Medical Visa to Bulgaria from Turkmenistan
Bulgaria – Medical Treatment Visa: Turkmenistan
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, visa application, travel medical insurance, financial evidence and relevant medical records supporting the planned treatment.
Consular arrangements
Bulgaria has no embassy in Turkmenistan. Its Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, is accredited to Turkmenistan. The exact application procedure requires confirmation.
Citizenship and legal residence
According to the working guide, a visa is generally required for short-term medical travel by a Turkmenistan passport holder, unless the applicant has another valid basis for entering the Schengen Area.
The requirements can depend on the patient's citizenship, country of legal residence, existing Schengen visas or residence permits, and individual circumstances.
Where to apply for a medical visa from Turkmenistan
Bulgaria does not maintain an embassy in Turkmenistan. The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Baku, Azerbaijan, is accredited to Turkmenistan.
The working guide does not identify a Bulgarian external visa application centre located in Turkmenistan. The exact procedure for submitting a Schengen Type C visa application by a resident of Turkmenistan has therefore not been confirmed.
Before travelling to a diplomatic mission or arranging an appointment, the patient should obtain written confirmation from the Bulgarian Consular Service in Baku concerning the competent place of submission.
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, valid for at least three months beyond the planned departure date, issued within the previous ten years 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 photograph, 3.5 × 4.5 cm, on a light background.
- Biometric information and fingerprints, when required by the applicable Schengen procedure.
- Travel medical insurance valid throughout the Schengen Area for the full duration of the stay, with minimum coverage of EUR 30,000.
- Proof of round-trip transportation or a travel reservation.
- Proof of accommodation in Bulgaria, where applicable.
- Evidence of sufficient financial means and supporting documents demonstrating the applicant's intention to leave before the visa expires.
Additional documents for medical treatment
Bulgarian medical institution letter
An official letter or document confirming that the applicant will receive medical care or treatment in Bulgaria.
Treatment and recovery plan
The planned medical programme, including a treatment and recovery plan, where required by the consular authority.
Supporting medical records
Relevant medical reports, discharge summaries, epicrisis documents or specialist records from the patient's current country of treatment, supporting the medical purpose of the journey.
Proof of treatment funding
Evidence of prepayment or other confirmation that treatment and related expenses are 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.
- The planned dates and expected duration of the patient's stay.
- The estimated treatment cost and payment or prepayment status, when available.
- The clinic's identification details, address, contact person, signature and any other formal elements required by the consulate.
- Where accompanying persons are medically or logistically necessary, clear identification of those persons and an explanation of their role, where appropriate.
Information to collect from the patient
- Full legal name, exactly as it appears in the passport.
- Passport number, issue date and expiry date.
- Citizenship or nationality.
- Country of legal residence.
- Residential address and contact information.
- Planned treatment dates and travel dates.
- 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 patient's country of residence differs from their citizenship.
Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Baku
AZ 1073 Baku,
Azerbaijan
Important visa arrangements for Turkmenistan
Bulgaria does not have an embassy in Turkmenistan. Its Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, is accredited to Turkmenistan.
The working guide does not identify a local Bulgarian visa application centre in Turkmenistan in the referenced Ministry of Foreign Affairs external-centre list.
This means the precise submission procedure must be confirmed directly with the Consular Service in Baku. Applicants should not assume that they must travel to Azerbaijan without obtaining current instructions.
Request to confirm the medical visa submission procedure
View correspondence template
Subject: Medical Treatment Visa – Submission Procedure for a Resident of Turkmenistan
Dear Consular Section,
We are a medical clinic in Sofia, Bulgaria, assisting an international patient who is a citizen or resident of Turkmenistan 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 – Turkmenistan country and mission information
This page is intended to support practical preparation for medical travel to Bulgaria. Visa requirements depend on citizenship, lawful residence, existing Schengen visas or residence permits and individual circumstances. The competent consular authority makes the final decision and may request additional documents. The application procedure for residents of Turkmenistan must be confirmed with the Bulgarian Consular Service in Baku before making arrangements to submit an application.
