How long does the Short-Stay Medical Treatment Visa (Austria) take to process?

Approx 15 days (faster in emergencies)

How long can you stay on the Short-Stay Medical Treatment Visa (Austria)?

Up to 90 days within a 180-day period (limited to the treatment duration)

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Austria

A prosperous European nation known for its high quality of life, strong economy, and alpine landscapes.

Visa Routes Breakdown

22 Total

Work (10)

PR (1)

Study (2)

Visit (6)

Capital: Vienna
Currency: Euro (EUR)
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Languages: German
Time vs Colombo: -3h 30m to -4h 30m
Population: About 0.0 million
Calling code: +43
Drives on: Right
Climate: Temperate; continental, cloudy; cold winters

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Visa Routes Breakdown

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Work (10)

PR (1)

Study (2)

Visit (6)

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Key requirements

A letter of agreement for treatment from an Austrian doctor or hospital.
Proof of ability to cover all medical expenses (bank records or prepaid receipts).

Step-by-step process

The verified roadmap from starting your application to the grant.

1
Confirm medical treatment purpose
Before applying
Check that the stay is for short-term medical treatment and fits Schengen Visa C duration rules.
2
Prepare treatment and cost evidence
Document preparation
Prepare hospital/doctor confirmation, appointment details, proof of payment or cost coverage, insurance, accommodation, funds and travel plan.
3
Submit medical Visa C application
Lodgement
Apply through the Austrian representation or authorised visa centre, pay the fee and give biometrics.
4
Answer medical or financial checks
Assessment
Respond to requests about treatment, payment, insurance, funds or travel arrangements.
Stay only for approved treatment
After grant
If granted, follow the visa validity and use the stay only for the approved treatment purpose.

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Track your progress as you gather what you need.

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Cost breakdown

A verified breakdown beyond just the visa fee.

Government fee: €90
Agent fee: $1,143
Travel: $747
Settling in: $5,508
Monthly living cost: $1,830

Total estimate

Approx 90 EUR Country baseline (market estimates, not government charges): agent LKR 150,000–600,000; one-way flight LKR 170,000–320,000; arrival/settling EUR 3,320–6,160; monthly shared-room living basket in Vienna EUR 1,230–1,920. USD columns store range midpoints converted using open.er-api.com rates as of Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:02:31 +0000; the visa government fee remains canonical in visa_types.government_fee.

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Important notes

It is advantageous to prove that the treatment is unavailable in your home country or that there is a special reason to visit Austria.

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Medical Treatment Visa

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Austrian MFA Schengen Visa C information

This is information, not legal or immigration advice. Always confirm with the official source before you apply.

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Quick facts

Visa Routes Breakdown

Confirm medical treatment purpose

Prepare treatment and cost evidence

Submit medical Visa C application

Answer medical or financial checks

Stay only for approved treatment

General

Identity & Personal

Medical

Travel & Itinerary

Financial

Financial Evidence

Important notes

Streams

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Confirm medical treatment purpose

Prepare treatment and cost evidence

Submit medical Visa C application

Answer medical or financial checks

Stay only for approved treatment

General

Identity & Personal

Medical

Travel & Itinerary

Financial

Financial Evidence

Important notes

Streams

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