Private patients
Patients from visa-required countries seeking private treatment in Ireland
What you get
- An eligibility check and a review of every medical and financial document
- Completion and submission of your online application (AVATS)
- Your application letter, with costs split between what you pay and what others pay
About this service
Medical Treatment Visa
A short stay 'C' visa to come to Ireland for up to 90 days for treatment at a private hospital. You must show the treatment can't be done in your home country, that you have a confirmed appointment and that you can pay in full. We prepare your application with the detailed medical letters the visa office needs.
€615
Fixed fee
5
Areas we cover
7
Documents to prepare
5
Simple steps
Who it's for
Who this is for
Whether you're moving, hiring, staying or starting over, this is the place to begin.
Referred patients
People who have been referred to an Irish private hospital or consultant
At a glance
Eligibility
01
Not available at home
The treatment can't be provided in your home country
02
Confirmed appointment
You have a confirmed appointment with a private hospital in Ireland
03
Full payment
You can pay for the treatment and your stay in full, with no Irish public funds used
04
Passport validity
Your passport is valid for at least 6 months after you leave Ireland
05
Visa conditions
You'll stay no more than 90 days, won't work and won't use public services, including public hospitals
Our promise
What's included
Medical Treatment Visa
€615
Before you start
Documents you'll need
Tick each item as you gather it. Bring whichever apply to you.
Your preparation checklist
0 of 7 ready
Tap items as you go
You're fully prepared. Let's get you booked in.
5-step journey
How it works
- 1Step 1
We review your medical situation and plan the documents.
- 2Step 2
We complete your online application and draft your letter.
- 3Step 3
You collect the hospital letters, and we check them.
- 4Step 4
You sign the summary form, pay the fee and post your originals within 30 days.
- Step 5
We support you until a decision is made.
Good to know
Our fee
€615 VAT included. The government visa fee is separate.
Government fee
€60 single entry or €100 multiple entry, non-refundable. Multiple-entry visas are only granted in limited cases.
Processing time
About 8 weeks after your documents arrive. Apply at least 3 months before treatment.
Companions
Each person travelling, including a companion, needs their own visa.
If someone else pays
Include their details, proof of your relationship and evidence they can afford it.
Answers
Frequently asked questions
A medical treatment visa is a short stay 'C' visa for people coming to Ireland for treatment at a private hospital, for up to 90 days. It covers private care only: patients can't use Irish public hospitals or public funds. Applications must show three things: that the treatment isn't available in your home country, that an Irish private hospital has confirmed your appointment, and that you can pay for the treatment and your stay in full. The evidence comes mainly from two hospital letters. Your referring hospital explains your diagnosis and prognosis and why treatment abroad is needed, and confirms that you're fit to travel. The Irish private hospital confirms your appointment and recovery dates and gives a cost estimate in euro. You also need travel and medical insurance covering your whole stay. Anyone travelling with you needs their own visa. If recovery takes longer than planned, you can apply from inside Ireland to extend your stay in exceptional circumstances.
Yes, but they need their own visa application. We can prepare both together.
You can apply to extend your stay from inside Ireland, before your permission expires, in exceptional and unforeseen circumstances. See our Extension of Visitor Permission service.
No. This visa covers private treatment only, and you must not use public services.
Short stay refusals can no longer be appealed (since 1 June 2026). You can reapply, addressing the refusal reasons.
You must show you can pay in full. The Irish hospital's letter should give a cost estimate in euro, and your financial evidence should cover it.
Ready when you are
Get started with Medical Treatment Visa
€615
€615
Medical Treatment Visa