Visa Services
Travel for Medical Treatment
In addition to all of the documentation requirements mentioned elsewhere in the Non-Immigrant Visa Section, the following documentation is also required, for persons seeking medical treatment in the U.S.:
Persons desiring to travel to the U.S. for medical treatment should be prepared to present the following, in addition to any other documentation the consular officer may require:
Medical diagnosis from a local physician, explaining the nature of the ailment and the reason the applicant requires treatment in the United States.
Letter from a physician or medical facility in the United States, expressing a willingness to treat this specific ailment and detailing the projected length and cost of treatment (including doctors’ fees, hospitalization fees, and all medical-related expenses).
Statement of financial responsibility from the individuals or organization which will pay for the patient’s transportation, medical and living expenses. The individuals guaranteeing payment of these expenses must provide proof of ability to do so, often in the form of bank or other statements of income/savings or certified copies of income tax returns.
Persons traveling to the U.S. for medical treatment should have a statement from a doctor or institution concerning proposed medical treatment.