If you are a visitor in Poland or have any kind of visa in Poland and want to extend your Polish visa due to medical reasons, then you have the option to extend your visa based on this. If you are going through a situation, then you have to apply for an extension of your visa. Here is the process and requirements for you.
Compulsory Reason of this Visa Extension
A). you get injured during your stay and need emergency treatment.
B). you on already on short-term visa for medical treatment and you need further treatment just in case.
Duration of this Visa
The duration of this visa would probably be 3 month or maximum six month but not more than that.
Limitations of this Visa
- You cannot apply for additional permits after that.
- You are not allowed to work on this visa.
- You cannot convert this visa into a work permit.
Application Process for this Visa
If you apply for extension of you visa for medical treatment then the process is same like other visas. If you don’t know about the application process then we suggest you to read of brief blog on this topic named “Application process at polish immigration and embassy”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply for extension if I get any accident in Poland?
Suppose you are on a tourist visa in Poland, and during your stay, you have a serious accident or injury, and the doctor advises you not to travel until you recover. In such a case, you can certainly apply for a short-term visa or extension of visa. However, you need to show proof or supporting documents to the immigration office.
Will my stay be legal during the short-term stay visa application process?
Yes, your status will be considered legal during the processing of your application. Your status will only become illegal when you receive a final decision where the immigration informs you to leave the country within the specific time period mentioned in the letter.
Can I apply for a short-term visa if my status becomes illegal?
Yes, you can apply for a short-term visa or permit even if you are illegal in Poland but only when you have special reasons e.g. badly sick or injured and cannot travel back.
Can I have a free medical treatment in Poland as a tourist visa?
When you apply for a tourist visa in Poland or any Schengen country, you must have travel or medical insurance. The reason for this insurance is to get treatment or any other form of benefit. If you get injured or any incident happens during your stay, In this case, if something happens to you during your stay in Poland as a visitor or tourist and you need emergency medical treatment, then you can get this treatment free of charge based on your insurance.
Author suggestion for you
You must have valid insurance that is acceptable in Poland, and for your convenience, we have explained the top 5 insurances in Poland for foreigners when applying for a visa. We suggest you go through this blog, “Best and Affordable Insurance in Poland”.
Can I apply and get a short-term Polish visa for medical treatment from home country?
Yes, you can also apply for a visa for medical treatment from your home country, but you must have an appointment with the doctor or hospital where you will come for treatment. This letter you have to submit with your primary application as supporting documents to get visa successfully.
Can I send visa extension application by post?
If you are seriously ill or injured or on medical treatment, you can send your application by post to the immigration office and then follow the procedure later on, e.g., fingerprint, etc.
Can I get a rejection of a visa or extension for medical reasons?
Well, if you show or submit your documents that clearly explain that you need further stay based on your serious medical reason, then you will have fewer chances to get a negative decision.
Author Suggestion for You
If you get rejections, then it definitely means you could not fulfill the requirements or there is something missing with your documents, especially the supporting documents that justify your case. In this case, we suggest you properly submit your application with all the supporting documents from the doctor or hospital. If you still get rejections, you have the right to appeal, and to know more about appeals, we have separate blog posts on this topic, “Appeals Process in Poland.” To understand further, go through this for your convenience.
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