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Medical Treatment Visa

  •  Fully completed and signed application form
  • Passport, valid for 6 months after your intended date of departure from the State
  • A detailed letter from hospital in country of permanent residence outlining ALL of the following:
    • Diagnosis and prognosis of medical condition
    • Type of treatment required
    • Why this treatment is not being carried out in that hospital, or any other hospital in that country
    • Is this treatment available in another country which would be closer than Ireland, thus eliminating the need for the patient to undertake a long journey
    • Confirmation that the doctor has been in contact with the Irish hospital to discuss the treatment
    • Confirmation that the applicant is fit enough to undertake the journey to Ireland, and that the treatment required will not prevent or hinder his/her return journey
    • Full contact details for the doctor and hospital should be included in letter, which should be completely clear, legible and in English
  • A detailed letter from the PRIVATE hospital in Ireland outlining ALL of the following :
    • Confirmation that there has been contact with the doctor/hospital in applicant’s country of permanent residence and that it is necessary for applicant to travel to Ireland for this treatment
    • Date of appointment
    • An indication of how long treatment & recovery will take
    • Estimated cost of treatment
    • That treatment of this patient will not result in a cost to public funds or resources
    • Confirmation that the patient will be in a position to return to country of permanent residence following treatment – e.g. that treatment will not prevent air travel etc
    • Full contact details for doctor and hospital should be included in letter
  • Applicant will be required to show evidence of having sufficient funds to cover the full cost of medical treatment, travel costs, accommodation, and living expenses for duration of stay
  • A detailed bank statement covering the 6 month period immediately prior to the visa application is required. This statement should clearly show the name, address and account number of the holder, along with full contact details for the bank
  • If someone other than the applicant is funding the entire cost of trip, including treatment, their bank statement (as above) will be required
  • It will also be necessary to provide evidence of the relationship of this sponsor to the applicant, and reasons why they are funding this trip
  • Travel Insurance covering expected period of stay in Ireland
  • Evidence of your obligations to return to your country of permanent residence following treatment – letter from your employer/college confirming you are absent due to illness and that your position remains open for your return
  • Where you are not in employment or attending college, you must satisfy the visa officer that you have social ties in your home country, and that you will return there following treatment


NOTE: ALL OF THE THESE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET IN ORDER FOR A VISA APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED.

THE PROVISION OF ALL THE DOCUMENTATION LISTED IN NO WAY GUARANTEES THAT A VISA WILL BE GRANTED.

FAILURE TO LODGE ALL OF THE DOCUMENTATION OUTLINED WILL RESULT IN THE REFUSAL OF THE APPLICATION

ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE IN ENGLISH OR ACCOMPANIED BY A NOTARISED TRANSLATION

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