Medical Treatment Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days to several months
- Fee
- €80
- Validity
- Duration of medical treatment
- Entry
- Single entry
For inpatient hospital stays, outpatient consultations, or preventive measures that are medically necessary. Not issued for wellness or recreational stays. Type C for treatment under 90 days, Type D for longer treatment. Medical facility must confirm treatment necessity.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For medically necessary treatment in Germany confirmed by German medical facility.
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Financial
Must prove ability to pay for medical treatment and stay.
Minimum funds: Varies by treatment cost
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Health
Medical facility must confirm necessity and suitability of treatment.
Required vaccinations: None specific
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, color, white background, biometric
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient for medical treatment and stay; Months required: 3
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, health insurance, sponsorship; Minimum amount: Sufficient to cover medical costs and stay
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Schengen area; Minimum coverage: €30,000 minimum, medical costs coverage
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hospital booking, hotel, host accommodation; 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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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Medical confirmation from German hospital/clinic stating treatment necessity; 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 (Type C) or National Visa (Type D); Form url: https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/
How to apply
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Online application
Contact German medical facility and obtain medical confirmation letter. Then complete appropriate visa application form.
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Document gathering
Gather medical confirmation, financial proof, insurance, passport, photos.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at German embassy/consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee.
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Document submission
Submit all medical and financial documents.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing.
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Visa collection
Collect medical visa.