Medical visa · Belarus to Canada

Medical Treatment Visitor

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 180 days
• Processing time: Same as visitor visa or eTA, expedited processing may be available for urgent medical cases
• Fee: CAD $100 (visitor visa) or $7 (eTA) depending on nationality
• Validity: Per visitor visa or eTA validity
• Entry: Multiple entry

Travelers seeking medical treatment in Canada enter using a regular visitor visa or eTA. No separate medical visa category exists. Applicants should provide a letter from a Canadian medical institution confirming the treatment arrangement. Must demonstrate ability to pay for medical treatment (Canada does not provide public healthcare to visitors). Can apply for extension if treatment requires longer stay.

Eligibility

• Purpose of visit

  Must be seeking medical treatment at a Canadian medical institution. Must have confirmation of treatment acceptance.

  Includes

  • Medical treatment
  • medical consultation
• Financial

  Must demonstrate ability to pay for all medical treatment costs. Canada's public healthcare does not cover visitors.

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Proof of funds

  Accepted forms: Bank statements, letter from medical institution showing payment arrangements, health insurance coverage; Minimum amount: Sufficient to cover medical treatment costs and living expenses

• Medical certificate

  Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.

  Required tests: Letter from Canadian medical institution confirming treatment plan, letter from home country doctor with diagnosis; Validity months: 6

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Obtain letter from Canadian medical institution confirming treatment, medical referral from home country doctor, and proof of ability to pay for treatment.

2. Online application

   Apply for visitor visa or eTA. Include medical documentation as supporting evidence for purpose of visit.

3. Fee payment

   Pay standard visitor visa ($100) or eTA ($7) fee plus applicable biometrics fees.

4. Processing wait

   Standard processing. Urgent medical cases may request expedited processing.

• Apply for an e-Visa online (opens in new tab)

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.