A medical visa is issued to travellers seeking medical treatment in another country. It is designed for genuine medical care and usually requires documentation from a recognised hospital or medical provider in the destination.
By Krosz Editorial Team · Reviewed by Krosz Visa Operations · Updated 2026-09-15
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Destination
Passport
Purpose
Receiving medical treatment in a recognised hospital or clinic abroad.
Who it’s for
Patients travelling for treatment that is unavailable, delayed or preferred abroad, sometimes with an attendant.
How you apply
Online or embassy application, supported by a hospital appointment letter and medical records.
How Krosz helps
Krosz helps you confirm the medical visa route, prepare the hospital letter and documents, and submit the application. We are a private service and do not provide medical advice.
Destinations
Researched from official immigration sources. Each country has its own detailed guide.
Patient Entry Permit (Medical Treatment) and Companion (Escort Treatment) Entry Permit
Tourist Visa (MT – Medical Treatment) / Non-Immigrant Visa 'O' (Medical Treatment)
Singapore Entry Visa (visit visa used for medical treatment)
eVISA Medical (eMEDICAL) / visa-exempt entry; Long-Term Social Visit Pass for extended treatment
B-2 Visitor Visa (medical treatment)
Standard Visitor visa – private medical treatment
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) for medical treatment
Treatment (medical) visa – sticker visa
Medical Tourism Visa – C-3 (M) short-term / G-1 (M) long-term
Visa for Medical Stay
Figures come from each country's official immigration source, linked on every guide. Always confirm before applying.
Overview
A medical visa authorises entry specifically to receive medical treatment. It is granted based on a confirmed appointment at a recognised hospital or medical facility in the destination country.
It is designed for treatment that is not available, has long waiting times, or is preferred abroad — such as specialist surgery, fertility treatment, cancer therapy or advanced diagnostics.
Medical visas are distinct from tourist visas: they require a medical appointment letter, often allow a longer stay than a tourist visa, and in some countries permit an attendant to travel with the patient.
Exemptions depend on your nationality, destination and circumstances — always confirm for your exact case.
Activities
Medical treatment
Receiving care at the named hospital or clinic.
Hospital stay
Staying for the treatment and recovery period.
Accompanied travel
In some countries, travelling with an attendant.
Follow-up visits
Attending follow-up appointments within the visa period.
What you normally cannot do
Documents
Only documents relevant to this category. Exact requirements vary by country — confirm for your destination.
Passport
Valid with sufficient blank pages and validity beyond the treatment period.
Photograph
Recent photo meeting the destination's rules.
Application form
Completed medical visa application.
Hospital appointment letter
Letter from the recognised hospital confirming the appointment and treatment.
Medical records
Recent medical reports and referral from your local doctor.
Financial evidence
Proof of funds to cover treatment and stay.
Travel itinerary
Return or onward booking matching the treatment dates.
Process
Steps may differ by destination and your circumstances.
Get a medical referral
Obtain a diagnosis and referral from your local doctor.
Confirm the hospital
Book an appointment at a recognised hospital and get their letter.
Prepare documents
Gather passport, hospital letter, medical records and funds proof.
Apply & pay
Submit the medical visa application online or at the embassy/VAC.
Processing
The authority verifies the hospital letter and medical records.
Decision
Receive the visa, often for a stay matching the treatment period.
Need help with your Medical Visa?
Tell us where you're going — a Krosz visa expert will walk you through it.
Comparison
| Point of comparison | Medical Visa | Tourist Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Receiving medical treatment | Leisure and sightseeing |
| Key document | Hospital appointment letter | Travel itinerary and accommodation |
| Stay length | Often matched to treatment duration | Fixed tourist stay limit |
| Attendant | Some allow a medical attendant visa | No attendant provision |
Be prepared
Practical
FAQ
About the Medical Visa, answered by Krosz visa experts.
A visa issued to receive medical treatment at a recognised hospital or clinic in another country, supported by a medical appointment letter.
A medical visa requires a hospital appointment letter and medical records, and is usually tied to the treatment period; a tourist visa is for leisure with a fixed stay limit.
Yes, a confirmed appointment letter from a recognised hospital is almost always required for a medical visa.
Some countries issue a separate medical attendant visa for a family member or attendant when the patient cannot travel alone.
Some destinations allow extensions for continued treatment; it is not guaranteed. Check the rule and apply before the visa expires.
Minor recreation during recovery is usually tolerated, but tourism cannot be the primary purpose. If the trip is mainly a holiday, apply for a tourist visa.
A referral from your local doctor, recent medical reports, and the hospital appointment letter. Exact requirements vary by destination.
The hospital must usually be recognised by the destination authority. Check before booking the appointment.
Share your trip and a Krosz visa expert will explain the medical visa process for your destination. No documents or payment needed at this stage.
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Krosz is a private visa assistance platform and is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities. Last reviewed: 2026-09-15.
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