Schengen Short-Stay (Type C)Verified 2026-04-28Czech Republic Medical Treatment Visa (Schengen Short-Stay, Type C)
The Czech Republic Medical Treatment Visa is a Schengen Short-Stay (Type C) visa for Indians travelling for specific medical treatment in the Czech Republic. Requires a doctor's certificate confirming need for treatment, an official letter from the receiving Czech medical institution confirming acceptance, and proof of pre-payment of treatment. Stay up to 90 days. Travel companions (one or two close family members) can apply on the same purpose with proof of relationship.
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Processing
Up to 15 calendar days from when the Embassy receives your complete application (NOT from VFS submission)
Stay Duration
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period (entire Schengen area)
Starting Fee
₹9,700
Apply At
12 VFS centres
Special Instructions — Read Before Applying
These requirements apply to ALL Czech Republic visa types. Violations mean your application will be rejected — read each one carefully.
- 1Indian passport holders MUST apply through VFS Global India — direct walk-ins to the Embassy are not accepted, except for family members of EU / Czech Republic nationals (by prior email appointment at info.shortterm_delhi@mzv.cz between 10:00–12:30 working days).
- 2If documents are missing post-submission, email them within 3 working days to newdelhi.shortterm@mzv.gov.cz with subject 'Missing documents – Name Surname and passport number'. Emails to other Embassy addresses are disregarded.
- 3Submission of incomplete documentation, or refusal to appear for a special interview, will result in rejection.
- 4Each application is assessed independently by the Consular Section of the Czech Embassy — VFS staff have no authority to assess or decide.
- 5Possessing a valid Czech / Schengen visa does not guarantee entry — final entry decision is made by the immigration officer at the border.
Who Can Apply
- Patients receiving specific medical treatment at a Czech medical institution
- Close family members accompanying a patient (max 1–2 attendants) — with relationship proof
- Patients on follow-up consultation after prior treatment in the Czech Republic
Not eligible under this visa:
- Treatment that can be received in India — Embassy assesses on a case-by-case basis
- Stays longer than 90 days — apply for a Type D long-stay medical visa
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Fees (in INR)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Adult visa (Schengen Short-Stay) | ₹9,700 |
| Children 6–12 years | ₹4,900 |
| Children under 6 years | FREE |
| VFS service charge | ₹2,156 |
| Courier after submission (optional) | ₹840 |
All Visa Fees and VFS service charges are non-refundable, regardless of visa outcome. Visa fees are reviewed independently for each application — no guarantee of issuance can be given. Approximate total for an adult tourist / business visa: ₹11,856 (₹9,700 + ₹2,156) plus optional courier ₹840. Family members of EU / Czech Republic nationals may be exempt from the visa fee — VFS service charge still applies.
Documents Required
Mandatory — every applicant must provide
- !Schengen Visa Application Form (Type C)
Completed in full and signed by the applicant
- !Valid passport
Issued within the last 10 years; valid 3+ months beyond return date; minimum 2 blank pages
- !Passport copies
Bio-data page + last page (Indian passports) + previous Schengen entry/exit stamps if any
- !Two recent passport-size photographs (35–40 mm, white background)
ICAO-compliant; face covers 70–80% of frame; no eyewear (Czech Embassy instruction); see photo spec section
- !Cover letter signed by applicant
State purpose of travel, duration, names + passport numbers of accompanying persons, transport + accommodation details
- ○Marriage certificate
If married and marital status not evidenced in the passport; ration card copy if applicable
- !Proof of means of transport + itinerary
Confirmed return / onward flight reservation (not ticketed)
- !Proof of lodging
Hotel reservation, holiday-home rental, or invitation + sponsorship form from host. If visiting multiple Schengen states, lodging proof for each is required
- !Travel medical insurance — minimum €30,000 cover
Valid across ALL Schengen countries; covers accident, illness, medical evacuation; covers full duration including arrival + departure
Proof of financial means — every applicant
- !Personal bank statement — last 3 months
ORIGINAL bank-stamped + signed; A4 size; every applicant submits their own (and sponsor's, if applicable)
- !Indian Income Tax Return (ITR) — last 2 assessment years
And of the sponsor if applicable
If the applicant is EMPLOYED
- !Pay slips for the last 3 months
- !Employment contract
- !Employer's NOC / approval-of-leave letter
Stating dates of approved leave + designation
If the applicant is COMPANY OWNER / SELF-EMPLOYED
- !Certificate of Registration of the company
- !GST registration certificate
- !Business bank account statement + barcode-verifiable ITR proof
If the applicant is SPONSORED
- !National sponsorship form of the Schengen state
Original official invitation, verified by the Alien Police Service in the Czech Republic
- !Notarised written consent from sponsor
If trip is sponsored by parent / guardian / any third party — public-notary attested
If the applicant is RETIRED
- !Pension statements — last 3 months
- ○Proof of regular income from property / business
Where applicable
If the applicant is a MINOR
- !Notarised consent from absent parent/guardian
If travelling with only one parent — except where one parent has sole custody (proof required)
- !Notarised consent from BOTH parents/guardians
If minor travels alone (without parents)
- !Copies of parents' passports OR birth certificate of applicant + ID copies of parents
If the applicant is a PUPIL / STUDENT
- !Enrolment certificate from school / university
- !Copy of student ID card
Medical Treatment-specific (additional)
- !Certificate from a medical doctor / Indian medical institution
Confirming the need for the SPECIFIC medical treatment, naming the condition, and explaining why the treatment is being sought in the Czech Republic
- !Official letter from the receiving Czech medical institution
Confirming the institution can perform the SPECIFIC treatment AND that the patient has been accepted; include treatment plan + estimated duration
- !Proof of pre-payment of treatment (or financial arrangement)
Bank receipt / wire transfer confirmation / hospital invoice paid; or if treatment is sponsored, sponsorship letter from the funding party
- ○Medical history records translated into English (if relevant)
Recent reports, scans, or test results that the receiving institution requested
- ○Relationship proof if travelling with a family attendant
Marriage / birth certificate to establish relationship between patient and attendant
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
🗺️ Step-by-Step Application Process
Get the Indian doctor's recommendation letter
On hospital / clinic letterhead — confirming the need for specific treatment and why it's being sought abroad. Translate to English if originally in another language.
Secure the Czech medical institution acceptance letter
On the Czech hospital's letterhead — confirming they can perform the specific treatment and that you've been accepted. Include treatment plan + estimated duration.
Pre-pay the treatment (or document the sponsorship)
Bank wire transfer / hospital invoice paid. If sponsored by an organisation or family, include sponsorship letter + sponsor's bank statements.
Download and complete the Schengen Type C form
From the VFS Global Czech Republic website. Sign each page.
Gather all mandatory documents
Use the common checklist above. Bank statements A4 + original stamps. ITR last 2 years. Travel insurance €30,000 minimum (medical treatment is NOT covered by travel insurance — separate from your treatment payment).
Get ICAO-compliant photographs
35–40 mm wide, white background, NO eyewear, taken within last 6 months.
Book a VFS appointment online
Visit visa.vfsglobal.com/ind/en/cze. Pay the ₹2,156 service charge to confirm.
Submit at VFS — flag the urgency if treatment date is fixed
If you have a confirmed treatment-start date, mention it in the cover letter so VFS can prioritise forwarding to the Embassy.
Download Official Forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
📋 How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens VFS Switzerland page
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
VFS Application Centres
Schengen Tourist Visa Eligibility Check
Answer 10 quick questions to see your likelihood of approval. This is not a guarantee — final decision is always with the Embassy — but it flags common weak spots so you can address them before applying.
What's the primary purpose of your trip?
How long do you plan to stay?
Have you previously visited any Schengen country?
Have you ever been refused a Schengen (or any country's) visa?
Past refusals must be disclosed — they show up in VIS database across Schengen countries.
Do you have confirmed travel bookings?
Reservations are enough — don't buy tickets until visa approval.
What's your current employment status?
What's your typical 3-month bank balance?
Schengen needs ~₹700/day covered. For a 10-day trip, minimum ₹70,000 stable balance.
How many years of Income Tax Returns (ITR) can you show?
What are your strongest ties to India (return-intent)?
Embassies want evidence you'll come back — not overstay.
Who are you travelling with?
Indicative only — final decision is always with the Embassy.
💡 Pro Tips
- Travel medical insurance must cover MINIMUM €30,000 across ALL Schengen states — without it your application will be rejected outright.
- Personal bank statements MUST be on A4 paper with original bank stamp and signature — photocopies and online printouts without stamps are rejected.
- Photographs with EYEWEAR are NOT accepted at Czech VFS centres — remove glasses before submission.
- Apply at least 15 days before travel for Tourist visas (mandatory minimum) — and 4–6 weeks for safety. Embassy will not process Tourist applications submitted with less than 15 days to travel.
- Indian passports issued AFTER 01 April 2010 with handwritten observations / manual entries (name, DOB, place of birth, sex, spouse, parents, address) are NOT accepted.
- If your passport has 'previously known as' observation, carry the previous passport (or photocopy of its data page) OR a copy of the name-change advertisement from a local daily newspaper as proof.
- Submit at the VFS centre nearest to you — if outside Delhi, your file is forwarded to the Embassy within 3 working days, so plan extra time.
- Travel medical insurance €30,000 covers ACCIDENTS during stay — it does NOT cover the planned medical treatment itself. You must pre-pay the treatment separately.
- If treatment is critical / time-sensitive, submit at the New Delhi VFS centre directly — files are processed faster (no 3-day forwarding delay from non-Delhi centres).
- If a family attendant is travelling, both apply together — relationship proof is mandatory.
- — PHOTO SPECIFICATIONS —
- Two recent (not older than 6 months) high-definition passport-size colour photos.
- Width 35–40 mm, white / light-coloured plain background.
- Face must cover at least 70–80% of the photograph (per ICAO).
- Sharp focus, in colour, no ink marks, no creases, photo-quality paper.
- Looking directly at the camera, neutral expression, mouth closed, eyes open and clearly visible — no hair across eyes.
- Even lighting, natural skin tones, no shadows on face / behind head, no flash reflection, no red-eye.
- EYEWEAR is NOT acceptable for applicants submitting at VFS centres (per Czech Embassy instruction). Remove glasses.
- Head coverings are not permitted except for religious reasons — chin to top of forehead and both edges of face must be clearly visible.
Common Rejection Reasons
- 1.Czech medical institution acceptance letter missing or generic — must be specific to your case
- 2.No proof of pre-payment for the treatment
- 3.Indian doctor's letter does not justify why treatment must be done in the Czech Republic specifically
- 4.Travel insurance below €30,000 minimum
- 5.Insufficient funds for stay duration beyond the treatment
- 6.Photo with eyewear or wrong dimensions
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between travel medical insurance and treatment payment?+
Can a family member accompany me on a Medical Treatment Visa?+
What if my treatment is sponsored by an organisation or charity?+
Can I apply for a Medical Visa if I'm already on tourist Schengen visa?+
How long does processing take?+
Can SureshotVisa coordinate with the Czech medical institution?+
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Source & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Czech Republic website and Embassy of Czech Republic. Last verified 2026-04-28. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.