Last updated 20 August 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)
Medical visa I1 in Greece for Canadian citizens
Medical visa — what you need to know
Allows entering for medical, nursing and palliative care. In the case of a minor child or an adult citizen who, because of the health problem, needs accompanying persons, a national visa may also be issued to the parents or persons having custody of the minor and to the spouse or accompanying person(s) for the adult third-country national, at their request. Applicant can get a residence permit for one year and may renew it for a period of equal duration if the same conditions are met, for a maximum of four years. The residence permit does not give access to any form of work, nor to the country's insurance or welfare system.
Eligible individuals:
- Patient
- Requiring treatment
- Accompanying
How does this visa work?
Don’t postpone the application
The visa is processed from 1 month to 3 months. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance
How can you prove the basis for the visa?
They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country
What must be prepared?
Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions
What additional documents may be required?
Documents required vary depending on individual circumstances, specific visa conditions, the place, and the method of application.
*Foreign official documents must be apostilled and legalized in accordance with the regulations of the country whose consular or diplomatic mission they are being submitted to. Additionally, they must be accompanied by a certified translation into the official language of that country or into English, unless otherwise specified by the mission's requirements.
**Prior to submitting the documents, it is strongly advised to verify the specific procedures and requirements with the relevant mission.
Are you eligible for this visa?
Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.
Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.
Sufficient means to support oneself and one's dependents for the duration of the stay in the country.
Strong ties with the home country and valid reasons to return there, ensuring compliance with the terms and duration of stay
Clean personal and legal history, no criminal record or legal issues, and compliance with the minimum health requirements set by the country’s authorities.
Official visa information
English international
Category code
D
Type of visa
National visa
Category
Special visas