Schengen Medical Visit Visa (C-Visa)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard
- Fee
- EUR 80
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Standard Schengen short-stay visa for medical treatment lasting less than 90 days. For visa-required nationals seeking short-term medical consultations, procedures, or follow-up care in Norway. For treatments exceeding 90 days, a residence permit for medical treatment must be applied for instead. Visa-exempt nationals can receive short-term medical treatment under their 90-day visa-free access.
Eligibility
-
Nationality
Nationals of visa-required countries seeking short-term medical treatment in Norway (under 90 days).
-
Purpose of visit
Medical consultations, short-term treatments, procedures, or follow-up care at Norwegian healthcare facilities.
Documents you need
-
Passport
Validity months: 3
-
Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: EUR 30,000
-
Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Must cover full stay: No
-
Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
-
Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
-
Visa fee payment
Amount: EUR 80
How to apply
-
Online application
Complete Schengen visa application with medical treatment as purpose.
-
Document gathering
Obtain confirmation letter from Norwegian medical institution, prepare financial and insurance documentation.
-
Appointment booking
Book appointment at VFS Global or Norwegian embassy/consulate.
-
Fee payment
Pay EUR 80 visa fee.
-
Biometrics
Provide biometrics at appointment.
-
Document submission
Submit all documents including medical institution letter.
-
Processing wait
Processing takes approximately 15 calendar days.
-
Visa collection
Collect passport with visa.