Medical Certificate in Sofia: Online, Same-Day from €34.99
- Same-day decision (most cases)
- Valid for employers across Bulgaria
- €34.99 base price, no hidden fees
- GMC-registered doctors
- 🇧🇬 EUR: Bulgaria's currency as of 2026
- Bulgaria's Personal Data Protection Act (GDPR-aligned)
- verifiable PDF certificates
Yes. You can get a medical certificate in Sofia online today. A licensed doctor reviews your case and issues a same-day PDF from €34.99, valid for employers, universities and NSSI submissions across Bulgaria.
Last updated: 1 October 2026
Reviewed by Dr. Anjum Ilahi (MBBS, MS) GMC · Cardiology and MRCPI
Medical Certificates in Sofia: Who Needs Them?
Sofia is Bulgaria's capital and by far its largest city, and its economy is increasingly built on IT and outsourcing — SAP Labs, VMware, Coca-Cola HBC, Uber, HP and IBM all run large offices in and around Sofia's Business Park and Mladost districts. Under Bulgarian labour law, an employee must submit a болничен лист (sick leave certificate) to their employer within 48 hours of the first day off sick, with the employer covering the first two days and the National Social Security Institute (NSSI/NOI) covering the rest.
Getting a same-day appointment with a GP in Sofia isn't always straightforward — demand is highest in central districts like Lozenets and Mladost, and many private clinics book days in advance during flu season. Our online service lets you submit your case to a registered doctor within minutes, with most assessments completed within 24 hours, without needing to take time off to sit in a waiting room.
Common situations we see from Sofia: tech and BPO staff at firms like SAP Labs or Uber needing certificates for short-notice sick leave, students at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski" or the Technical University of Sofia needing medical proof for exam deferrals, and international employees whose Bulgarian is limited but who still need compliant paperwork for their employer.
IT & Outsourcing Hub
Sofia's IT and BPO sector — SAP Labs, VMware, Uber, HP and more — accepts online certificates from registered doctors.
Universities
Sofia University and the Technical University of Sofia both accept medical certificates for exam deferrals.
GP Access
Central districts like Lozenets and Mladost see high demand for same-day GP slots. Online assessment skips the queue.
International Workforce
English-language service for Sofia's international staff. Certificates meet Bulgarian NSSI requirements.
Public & Private Sector
Valid for both government and private-sector employers across all of Sofia's districts.
All Certificate Types Available in Bulgaria
Every certificate type is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Bulgaria. Choose the one that matches your situation below. If you're not sure which applies, the assessment will ask enough questions to route you correctly before you pay anything.
Sick Leave Certificate
Supports a work absence due to illness, generally aligned with Bulgaria's bolnichen list / NOI process.
From €34.99Sports Fitness Certificate
For clubs, competitions, and gradings in Bulgaria requiring medical clearance.
From €34.99General Fitness Certificate
For gym membership and training sign-up where a health declaration is requested.
From €34.99General Medical Certificate
For insurance, visa applications, education, and other general documentation needs.
From €34.99How It Works in Sofia
Complete assessment
3-5 minutes. Select your certificate type, confirm Bulgaria as your country, and answer health questions covering your condition, the dates involved, and any employer or institution details you'd like included. No payment yet: you're only charged if a certificate is issued.
Doctor reviews your case
Reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Bulgaria, generally during business hours (9am-6pm EET/EEST, Monday-Friday). The doctor may ask for more information through the same portal, or advise that your situation needs an in-person examination rather than an online certificate.
Receive your PDF
Emailed the same day in most cases, with the reviewing doctor's credentials and a reference number that your employer, school, or institution can check to confirm authenticity directly.
Who Accepts These Certificates in Bulgaria
A certificate is only useful if the institution asking for it will actually accept it. Below is who we most commonly hear from, and what each one is typically looking for when a certificate lands on their desk.
Employers
A certificate from a doctor registered to assess cases in Bulgaria can support a bolnichen list conversation with your employer, and the reference number lets HR verify it directly rather than taking the document at face value. Acceptance for NOI-administered benefit purposes specifically can depend on your employer's own internal process.
Schools & universities
Accepted for absence documentation, deadline or exam extensions, and school sports medical clearance, including for activities that ask for a documented health check before participation. Universities handling mitigating-circumstances requests can generally use the same certificate alongside their own internal form.
Sports clubs
Accepted for club and league medical clearance, gradings, and competitions requiring proof of fitness, particularly for higher-risk or contact activities where an organiser wants documented sign-off before allowing participation.
Airlines
Fit-to-fly certificates accepted by airlines requiring medical clearance for travel from Bulgaria after surgery, illness, or later-stage pregnancy, ahead of your departure date. The certificate is reviewed against your specific procedure and travel dates rather than issued as a generic template.
Government & insurance
General medical certificates accepted for visa applications, insurance claims, and other official processes that ask for a doctor-issued medical statement. Requirements for exactly what such a statement needs to cover generally depend on the specific institution requesting it.
Bulgaria Pricing: All Certificate Types
| Certificate Type | Our Price | Typical Private Consultation |
|---|---|---|
| Sick Leave Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Sports Fitness Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Fitness Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Fit to Fly Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Return to Work Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Medical Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
Prices below are shown in euro, Bulgaria's national currency as of Bulgaria's 2026 euro adoption.
Typical private consultation costs are a general range reported for Bulgaria and vary by clinic, city, and provider.
The difference generally reflects overhead: an in-person consultation carries clinic, receptionist, and travel time that an online assessment does not. You are paying for the doctor's review and the certificate itself, with same-day delivery in most cases and no need to take time off to sit in a waiting room. Sports fitness and fit-to-fly certificates are the same price as a general medical certificate, even though they generally involve a more detailed assessment of a specific activity or procedure.
Bulgaria Legal Snapshot: What Applies in Sofia
Sick-leave and certificate rules are set nationally, so what follows applies in Sofia exactly as it does anywhere else in Bulgaria.
In Bulgaria, sick leave from work is generally supported by a болничен лист (bolnichen list), the certificate a doctor issues to confirm the absence, generally processed through NOI to support a sickness benefit claim. For sport, gym, travel, or general purposes such as visas or insurance, a separate certificate type applies. See the options below to find the one that matches your situation. Each type is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Bulgaria, so the right starting point depends on who is asking for the certificate and why. In everyday English this is often just called a doctor's note for Bulgaria, even where the official local term differs.
| Local document name | Болничен лист (bolnichen list): Bulgaria's sick-leave certificate, generally issued by a doctor to confirm an illness-related absence from work. |
|---|---|
| When it's typically needed | Generally, a bolnichen list is issued to support a period of sickness absence and an associated benefit claim, with the doctor determining the certified period based on a genuine assessment. |
| Who can typically issue it | Generally a licensed physician within Bulgaria's healthcare system, following a genuine clinical assessment of the case. |
| Notifying your employer | Generally, employees are expected to inform their employer of a sickness absence as soon as reasonably possible, with the bolnichen list following once a doctor has completed their assessment. The exact internal process can vary by workplace. |
| Typical certified period | A doctor certifies the period their assessment genuinely supports, generally up to 14 consecutive days at a time and no more than 40 days total (with breaks) in a calendar year. Beyond that, Bulgaria's medical expertise regulation routes further leave through a Medical Consultative Commission (ЛКК) rather than the treating doctor alone. |
| Governing framework | Generally processed through NOI (Национален осигурителен институт), Bulgaria's National Social Security Institute, which administers sickness benefit claims connected to a bolnichen list. |
| Data protection law | Bulgaria's Personal Data Protection Act, which implements EU GDPR, as Bulgaria is an EU member state. |
Note on currency: Bulgaria adopted the euro in 2026, replacing the lev, and prices on this page are shown in euro accordingly. If you're referencing older documents priced in lev, or an employer's internal process that still references lev figures, confirm the current conversion and requirements before relying on them for a specific case.
Our Medical Team for Bulgaria
Every certificate issued for Bulgaria is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Bulgaria, based on a genuine clinical assessment of the health information you provide and, where needed, follow-up questions asked through the same online portal. If a certificate is not clinically appropriate, for example if your case needs an in-person examination or further investigation, the doctor will decline to issue one, and you receive a full, automatic refund. We do not operate on a pay-first, questions-later basis: no certificate is guaranteed simply because a request was submitted.
Doctor credentials are shown on your certificate, and the reference number lets anyone checking it verify the certificate directly rather than relying on our word for it. If you ever have a concern about the assessment you received, our complaints process sits alongside, not instead of, your right to raise it through the appropriate channel for a doctor practising in Bulgaria. We would always prefer to resolve a concern ourselves first, but we won't suggest that using our service replaces a doctor's normal professional accountability.
Registered practitioners, not a call centre.
Every doctor is independently verified against their national medical council before they see a single patient - including for patients in Sofia.
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Reg. #УИН - 1003994Dr. Georgi H.
Reg. #УИН - 1007661Prof. Theodora K.
Reg. #УИН - 1003941Prof. Dr. Dimitar N.
Reg. #УИН - 1003999Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Under Bulgarian labour law, any employer must accept a болничен лист issued by a registered doctor, including Sofia's large IT, BPO and public-sector employers.
Yes. Bulgarian universities generally accept a medical certificate from a registered doctor to support an exam deferral — check your faculty's own submission process, but the certificate itself meets the requirement.
No — your employer submits your болничен лист to the National Social Security Institute (NSSI/NOI) on your behalf once you provide it to them.
Only if your symptoms continue beyond your certificate period. Our doctors handle the initial assessment; for ongoing care, see your regular GP in Sofia.
Private clinics in busy districts like Lozenets and Mladost can book up days in advance, especially in flu season. Our online service lets you submit immediately and get assessed within 24 hours.
Most Sofia cases are assessed within 24 hours. Once approved, you receive your certificate as a PDF by email immediately — and Bulgarian law requires it be submitted to your employer within 48 hours of your first sick day, so same-day turnaround matters.
A certificate anyone can check - in seconds.
Every certificate is issued by a doctor registered with their national medical council, after a real assessment, and carries a reference code that resolves instantly - whether your employer is in Dublin, Berlin or Warsaw.
- ✓Issued only after a genuine clinical review
- ✓Unique reference code, checkable by anyone
- ✓Covers sick leave, fitness-to-work & carer's leave
- ✓Delivered as a signed PDF within the hour
