- What you'll need for a medical visa — by country.
Most medical travel requires a visa arranged around a hospital’s invitation letter. Here’s the general process, and a document checklist for each destination we coordinate with.
Who may need a medical visa
Patients traveling specifically for treatment, and typically one accompanying attendant, depending on the destination country's rules.
General process
Hospital invitation letter → visa application submitted with supporting documents → embassy/consulate review → approval.
Document checklists
By destination
Requirements can change. Treat this as a starting checklist to prepare with your coordinator, not a final confirmation.
Thailand
Thailand
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months' validity)
- Hospital invitation / appointment confirmation letter
- Medical reports or referral summary
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Proof of accommodation and travel itinerary
- Proof of sufficient funds for treatment and stay
- Visa application form and applicable fee
China
China
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months' validity)
- Hospital invitation letter confirming treatment
- Medical reports or referral summary
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Visa application form and applicable fee
- Proof of accommodation and return travel plans
India
India
- Valid passport (minimum 6 months' validity)
- Hospital invitation / treatment confirmation letter
- Medical reports or referral summary
- Recent passport-sized photographs
- Proof of accommodation and travel itinerary
- Visa application form and fee (Medical / Medical Attendant category)