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Visit for a Medical Reason
Those who want to get private medical care in the UK can apply for a Private Medical Treatment Visit Visa and visit the UK for up to 6 or 11 months to:
• have private medical treatment at a hospital or other medical facility
• have treatment at an NHS hospital, as long as the care is paid for by your own government under a reciprocal healthcare arrangement
• donate an organ to a family member or close friend – this includes being assessed for suitability as a donor match
Eligibility requirements
You must be able to show that:
- You are genuinely seeking entry to the UK for the purpose you are applying for.
- have a medical condition that needs private consultation or treatment in the UK
- have made arrangements for consultations or treatment
- have enough money or funding to pay for your treatment
- will leave the UK once your treatment is completed, or when your visa expires
- are not a danger to public health if you have an infectious disease, such as leprosy
- a letter written by a doctor or consultant, that confirms:
- the condition you have that needs consultation or treatment
- the estimated cost and likely duration of any treatment
- where the consultation and treatment will take place
- An authorisation form, issued by the government of your country, saying they will pay for your treatment If you’re visiting for treatment at an NHS hospital and your treatment is not paid by your own government under a reciprocal healthcare arrangement between the UK and your country.
Useful link and recourse to support documents from the UK government: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/visitor-visa-guide-to-supporting-documents/guide-to-supporting-documents-visiting-the-uk