Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Medical Visit
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days (may extend to 45 days)
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Suitable for short medical consultations, diagnostic procedures, or brief treatments. Must provide appointment confirmation from Dutch medical institution. For treatment exceeding 90 days, a long-stay Medical Treatment Residence Permit is required instead.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Citizens of Annex I countries requiring a Schengen visa.
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Purpose of visit
Must be seeking medical treatment or consultation at a Dutch medical institution.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 3
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: ICAO-compliant passport photographs
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: Sufficient for medical costs and living expenses; Months required: 3
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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 reservation or proof of accommodation for duration of treatment; Must cover full stay: 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: Letter from Dutch medical institution confirming appointment, treatment plan, 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://netherlandsworldwide.nl
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, card at embassy/consulate; Amount: EUR 90 (adults), EUR 45 (children 6-11)
How to apply
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Online application
Complete Schengen visa application form indicating medical treatment as purpose.
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Document gathering
Gather medical appointment confirmation, financial proof, insurance, and accommodation details.
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Appointment booking
Book appointment at Dutch embassy/consulate or VFS Global.
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Document submission
Submit application in person with all supporting documents.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee of EUR 90.
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Processing wait
Standard processing 15 calendar days, extendable to 45 days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with visa sticker.