Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Medical Treatment
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of EU Regulation 2018/1806 Annex I countries
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Purpose of visit
Must provide medical report from home country and treatment plan/appointment confirmation from a Hungarian medical institution, including diagnosis, proposed treatment, hospitalization dates, and cost of treatment
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Financial
Must demonstrate ability to pay for all medical treatment and living costs during the stay
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background, face covers 80% of photo, taken within last 3 months
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, proof of pre-payment for treatment, sponsor letter; Minimum amount: Must cover all treatment costs plus EUR 40 per day for living expenses
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: All Schengen member states; 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: Hospital admission letter specifying dates, hotel booking for recovery period; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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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; Form url: https://visa.vfsglobal.com
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank transfer, card (varies by application center); Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain Medical Documentation - Get medical report from home country doctor and treatment plan/appointment confirmation from the Hungarian medical facility, including diagnosis, proposed treatment procedures, hospitalization dates, and estimated costs.
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Online application
Complete Application Form - Fill out the Schengen visa application form.
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Appointment booking
Book Appointment - Schedule an appointment at VFS Global or Hungarian Embassy/Consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay Visa Fee - Pay the EUR 80 application fee.
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Document submission
Submit Application - Attend appointment and submit all documents including medical documentation.
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Biometrics
Provide Biometrics - Fingerprints and digital photo taken at application center.
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Processing wait
Wait for Processing - Standard processing takes 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect Visa - Collect passport with visa sticker.