Medical Treatment Visa (Type C / Type D)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days to several weeks
- Fee
- €80
- Validity
- Duration of medical treatment
- Entry
- Single entry
For traveling to Luxembourg for medical care or treatment. Applicants must have a valid passport, demonstrate sufficient funds to cover medical expenses and living costs during stay, and provide a medical certificate confirming the need for treatment in Luxembourg. Type C visa for treatment under 90 days, Type D visa for longer treatments. Visa-free nationals from Annex II countries can seek medical treatment within their 90-day visa-free allowance without requiring a separate medical visa.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
For medically necessary treatment in Luxembourg confirmed by a Luxembourg medical facility.
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Financial
Must prove ability to pay for medical treatment and living expenses during stay.
Minimum funds: Varies by treatment cost
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Health
Medical facility must confirm necessity and suitability of treatment in Luxembourg.
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, taken within last 3 months
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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 Luxembourg hospital/clinic stating treatment necessity 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 (Type C) or National Visa (Type D); Form url: https://mae.gouvernement.lu/en/services-aux-citoyens/visa-immigration.html
How to apply
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Document gathering
Contact Luxembourg medical facility and obtain medical confirmation letter detailing treatment necessity and duration.
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Online application
Complete appropriate visa application form (Type C for under 90 days, Type D for longer).
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Luxembourg 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.