Finland Schengen Medical Visa (C-type)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 15-45 calendar days
- Fee
- EUR 90
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Eligibility
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Nationality
Must be a national of a country listed in Schengen Annex I (visa-required countries)
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Health
Must have a medical condition requiring treatment at a Finnish healthcare institution; acceptance letter from the institution is required
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Financial
Must demonstrate ability to pay for medical treatment and living expenses during stay
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-sized colour photographs, 35x45mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, proof of pre-payment to hospital, letter from home country ministry of health confirming coverage, medical insurance covering treatment; Minimum amount: EUR 50 per day of stay plus proof of payment for medical treatment
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Entire Schengen area; 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, hospital accommodation confirmation, rented apartment; 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: No; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Official acceptance letter from the Finnish medical institution confirming the treatment, specifying the medical condition, treatment plan, estimated duration, and cost of treatment
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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://finlandvisa.fi/
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Biometrics appointment
Booking url: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/; Location: VFS Global application centre or Finnish embassy/consulate
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Cash, credit card, debit card (varies by application centre); Amount: EUR 90 (adults), EUR 45 (children 6-11), free (children under 6)
How to apply
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Document gathering
Secure an official acceptance letter from the Finnish medical institution confirming the treatment plan, duration, and costs
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Online application
Fill out the Schengen visa application form indicating medical treatment as the purpose of visit
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Appointment booking
Schedule an appointment. Medical cases may receive priority processing depending on urgency.
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Document submission
Attend the appointment in person and submit all documents
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Biometrics
Provide fingerprints and photograph if not previously provided within 59 months
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Fee payment
Pay the Schengen visa fee of EUR 90 plus any VFS Global service fee
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Processing wait
Standard processing time is 15 calendar days. Urgent medical cases may be expedited.
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Visa collection
Collect your passport with the visa sticker