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United States medical visa

The B-2 visitor visa covers travel for medical treatment.

Ways to get a United States medical visa

  1. B-2 visa for medical treatment

    Visa needed

    Visitors with arrangements for medical treatment who can establish their ability to pay for it.

    Fee
    US$185 application fee; an issuance fee and visitor visa bond may also apply.
    1. Prepare evidence of your treatment arrangements and ability to pay.
    2. Pay the application fee at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
    3. Attend a consular interview.

Who needs it

People seeking medical treatment may apply for a B-2 visa.

How to apply

  1. Arrange your medical treatment and prepare evidence that you can pay.
  2. Show your planned stay and ties outside the United States.
  3. Pay the application fee at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
  4. Attend a consular interview.

What to bring

  • Foreign passport
  • Evidence of arrangements for medical treatment
  • Evidence that you can pay for treatment
  • Evidence of a limited stay and ties outside the United States

Good to know

  • You must demonstrate your treatment arrangements and ability to pay.
  • The visitor visa bond rules may also apply.

Questions

Do I need a medical visa for the United States?

People seeking medical treatment may apply for a B-2 visa.

How much does a the United States medical visa cost?

US$185 visitor visa application fee. A nationality-based issuance fee may also apply.

What documents do I need for a the United States medical visa?

Foreign passport; Evidence of arrangements for medical treatment; Evidence that you can pay for treatment; Evidence of a limited stay and ties outside the United States.

How do I apply for a the United States medical visa?

1. 1. Arrange your medical treatment and prepare evidence that you can pay. 2. 2. Show your planned stay and ties outside the United States. 3. 3. Pay the application fee at a U.S. embassy or consulate. 4. 4. Attend a consular interview.

What rules do I have to follow on a the United States medical visa?

You must demonstrate your treatment arrangements and ability to pay.

Does my passport change whether I need a medical visa for the United States?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the United States visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a medical visa for the United States be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest the United States medical visa rules?

On the United States's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my medical visa once I am in the United States?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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