Schengen Medical Visa

About the Medical Visa

The Schengen medical visa is a Type C short-stay visa for traveling to Europe to receive medical treatment. It's for patients seeking healthcare not available in their home country, or preferring European medical facilities.

Medical visas require additional documentation proving your treatment arrangements and ability to pay for healthcare costs.

Required Medical Documentation

In addition to standard Schengen visa documents, medical visa applicants need:

• Medical diagnosis: From your home country doctor explaining your condition
• Hospital acceptance letter: From the European medical facility confirming your appointment/treatment
• Treatment details: What treatment you'll receive, estimated duration, and schedule
• Cost estimate: Official quote from the hospital for treatment costs
• Proof of payment: Evidence of prepayment or ability to pay (bank statements, insurance)
• Medical insurance: Coverage for the treatment (if not prepaid)

Proof of Financial Means

Medical treatment in Europe can be expensive. You must prove you can cover:

• Treatment costs: Hospital bills, doctor fees, medications
• Accommodation: Hotel or recovery facility stays
• Living expenses: Food, transport during recovery
• Emergency funds: Complications or extended stay

Bring comprehensive bank statements, prepayment receipts, and insurance documentation.

If Treatment Exceeds 90 Days

If your treatment and recovery will take longer than 90 days, you may need:

• A national long-stay visa (Type D) from the specific country
• Detailed medical documentation explaining why extended stay is necessary
• More extensive financial proof

Discuss with the embassy if your treatment timeline is uncertain or potentially long.