Medical visa · Afghanistan to Sweden

Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Medical Treatment

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 90 days
• Processing time: 15 calendar days standard; up to 45 days if additional examination required
• Fee: EUR 90 (adults); EUR 45 (children 6-11); Free (children under 6)
• Validity: 90 days within any 180-day period
• Entry: Single entry

Schengen visa for medical treatment stays up to 90 days. For treatment requiring longer stays (over 90 days), a visitor's residence permit must be applied for instead. A medical certificate from both the home country doctor and the receiving Swedish medical institution is required.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Must be a national of an Annex I country requiring a Schengen visa.

• Purpose of visit

  Must be traveling for planned medical treatment at a Swedish medical institution.

  Includes

  • Medical treatment
• Health

  Must have documented medical condition requiring treatment in Sweden, confirmed by both home country and Swedish medical institutions.

• Financial

  Must demonstrate ability to cover both living expenses (SEK 450/day) and medical treatment costs.

  Minimum funds: SEK 450 per day plus medical treatment costs

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background

• Accommodation proof

  Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.

  Must cover full stay: No

• Medical certificate

  Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Cash, credit card at embassy/consulate or VFS Global; Amount: EUR 90 (adults); EUR 45 (children 6-11); Free (children under 6)

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Gather medical documentation from home country doctor and acceptance confirmation from Swedish medical institution, along with standard Schengen visa documents.

2. Online application

   Complete the Schengen visa application form.

3. Appointment booking

   Book appointment at the Swedish embassy/consulate or VFS Global center.

4. Document submission

   Submit all documents in person at the appointment.

5. Biometrics

   Provide biometric data (fingerprints and photo).

6. Fee payment

   Pay visa fee at submission.

7. Processing wait

   Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days.

8. Visa collection

   Collect passport with visa sticker.

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.