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According to Schengen visa rules, the earliest you can file an application for an EU visa for the purpose of getting medical treatment in one of the Schengen states, is three months before your trip, whereas the latest is two weeks before your trip.

Still, in extraordinary cases the embassy/consulate is willing to accept visa applications for medical treatment even later, if applicant’s health condition has suddenly worsened.

You are required to follow the steps listed below in order to complete the application process for a Schengen visa for Medical Purposes:

  1. Check if you need a Visa for short stays in the Schengen Area.
  2. Figure out where you need to submit your application.
  3. Fill the application form for a short-stay visa.
  4. Collect the required documents for a Schengen Visa for Medical Reasons.
  5. Make an appointment.
  6. Attend the interview with all the required documents collected.
  7. Pay the visa fee.
  8. Wait for the embassy to give a decision on your application.

If you are planning to receive medical treatment at one Schengen country, without visiting any other member state, then apply at the embassy / consulate / VAC of that particular country.

As a common rule, a Schengen embassy/consulate takes approximately 15 days to process a Schengen visa application for medical purpose. However, this period may be slightly reduced, in extraordinary cases regarding the applicant’s health condition

A Schengen Visa for Medical treatment is valid for up to 90 days within a period of six months. In case you need a longer period to receive medical treatment in the Schengen zone, you should instead apply for a long-stay National Visa for Medical Treatment at the respective country.

You will be able to extend your Schengen Visa for Medical Treatment only in case your health is in a very bad condition. You will have to prove that:

  • you are unable to travel out of the Schengen area since that would put your life at risk.
  • you must continue to receive medical treatment in the country you are currently in.

However, if you are in a condition, which enables you to return to your country of residence, and your medical treatment can be postponed without putting your life in danger, your application for extension will be rejected. Instead, you will be advised to leave the Schengen Area, and apply for a Long-Stay visa for Medical Treatment from your country of residence.

The reason behind this is the common and strict policy of the Schengen states not to extend short-stay visas.

You will need to apply for a Schengen Visa for Medical Treatment as well. You will have to show additional proof of:

  • Your relationship with the applicant seeking medical treatment in the Schengen Area.
  • Documents showing the need for health treatment in the Schengen Area of the applicant you are accompanying.

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