A medical visa (M-visa) requires an official invitation letter from the hospital and, as a rule, confirmation of the diagnosis or a referral from the patient's treating physician at home. Processing times depend on the consulate and how busy the visa center is.
A common mistake is submitting the application before receiving the official letter from the hospital, which then means the application has to be redone. We support this stage and remind you which documents need to be ready before you apply.