Persons who wish to go to the United States for medical treatment must satisfy the same requirements as applicants for tourist visas and must also establish that sufficient funds are available to pay for medical and living expenses during any period of treatment and convalescence in the United States. Furthermore, it must be established that the treatment sought is unavailable in the home country, and is for a condition for which medical facilities in the United States hold out some hope of a cure.

In addition to evidence regarding social and economic ties to the home country, visa applicants seeking medical treatment in the United States should present evidence from the suggested list below to help establish their eligibility for a visa. Such evidence by it self will not guarantee the issuance of a visa if the applicant is found to be otherwise ineligible.

Evidence
A letter from your physician in your home country stating the diagnosis of your condition and what treatments will be necessary.

You will also need evidence that you have been accepted for treatment at a licensed medical facility in the USA and that you have an appointment. A letter from this facility may be sent to your doctor or to you, and must include an estimate of the total time and total cost of your treatment, including outpatient care if the applicant will not be able to return immediately to the home country.

Evidence that you have the funds needed to pay all anticipated expenses, such as an original bank statement detailing all deposits, withdrawals, and transfers of funds for the past one year. Do NOT look for any visitor medical insurance for paying for this purpose. None of the visitor insurance plans will cover for this (neither the ones bought in home country nor the ones bought in the USA). Insurance is for future unforeseen protection and it is not free money to pay all your medical bills.

If the funds will be provided by a close relative in the USA, a Form I-134 Affidavit of Support must be provided with evidence of the income and assets claimed. Such evidence includes income tax records and bank statements showing transactions for the past one year. Affidavits from persons other than close relatives cannot be accepted.

Persons with contagious diseases may not be able to a get visa.

If you wish to assist a relative in the United States with a procedure such as a kidney donation, you must submit medical documentation from both the home country and the USA that you are a suitable donor and that all necessary matching and screening has been done in advance.