Portugal•Europe1 month
€110 EUR
Varies by filing options
1 year
Not renewable
Renewal
Not renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
No job offer needed
Work
Remote not required
Access Portuguese medical treatment for up to 365 days with 30-day visa processing; no work authorization.
Portugal's Medical Treatment Visa allows foreign nationals to enter for medical care at Portuguese facilities. Required: acceptance letter from a Portuguese healthcare provider, proof of financial means, and health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage).
Valid for up to 365 days tied to medical necessity, processing in 30 days with an EUR 110 application fee. Family members and caregivers may accompany the visa holder. No work authorization is granted; the visa is strictly for medical purposes and recovery.
This visa is ideal for international patients who have secured acceptance at a recognized Portuguese healthcare facility and have sufficient financial resources to cover their treatment and stay.
| Initial grant | 1 year |
Non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizenship
Confirmed medical treatment plan from a Portuguese healthcare provider
Proof of financial means to cover treatment and living expenses
Comprehensive health insurance covering the stay
Proof of accommodation
Clean criminal record
Intention to leave Portugal after treatment completion
Valid passport
Completed visa application form
Recent passport-sized photographs
Medical report and official confirmation from the Portuguese health establishment
Proof of financial means (bank statements, cost estimates)
Travel medical insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage)
Proof of accommodation
Criminal record certificate
| National Visa Application Form | — |
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