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The Medical Visa is issued to foreign nationals who have the intention of seeking and receiving medical treatment in the country. A medical certificate issued by the treating medical institution in Nigeria detailing the nature of the applicant’s illness and the reason treatment will be best gotten in Germany is required. A written confirmation of the applicant’s appointment with the medical doctor in Germany should be provided. The estimated duration of the treatment of the applicant’s illness should be stated in the letter from the medical doctor in Germany. Proof of advance payment of the medical fee is required. Applicants with incomplete applications will be refused this visa. If the applicant is employed, a letter from the applicant’s employer is required. The letter should introduce the applicant and state confirmation of leave. Visa applications of minors are possible only if accompanied by a person entitled to custody. Minors are expected to present a copy of their birth certificate during the visa application process. A consent letter from both parents is also required.

The Medical Visa is issued to foreign nationals visiting Spain to seek or receive medical treatment. A medical diagnosis from the medical institution in Nigeria stating the nature of the applicant’s illness and the reason the treatment will be best gotten in the country. A letter from the medical institution in Spain indicating the nature of the applicant’s illness and stating the duration of the treatment. Proof that the applicant has paid up to 30% of the medical fee. Any other correspondence between the doctor in Spain and the local physician should be provided. A sheet containing the applicant’s bio-data, phone number, and active e-mail address is required. This information should be typed and signed by the applicant. Minors applying for this visa are required to provide a copy of their birth certificate. A letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided. If employed, a letter from the applicant’s employer should be provided. The letter should state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s leave.

The Italian medical visa is issued to Nigerians visiting Italy to seek or receive medical treatment. A medical diagnosis from the medical institution in Nigeria stating the nature of the applicant’s illness and the reason the treatment will be best gotten in the country is required. A letter from the medical institution in Italy indicating the type of the applicant’s treatment and stating the duration of the treatment. Proof that the applicant has paid up to 30% of the medical fee. Any other correspondence between the doctor in Italy and the local physician should be provided. A sheet containing the applicant’s bio-data, phone number, and active e-mail address is required. This information should be typed and signed by the applicant. Minors applying for this visa are required to provide a copy of their birth certificate. A letter of consent signed by both parents of the minor should be provided. If employed, a letter from the applicant’s employer should be provided. The letter should state the duration and purpose of the applicant’s leave.

This visa is issued to foreign nationals traveling to Portugal for the purpose of seeking and receiving medical treatment. A medical diagnosis from the applicant’s doctor in Nigeria should be provided. The diagnosis should state in detail the nature of the applicant’s illness. A letter from the receiving medical institution in Portugal stating willingness to treat the applicant is required. Any other correspondence between the medical institutions in Nigeria and Portugal should be provided. Applicants of this visa are required to provide proof that they can pay the medical bill and any other cost that may arise. If the applicant of this visa is a minor, the unabridged copy of the minor’s birth certificate is required. Non-Nigerians applying for this visa should ensure they are in possession of their Nigerian residence permit. You are expected to leave the country on or before this visa expires.

The Medical Visa is issued to citizens of Nigeria who are traveling to Switzerland to seek and receive medical treatment. A medical report from the applicant’s local physician should be provided. The report should state the treatment needed by the applicant and the reason the treatment will be best gotten in the country. A letter from the receiving medical institution in Switzerland stating willingness to treat the applicant is required. Any other correspondence between the receiving and sending medical institution should be provided. Proof that the applicant can pay the medical fee and any other extra fee that may arise is required. Minors applying for this visa are required to be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate. You are expected to provide a letter from your employer confirming awareness and allowance of your business leave. Submitting fake or forged document will result in you being denied this visa. You are also likely to be prosecuted for this.

This Medical Visa is issued to citizens of Nigeria who are traveling to Poland to seek and receive medical treatment. A medical report from the applicant’s local physician should be provided. The report should state the treatment needed by the applicant and the reason the treatment will be best gotten in the country. A letter from the receiving medical institution in Poland stating willingness to treat the applicant is required. Any other correspondence between the receiving and sending medical institution should be provided. Proof that the applicant can pay the medical fee and any other extra fee that may arise is required. Minors applying for this visa are required to be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate. You are expected to provide a letter from your employer confirming awareness and allowance of your business leave. Submitting fake or forged document will result in you being denied this visa. You are also likely to be prosecuted for this.

This Medical Visa is issued to citizens of Nigeria who are traveling to Sweden to seek and receive medical treatment. A medical report from the applicant’s local physician should be provided. The report should state the treatment needed by the applicant and the reason the treatment will be best gotten in the country. A letter from the receiving medical institution in Sweden stating willingness to treat the applicant is required. Any other correspondence between the receiving and sending medical institution should be provided. Proof that the applicant can pay the medical fee and any other extra fee that may arise is required. Minors applying for this visa are required to be in possession of the original copy of their birth certificate. You are expected to provide a letter from your employer confirming awareness and allowance of your business leave. Submitting fake or forged document will result in you being denied this visa. You are also likely to be prosecuted for this.

This visa is for foreigners visiting India for the sole purpose of seeking medical treatment in hospitals/treatment centres in India. Up to two attendants who are blood relatives are allowed to accompany the applicant to India. But they are required to obtain a separate me dical a ttendant v isas . The validity will be the same as the me dical v isa of the principal. The treatment sought should be significant in nature; not all ailments qualify for a medical visa. List of ailments mostly considered for a medical visa include (but are not limited to): neurosurgery , ophthalmic disorders ,  heart-related problems and organ transplantation . The initial duration of the visa is up to a year or the period of the treatment, whichever is less. The visa will be valid for a maximum of 3 entries during the one year. The visa duration starts on the day of issuance, and not on the day of entry into India. Applicants are required to provide proof of relationship with those they intend to travel with.

Applicants of this visa are foreign nationals who have the intention of staying and receiving medical treatment in the Czech Republic. Non-Nigerians should ensure they are in possession of a copy of their Nigerian residence permit. Minors traveling alone or with one of their parents are required to be in possession a letter of consent signed by both their parents, as well as a copy of their birth certificate. A certificate from the applicant’s physician or medical institution in Nigeria confirming the need for the specific treatment to be provided in the Czech Republic should be provided. An official letter from the receiving medical institution in the Czech Republic confirming that it can perform the medical treatment needed by the applicant is required. You are required to provide proof of pre-payment of the medical fee and proof of sufficient means to cover all other related expenses. Any other correspondence between the sending and receiving medical institutions should be provided. You are expected to leave the country as soon as this visa expires.

If you are travelling to the UK to receive private medical treatment, you are to apply for the  Standard Visitor visa . A letter from your doctor or consultant in the UK must be submitted. This letter must contain the details of the condition requiring treatment or consultation, the estimated cost of the treatment, duration of the treatment and the details of where the treatment or consultation will take place. The Standard Visitor visa usually allows a stay of up to 6 months, however, for private medical treatment, you can stay for up to 11 months. You will have to pay a visa fee of £190. If you’re staying in the UK to receive private medical treatment for longer than 6 months, you must apply for a biometric residence permit. If you are applying for an 11-month visa, you are required to submit a valid medical certificate issued by a medical practitioner and approved by the Secretary of State confirming that you have undergone screening for active pulmonary tuberculosis and that such tuberculosis is not present in you. if you are applying for an extension of stay for private medical treatment, you must provide a letter from a registered medical practitioner at a private practice or NHS hospital detailing the medical condition requiring further treatment and documents to show that you have met the costs of any treatment already received. You must declare to customs if you are entering the UK with more than 10,000 euros   (or  its equivalent) in cash.

Medical visa is issued only for treatments in South African private hospitals. It is normally valid for 90 days but can be extended to a maximum period of 180 days. Patients travelling for over 90 days are to present their application to the South African High Commission and it will be treated as a permit and not a visa. If you will be visiting South Africa for treatment less than 90 days, a visitor’s visa will be issued to the applicant. Referral letter from a Nigerian medical doctor, specifying the nature of the health problem, and why a referral is needed. An appointment letter from a South African medical doctor, with a landline number at the hospital, as well as a physical address is required. Applications for medical purposes must: Include a letter from a medical practitioner or medical institution, indicating the nature of the ailment, the reason/ necessity for treatment, the period of treatment and particulars of the appointment/s made in South Africa. Include full details of the person or institution responsible for the medical expenses and hospital fees. If your medical scheme or employer will be liable for the expenses incurred, proof of medical cover must be submitted. People who require medical treatment for longer than three months must apply for a temporary residency permit. Emergency patients transported by emergency flights or vehicles will be allowed entry if they do not have a visa. Immigration officers will facilitate their entry by not applying clearance procedures. However, the person in charge of the emergency travel must report the entry and presence of the patient as soon as possible to an office of the Department of Home Affairs. An immigration officer will visit the patient and if necessary, will issue the necessary medical permit. If the patient does not have a valid passport, they will be issued with a permit to legalize his or her stay for the duration of his or her hospitalization.

A Schengen Medical Visa allows Nigerians to enter a Schengen-area country in order to receive medical treatment in a Schengen medical institution. You can only stay in the Schengen area (and receive the treatment) for up to 90 days with the Schengen medical treatment visa. Applicants coming to the Netherlands for medical treatment must apply for a residence permit. This application costs € 1033. A letter from your doctor/medical institution in Nigeria confirming that you need medical treatment in a Schengen country. The letter must also state your medical history and the medical treatment you will receive in the specific Schengen country. Official document of acceptance from the Schengen medical institution confirming they can provide you with the medical treatment you need. Proof of accommodation in said Schengen medical institution. Proof of payment for medical treatment. If the ministry of health in your home country will cover the costs of your treatment, they must write an official letter declaring such intent. Proof the patient can cope with any additional medical costs that may come up. Proof of correspondence between the doctor in your home country and the one in the Schengen area. If you are employed, a letter from your employer is required. Your employer should state in the letter that he is aware of your leave. Your position and how long you have been employed in the company should be clearly stated. The applicant must be able to demonstrate they have sufficient funds to cover their entire medical expenses while in the Netherlands. Minors must ensure they possess the original copy of their birth certificate. If they are traveling alone or with one of their parents, a document of consent which is signed by both parents of the minor should be provided. Travelers on a medical visa are not allowed to work while they are in the country. You are expected to leave the country at the end of your treatment. Visa holders are not allowed to take up permanent residence in the country, but temporary residence is allowed. The applicant has to sign a medical declaration. By signing this declaration, the applicant consents to be involved in any medical research, if necessary. A letter to the Medical Advice Bureau in the Netherlands is needed. This letter must include the following: The nature of the illness. Why treatment elsewhere will be inappropriate. If you are capable of financing the treatment.