Visa for medical treatment: the documents you need

When the purpose of a trip is medical treatment abroad, the visa application must demonstrate that the treatment plan is genuine and that you can pay for it. Requirements vary from country to country, but certain documents come up almost every time.

Medical documents

• The letter or certificate from the healthcare facility agreeing to receive the patient, with the planned date of the appointment or procedure.
• The medical file justifying the treatment: reports, reports from the patient's regular doctor.

Financial documents

• The estimated quote drawn up by the facility.
• Proof of payment of the deposit or of coverage of the costs (employer, insurance, relative).
• Proof of means to cover the costs of the stay.

The usual documents

• Valid passport, form and photos.
• Flight and accommodation bookings.
• Travel insurance, depending on the destination.

For the person accompanying the patient

If a relative accompanies the patient, they generally need to submit their own application, explaining their role and attaching the same supporting documents for the treatment plan.

Our advice

Check that the dates on the facility's letter, the quote and the bookings are consistent. If the procedure is postponed, ask for an updated letter before submitting.