Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Medical Treatment
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15-45 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- Up to 90 days within a 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Applicant must provide confirmation from the Swiss hospital or clinic and demonstrate ability to finance treatment and living costs. Recommended to apply at least 6 weeks before planned travel.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Annex I countries requiring a Schengen visa.
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Health
Must provide medical documentation justifying the need for treatment in Switzerland.
Required vaccinations: As required by treatment facility
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Financial
Must demonstrate ability to cover medical treatment costs and living expenses in Switzerland.
Minimum funds: Sufficient to cover treatment 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: Recent passport-size photographs
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient to cover treatment costs and living expenses; Months required: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, insurance pre-authorization, or guarantee of payment from sponsor; Minimum amount: Sufficient to cover treatment and living expenses
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: All Schengen states; 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 confirmation of hospital 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: 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: Medical report from applicant's doctor explaining condition and need for treatment in Switzerland; 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://www.swiss-visa.ch/ivis2/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: At embassy/consulate or visa application center; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form online at swiss-visa.ch, selecting medical treatment as purpose.
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Document gathering
Gather medical reports from home doctor, confirmation letter from Swiss hospital/clinic with treatment plan, proof of payment or insurance pre-authorization.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Swiss embassy/consulate or visa application center.
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Fee payment
Pay EUR 90 visa fee.
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Document submission
Submit all documents including medical documentation in person.
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Biometrics
Provide fingerprints and digital photo.
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Processing wait
Standard 15 calendar days. Medical cases may receive priority processing.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa from embassy or visa center.