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National Visa for Medical Treatment

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Application Fee

75 EUR

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Remote Work

Not Required

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Living in Germany

Cost of Living

Same as United States

Avg Salary€39,600

Quality of Life

196/200

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Overview

National Visa for Medical Treatment (Type D)

The German National Visa (Type D) for Medical Treatment allows non-EU nationals to enter Germany for medical care lasting more than 90 days. Applicants must present a confirmed appointment with a German facility, a doctor's certificate, proof of financial capacity to cover all costs, and travel health insurance.

Valid for up to one year, tailored to treatment duration. Fee is €75. No work authorization or PR pathway. Dependents may accompany if included in the financial proof. If treatment exceeds 90 days, a residence permit must be obtained from the local immigration office.

This visa is ideal for non-EU nationals who need extended medical care at a German hospital or clinic and can demonstrate full financial coverage of treatment and living costs.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant

1 year

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Confirmed appointment with a German medical facility

Proof of ability to cover all costs

Doctor's certificate

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Doctor's certificate

Confirmation from German hospital

Proof of financial means

Travel health insurance

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Access to German medical facilities
Tailored to treatment duration

Worth Knowing

No work authorization
Strict financial proof required
No pathway to PR
Inability to prove financial coverage
Lack of medical confirmation

Application Process

Apply for a National Visa (Type D) at the German mission

Apply for a residence permit at the local Immigration Office if treatment exceeds 90 days

Application Forms

Go to application portal

VIDEX National Visa Portal

Online application portal for German national (Type D) visas

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Verified Claims (22)

Last verified May 31, 2026

Application Steps	Apply for a National Visa (Type D) at the German mission; Apply for a residence permit at the local …	auswaertiges-amt.de
Categories	humanitarian	germany-visa.org
Dependent Visa	Possible, but must be included in financial proof	accra.diplo.de
Fee Breakdown	National Visa (Type D) Fee: 75 EUR	auswaertiges-amt.de
Fees	€75	auswaertiges-amt.de
Forms	VIDEX National Visa Portal	auswaertiges-amt.de
Forms · VIDEX National Visa Portal · description	Online application portal for German national (Type D) visas	auswaertiges-amt.de
Included Nationalities	—	auswaertiges-amt.de

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Overview

National Visa for Medical Treatment (Type D)

This visa is ideal for non-EU nationals who need extended medical care at a German hospital or clinic and can demonstrate full financial coverage of treatment and living costs.