confirm whether the following medical-purpose documents are sufficient in addition to the standard Type C requirements:
- A letter from the Bulgarian medical institution confirming the planned treatment, dates and duration, and estimated costs;
- Proof of prepayment or sufficient financial means or insurance to cover treatment and related expenses.
Please also advise whether any country-specific documents, attestations, translations, sponsor documents or local residence requirements apply to applicants residing in Qatar.
Thank you in advance.
Kind regards,
Stem Plus Clinic
Sofia, Bulgaria
Official information
- Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Embassy in Qatar
- Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Visa for Bulgaria
This guide is intended to help patients prepare for a possible medical visa application. Visa requirements may change and depend on citizenship, legal residence and individual circumstances. Before applying, always confirm the latest country-specific document checklist, authorised submission location and appointment arrangements with the relevant Bulgarian authority or visa service provider.
