Ireland Medical Treatment Visa

To be eligible for a medical visa application, the applicant can either be a member of the EU/EEA countries, Irish visa-exempt countries, or Irish short-stay visa waiver countries. In this case, no visa is required. However, if the applicant is part of the country that requires a visa for short-stay medical reasons, then the person needs to apply.

The other eligibility criteria have to do with age. The applicant must be 18 years of age to apply or be seen as a minor which will demand a unique application process.

The application of a minor will be done by his/her parent or guardian and since it’s for medical reasons, the minor is not expected to travel alone so the visa application will be done for both of them by the parent/guardian.

Consequently, two online visa applications and two separate documents will be required. Since both plans (financial and accommodation), will be the same (obviously for medical reasons), a photocopy of the same application letter can be used in the different documents and application visas that will be used. The Special Visa Application for under 18 children has all the unique details for applicants to understudy.

As a U.S citizen, coming to Ireland for a period of fewer than 90 days doesn’t require a visa. But you’ll have to register with the immigration authorities when you arrive with your complete documents displaying your identity, purpose of visit (which in this case is for medical purposes), and your international passport. You will also show proof that you have applied for the medical procedure and have booked an appointment with a private hospital in Ireland.

For those who aren’t U.S citizens and whose home countries or resident countries are not on the list of visa-exempted nations, a medical treatment visa application is required.

Here’s how to go about it.

The application is done in 3 stages.

Step 1: Create a Visa Application Online and Fill in your details

Use the AVATS system to apply for a Short Stay ‘C’ medical treatment visa online. Choose single or multiple in the “journey type” category as it applies to you. In the “Reason for Travel” Section, simple type “Medical Reasons”.

Step 2: Pay the Visa Application Fee

After submitting your online application, you will be required to pay the visa fee which will vary based on journey type. Also, remember that U.S citizens don’t need to go through this process.

Step 3: Submit Your Passport and Other Essential Documents

Lastly, provide your passport and other essential documents as required for processing to the application office after submitting your online application and making the required payment.

Then you can print out, sign, and date your application summary sheets (very important). Print your visa application transaction number or simply note it down. After printing these documents, send your application to any of the application offices shown in the summary sheet. It’s the same office address where you’ll receive your visa if it has been approved. This will also form part of your documents when you arrive at your destination and need to be screened by immigration authorities.

Before you apply for your Irish visa, you should also be aware that the online application should be done in your home country or resident country. It should also be done 3 months prior to your scheduled travel arrangements. Sometimes the medical treatment visa could take up to 2 months before it gets approval so it’s best to apply 3 to 4 months before you travel.

Biometric information could also come in between and you’ll be provided with information on how to send all the documents for processing and subsequent approval.

When your Irish visa application is successful, the Irish visa will be attached to your passport and returned to you. Then you can travel to Ireland and report to an immigration officer with your all travel documents before they can grant you entry into the country.

If you need any form of assistance with the visa application process, do not fail to contact Total Law at +1 844 290 6312 and our seasoned immigration lawyers will give you all the needed assistance.