Medical Visa to Bulgaria from Saudi Arabia
Bulgaria – Medical Visa: Saudi Arabia
Working reference for Stem Plus Clinic · Updated 21 October 2026
Preparing for medical treatment in Bulgaria
Medical confirmation
A document from a medical institution in Bulgaria confirming that the applicant will receive medical care or treatment there.
Documents and funding
Application, photograph, passport, medical insurance, itinerary or reservation, accommodation, proof of employment or status, and sufficient financial means.
Consular application
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists external visa application centres in Riyadh and Jeddah.
Citizenship and country of residence
The visa requirement is determined by the patient's citizenship and passport, not only by the country where the patient lives.
Where to apply
The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists external visa application centres in Riyadh and Jeddah.
According to the checklist provided by the Embassy in Riyadh for Short Stay Visa – Medical, a medical document from a Bulgarian medical institution must confirm the treatment, reasons, duration and costs.
The general application package includes an application form, photograph, passport, medical insurance, itinerary or reservation, accommodation, proof of employment or status, and sufficient financial means.
Basic 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 planned departure from the Schengen Area, issued within the last ten years, with at least two blank pages.
- Return travel booking or ticket and itinerary if visiting more than one Schengen country.
- Medical travel insurance covering the entire Schengen Area and duration of stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
- Proof of accommodation for the entire stay.
- Proof of sufficient financial means and ties to the country of residence, such as bank statements or employer/sponsor documentation.
Additional documents for medical treatment
Medical institution confirmation
A document from a medical institution in Bulgaria confirming that the applicant will receive medical care or treatment at that institution.
Financial documentation
Prepayment or other proof of sufficient financial means to cover treatment and related expenses, such as insurance coverage.
Treatment details
According to the Riyadh checklist, the medical institution's letter must contain details about the treatment, its duration and costs.
Documents to be issued by Stem Plus Clinic
- Stem Plus Clinic should prepare an official letter on clinic letterhead containing the patient's full name and passport details.
- Confirmation that the patient will be admitted for medical treatment in Bulgaria.
- Planned dates and approximate duration of treatment.
- Brief description of the treatment and estimated costs.
- Information on prepayment or payment, where applicable.
- Confirmation of accommodation, if necessary and if arranged by the clinic.
Information to collect from the patient
- Full name as shown in the passport.
- Passport number.
- Passport issue and expiry dates.
- Citizenship.
- Country of residence.
- Residence status or 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 personal data processing.
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Riyadh
+966 11 25 11 554
+966 11 23 04 237
Confirmation request to the Consular Section
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 Saudi Arabia 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/duration and estimated costs;
- Proof of pre-payment or sufficient financial means/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 Saudi Arabia.
Thank you in advance.
Kind regards,
Stem Plus Clinic
Sofia, Bulgaria
Official information
- Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Embassy in Saudi Arabia
- Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Visa for Bulgaria
This reference is intended for operational use and website content. Visa requirements may change. Before an individual application, the current checklist of the relevant diplomatic mission or VFS should be used.
