Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Medical Treatment
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days (may extend to 45 days)
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Short-stay visa for medical treatment (cure mediche) at Italian healthcare facilities. Issued for the period necessary to complete treatments, up to 90 days. For treatments exceeding 90 days, a Type D national visa is required. An accompanying person may also apply for a visa.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a national of an Annex I country requiring a Schengen visa.
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Financial
Must prove ability to pay full treatment costs, accommodation, and repatriation expenses.
Minimum funds: Full treatment costs plus living expenses
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Health
Must have accepted treatment plan from an accredited Italian healthcare facility. Must provide 30% deposit of estimated treatment costs or have authorization under humanitarian programs.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size, white background
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, deposit certificates, financial guarantee; Minimum amount: Sufficient for 70% of healthcare expenses, board and lodging, and repatriation costs
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Entire Schengen Area; Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or declaration of hospitality from legally resident person in Italy; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Declaration from Italian healthcare facility specifying type of treatment, start date, expected duration, and estimated total cost; Validity months: 3
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen Visa Application Form
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Varies by location; Amount: EUR 90 adults, EUR 45 children 6-12, free under 6
How to apply
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Document gathering
Secure acceptance letter and treatment plan from the Italian healthcare facility. Pay 30% deposit of estimated treatment costs and obtain certificate confirming deposit.
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Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form selecting 'Medical Treatment' as purpose.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Italian consulate/embassy or VFS Global center.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 90 visa fee at time of submission.
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Document submission
Submit all documents including medical facility letter, deposit certificate, financial proof, and insurance.
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Biometrics
Provide fingerprints and photograph if not collected within the last 59 months.
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Processing wait
Standard processing 15 calendar days, may extend to 45 days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker.