Schengen Short-Stay Visa (Type C) - Medical Treatment
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days standard, up to 30 calendar days, exceptionally up to 60 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90 (adults)
- Validity
- 90 days within any 180-day period
- Entry
- Single entry
Schengen Type C visa for medical treatment at a Lithuanian healthcare facility for stays up to 90 days. For treatments requiring longer stays, a National D visa must be applied for with medical treatment as the stated purpose. Visa-free nationals from Annex II countries can seek medical treatment during their 90-day visa-free stay without a specific medical visa. The subsistence requirement for medical stays is 1 minimum monthly salary per month (EUR 1,038 in 2025), and the return funds should also equal 1 minimum monthly salary. Applicants must provide documentation from both their home country doctor and the Lithuanian medical institution.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Nationals of Annex I countries under EU Regulation 2018/1806.
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Purpose of visit
Must be seeking specific medical treatment available in Lithuania. Must provide documentation from both home country doctor and Lithuanian medical institution.
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Financial
Must demonstrate ability to cover medical treatment costs, accommodation, and living expenses. Subsistence amount is 1 minimum monthly salary per month.
Minimum funds: EUR 1,038 per month
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Health
Must provide medical documentation supporting the need for treatment in Lithuania.
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 photographs
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Proof of funds
Minimum amount: 1 minimum monthly salary per month of stay (EUR 1,038 in 2025) plus 1 minimum monthly salary for return
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Travel insurance
Minimum coverage: 30000
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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 hotel booking near medical facility; Must cover full stay: No
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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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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Schengen visa application form; Form url: https://visa.vrm.lt/epm/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: ["cash", "card"]; Amount: EUR 90
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain acceptance/appointment confirmation from Lithuanian medical institution. Gather medical reports, passport, photos, insurance, and financial documents.
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Online application
Complete the Schengen visa application form through MIGRIS indicating medical treatment as purpose of visit.
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Appointment booking
Book an appointment at the Lithuanian embassy, consulate, or VFS Global centre. Medical cases may receive priority consideration.
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Fee payment
Pay the visa application fee of EUR 90.
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Biometrics
Provide biometric data if not recorded within the past 59 months.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person during your appointment.
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Processing wait
Wait for processing, typically 15 calendar days. Urgent medical cases may be expedited.
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Visa collection
Collect your passport with the visa sticker.