Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Medical - Type C)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days (priority processing available)
- Validity
- Duration of medical treatment, up to 90 days
- Entry
- Single entry
For short-term medical treatment (up to 90 days) in Portugal. Nationals of Annex II (visa-free) countries can enter without a visa for medical treatment lasting under 90 days. Annex I nationals must apply for a Schengen C visa with medical purpose. Requires confirmation from a Portuguese medical institution and proof of ability to pay for treatment.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex I countries requiring a Schengen visa. Annex II nationals can enter visa-free for medical treatment under 90 days.
Eligible countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Congo (Democratic Republic of the), Cote d'Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Korea (Democratic People's Republic of), Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mauritania, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Qatar, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Suriname, Syrian Arab Republic, Tajikistan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
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Health
Must have a confirmed medical appointment or treatment plan at a recognized Portuguese medical institution.
Required vaccinations: None specifically required
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Recent passport-style photos, 35x45mm, white background
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, proof of payment capability for medical treatment, insurance covering medical costs; Minimum amount: Sufficient to cover medical treatment costs and living expenses
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: All Schengen countries; 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: Hotel booking or accommodation near medical facility; 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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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Official confirmation from Portuguese medical institution confirming treatment necessity, type of treatment, and expected duration; 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 Form; Form url: https://vistos.mne.gov.pt/en/short-stay-visas-schengen
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, bank card; Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain official confirmation from a Portuguese medical institution detailing treatment necessity, type, and duration. Gather proof of payment capability for the treatment.
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Document submission
Submit Schengen visa application with medical documentation at Portuguese embassy/consulate or VFS centre.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 80 visa fee.
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Processing wait
Medical visa applications may receive priority processing. Standard time is 15 calendar days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with medical Schengen visa.