Medical visa · Svalbard and Jan Mayen to Ireland

Short Stay C Medical Treatment Visa

Embassy required

• Maximum stay: 90 days
• Processing time: 6-8 weeks
• Fee: EUR 60 single entry / EUR 100 multiple entry
• Validity: Up to 90 days
• Entry: Single entry

The Short Stay Medical Treatment Visa allows visa-required nationals to travel to Ireland for up to 90 days for a medical procedure at a private hospital. The medical procedure must not be available in the applicant's home country. The applicant must have a confirmed appointment with a private hospital in Ireland and must be able to pay for the treatment in full. A referral letter from a hospital in the home country is required. Visa-exempt nationals can enter for medical treatment without a visa.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Citizens of visa-required countries seeking medical treatment in Ireland.

• Purpose of visit

  Must be seeking a specific medical procedure at a private hospital in Ireland that is not available in the applicant's home country.

  Includes

  • Medical treatment
• Financial

  Must demonstrate ability to pay for the full cost of medical treatment and living expenses during the stay.

  Minimum funds: Full treatment cost + living expenses

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Photo

  Count: 2; Specifications: 35x45mm, white background

• Medical certificate

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

• Application form

  Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.

• Cover letter

  Explain the purpose of travel, travel dates, who will pay, and why you will leave before the visa or permission expires.

• Visa fee payment

  Accepted methods: Online payment; Amount: EUR 60 / EUR 100

How to apply

1. Online application

   Apply via AVATS selecting 'Medical Treatment' as the visa type.

2. Document gathering

   Gather passport, photos, hospital referral letter, appointment confirmation from Irish hospital, bank statements, and cover letter.

3. Fee payment

   Pay EUR 60 (single entry) or EUR 100 (multiple entry) visa fee.

4. Document submission

   Submit documents to visa office or VFS centre within 30 days.

5. Processing wait

   Wait 6-8 weeks for processing.

6. Visa collection

   Collect passport with visa decision.

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.