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You can enter the United States on a B-2 visitor visa for medical treatment. Like a visitor for pleasure, you must apply for a visa and establish that you are qualified for a visa. In addition you need to bring the following information about your medical treatment:

• A diagnosis from a doctor about your medical condition. The doctor must explain why you must go to the U.S. for medical treatment.

• A letter from a doctor or hospital in the United States. This letter must give the following:

• Statement of willingness to treat your medical condition,

• Estimate of the costs of the treatment, including doctor's fees, costs of hospitalization and other medical expenses and,

• Estimate of the length of the treatment.

• Proof that you (or your sponsor) have sufficient funds to pay your travel and medical expenses in the United States.

In the past some visitors have had major medical treatment which they were unable to pay for. To avoid this situation, the consular officer may ask applicants for visas for medical treatment and their sponsors for additional information. They may be asked to show how expenses for follow-up treatment and hospitalization will be met.

Documentation Needed - When Seeking to Travel for Medical Treatment

In addition to all of the documentation requirements listed here, 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.