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
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a national of an Annex I country under EU Regulation 2018/1806.
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Health
Must provide medical documentation confirming the need for specific treatment at a Greek healthcare facility, including a certificate from the receiving Greek medical institution confirming acceptance for treatment.
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Financial
Must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover all medical costs, living expenses, and return travel.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35mm x 45mm, white background, full face front view, taken within last 6 months
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking, hospital admission confirmation, rental agreement; 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: Yes; 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://www.mfa.gr/en/services/schengen-visas/application-form/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, money order, cashier's check (varies by location); Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form with 'Medical treatment' as purpose of travel.
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Document gathering
Obtain certificate from your home country doctor confirming need for treatment, and acceptance letter from the Greek medical facility specifying treatment type, dates, duration, and costs.
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Appointment booking
Schedule an appointment at the Greek consulate/embassy or authorized visa application center.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa fee at the time of document submission.
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Document submission
Attend appointment and submit all documents including medical certificates with passport.
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Biometrics
Provide fingerprints and photograph if not collected in last 59 months.
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Processing wait
Standard processing time is 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker.