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Medical treatment (≤ 90 days) — short-stay Schengen visa « soins médicaux »

Short-stay Schengen visa (Type C, ≤90 days) for foreign nationals coming to France to consult a doctor or specialised clinic, receive treatment in a hospital, or receive aftercare. Per france-visas.gouv.fr/sejour-pour-soins-medicaux: the visa is a standard short-stay Schengen and **does not exclude combined private/tourism stay**. **Important financial note**: the cost of any medical care received in France will NOT be covered by the French health insurance system — the applicant pays out of pocket or via private insurance. Supporting documents are examined in strict respect of medical confidentiality. For Vietnamese applicants: typical profiles include patients seeking specialised treatment (oncology, cardiology, fertility, orthopaedic, etc.) at French hospitals or clinics, or post-treatment aftercare. The applicant must demonstrate the medical need, the French medical institution's acceptance, and financial means to cover treatment + stay.

LAST VERIFIED · 2026-05-14 SOURCE: France-Visas · Independent · not affiliated

From the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“Decisions by the Embassy of France in Hanoi or Consulate-General in HCMC. The visa is a standard Schengen short-stay (Type C, ≤90 days) and grants entry to the full Schengen area within its validity. The medical purpose is the **declared motive**, not a separate visa category — the same visa allows tourism and family visits during the stay (subject to the 90-day Schengen ceiling). **Schengen Visa Code Article 21 own-funds test applies** — the consular post will verify the applicant's financial roots in Vietnam (bank statements, property/employment evidence) AND the cost-coverage for the treatment. EES applies at Schengen entry/exit (short-stay regime).”
— French Ministry of Foreign Affairs · French consulates

What you need

  • Per france-visas.gouv.fr/sejour-pour-soins-medicaux and the Notice d'information du Ministère des Solidarités et de la Santé: (1) **Standard Schengen short-stay documentation** (Cerfa 14076-05, passport, photos, travel medical insurance ≥€30,000, accommodation, return-trip evidence); (2) **Medical-specific supporting documents** examined under medical confidentiality: medical certificate from the receiving French clinic/hospital/practitioner stating the nature of the treatment + estimated duration; appointment confirmation or pre-admission letter; financial-coverage commitment showing the applicant can pay (out-of-pocket evidence, signed cost estimate, insurance attestation if applicable). For Vietnamese applicants: Vietnamese-language medical records notarised + translated + legalised through MoFA + French Embassy chain.

Checklist

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  • Schengen short-stay visa application form (Cerfa 14076-05) *
  • Two recent identical biometric photos (35mm × 45mm, ICAO standard) *
  • Original passport (validity covering planned stay + 3 months) *
  • Schengen travel health insurance — minimum EUR 30,000 coverage *
  • Accommodation evidence — hotel booking, attestation d'accueil, or hospital-affiliated lodging *
  • Return-trip evidence (search-result printout — see Schengen flight-evidence convention) *
  • Vietnamese medical + supporting documents — notarised + sworn translation + legalisation *
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Medical purpose evidence

  • Medical certificate from receiving French clinic / hospital / practitioner — stating treatment + estimated duration *
  • Financial coverage commitment — applicant pays (French health insurance does NOT cover) *
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Fees

  • Schengen short-stay visa fee — verify current amount on france-visas *
  • TLS Contact service fee — EUR 25 per applicant *

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