Medical Visa to Bulgaria from Uzbekistan
Bulgaria – Medical Treatment Visa: Uzbekistan
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, signed visa application, travel medical insurance, financial evidence and supporting medical documentation.
Tashkent visa arrangements
Bulgaria maintains an embassy in Tashkent. The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also lists Tashkent as an external visa application centre location. Verify the current booking procedure.
Citizenship and legal residence
According to the working guide, Uzbekistan passport holders generally require a visa for short-term medical travel, unless they have another valid basis for entry into the Schengen Area.
Requirements may depend on the applicant's nationality, country of legal residence, existing Schengen visas or residence permits and individual circumstances.
Where to apply for a medical visa from Uzbekistan
The Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria in Tashkent is the Bulgarian diplomatic mission in Uzbekistan.
The working guide also identifies Tashkent as a location officially listed by the Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for an external visa application centre. However, the source document does not specify the current centre operator, booking website or precise submission procedure.
Applicants should check the current Tashkent visa-centre or Embassy appointment procedure, confirm the appropriate submission location and verify appointment availability before making travel bookings.
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 after the planned departure, issued within the previous ten years, with 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, 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 a corresponding travel reservation.
- Proof of accommodation in Bulgaria, where applicable.
- Evidence of sufficient financial resources 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 document or letter from the Bulgarian medical institution confirming that the applicant will receive medical care in Bulgaria.
Treatment and recovery plan
A treatment and recovery plan or planned medical programme, where required by the applicable consular procedure.
Supporting medical records
Relevant local medical reports, epicrisis or discharge summaries, or 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, for example 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 dates and the expected duration of the patient's stay.
- Estimated treatment costs and payment or prepayment status, when available.
- The clinic's identification information, address, contact person, signature and any additional formal elements requested by the consulate.
- If accompanying persons are medically or logistically necessary, identify them clearly 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 Tashkent
Tashkent 100031,
Uzbekistan
Important application arrangements for Uzbekistan
Bulgaria maintains an embassy in Tashkent. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also lists Tashkent among locations for external visa application centres.
Applicants should follow the current Tashkent visa-centre or Embassy booking procedure. The working guide does not identify a specific provider or booking portal, so these details must be confirmed from official current instructions.
Before booking travel, patients should verify appointment availability, the correct submission location and the latest mandatory list of documents for medical treatment.
Request to confirm the medical visa submission procedure
View correspondence template
Subject: Medical Treatment Visa – Submission Procedure for a Resident of Uzbekistan
Dear Consular Section,
We are a medical clinic in Sofia, Bulgaria, assisting an international patient who is a citizen or resident of Uzbekistan 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 Uzbekistan
- 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 Tashkent visa-centre or Embassy procedure, appointment availability and the latest medical visa document requirements.
