Short Stay Medical Treatment Visa (Type C)
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Short Stay Medical Treatment Visa (Type C)

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At a Glance

Processing Time

56 days

Application Fee

60 EUR

Stay Duration

Up to 90 days

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Not Specified

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Visa for medical procedures in private hospitals in Ireland lasting up to 90 days. Requires appointment confirmation and proof that treatment cannot be obtained in home country.

The Medical Treatment visa allows individuals to visit Ireland for private medical procedures that cannot be obtained or are unavailable in their home country. Applicants must have confirmed appointments at Irish private hospitals.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months after departure months

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

6+ months validity

Passport photos

2 recent colour photos

Referral letter

From home country doctor/hospital with diagnosis

Hospital appointment letter

Confirmation from Irish private hospital with appointment details

Medical cost estimate

Detailed cost breakdown for treatment and stay

Proof of funds

Bank statements showing ability to pay for treatment

Travel insurance

Medical coverage for duration of stay

Accommodation details

Where applicant will stay during recovery

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Advantages

  • Allows access to Irish private medical facilities
  • No minimum financial threshold
  • Clear application pathway

Considerations

  • Limited to 90 days
  • Private hospital treatment only
  • Must prove treatment unavailable at home
  • High medical costs applicant responsibility

Application Process

1

Schedule medical procedure

Book appointment at Irish private hospital

2

Obtain medical documentation

Get referral letter and diagnosis from home hospital

3

Obtain hospital confirmation

Get letter from Irish hospital confirming appointment

4

Create online application

Complete AVATS medical treatment visa form

5

Submit documents

Send within 30 days of online submission

6

Await decision

Processing takes approximately 8 weeks

Application Forms

AVATS Medical Treatment Visa Application

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