National Visa D - Medical Treatment (Long-Stay)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- 15-30 working days
- Fee
- EUR 135 (National Visa D fee)
- Validity
- Up to 1 year (Visa D); renewable for continued treatment
- Entry
- Multiple entry
National Visa D for medical treatment in Poland exceeding 90 days. Required when the planned medical treatment or recovery period extends beyond the 90-day Schengen short-stay limit. Must provide comprehensive medical documentation from both the home country and the receiving Polish medical institution.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Third-country nationals (non-EU/EEA/Swiss) requiring medical treatment in Poland exceeding 90 days.
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Health
Must provide comprehensive medical documentation from home country physician and Polish medical institution.
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Financial
Must demonstrate ability to cover medical treatment costs, accommodation, and living expenses.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, colour
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hospital admission confirmation or accommodation for treatment and recovery; Must cover full stay: No
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: National visa D application form; Form url: https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card; Amount: EUR 135
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Private health insurance
Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain medical documentation from home country doctor and confirmation from Polish medical institution. Gather passport, photos, insurance, and financial proof.
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Online application
Submit national visa D application via e-Konsulat.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Polish embassy or consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay national visa D fee of EUR 135.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, 15-30 working days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa D sticker.