National Visa D - Medical Treatment (Long Stay)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 15 to 30 days
- Fee
- EUR 77
- Validity
- Up to 1 year for medical treatment and recovery
- Entry
- Multiple entry
National Visa D for medical treatment in Slovenia requiring stays longer than 90 days. Governed by the Slovenian Foreigners Act (Zakon o tujcih). For treatments, surgeries, and recovery periods that exceed the 90-day Schengen short-stay limit. After arrival, patients needing stays exceeding the visa validity must apply for a temporary residence permit for medical treatment.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Third-country nationals requiring medical treatment in Slovenia for more than 90 days.
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Purpose of visit
Medical treatment at a Slovenian healthcare facility. Must provide documentation from both home country and Slovenian medical institution.
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Financial
Must demonstrate ability to cover all medical costs, accommodation, and living expenses for the treatment duration.
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Health
Must provide comprehensive medical documentation supporting the treatment need.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm colour photographs
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: 30000
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hospital admission confirmation or accommodation booking for outpatient treatment periods.; Must cover full stay: No
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank card; Amount: EUR 77
How to apply
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Document gathering
Gather medical reports, hospital admission/appointment confirmation, treatment plan, passport, photos, financial proof, health insurance, and accommodation proof.
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Online application
Complete Visa D application form for medical treatment.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Slovenian embassy or consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay Visa D fee of EUR 77.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15-30 days.
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Visa collection
Collect Visa D. Register with police upon arrival within 3 days.