This category is for Applicants who wish to enter the UK to receive Private Medical Treatment.
Non-European nationals who wish to enter the UK as visitors must have permission to do so unless they are the national of a listed country to which an exemption applies.
When the country exemption applies, an Applicant need only apply for leave to the Immigration Officer at the UK port of entry unless:
(a) visiting the UK to marry or to form a civil partnership (or give notice of this); or
(b) seeking to visit the UK for more than 6 months.
Visit (Standard) Visa for Private Medical Treatment Applicants can apply for a 6 month or 11 month visa and will need to demonstrate a genuine intention to visit. This means the Applicant:
will not undertake any prohibited activities set out in the Visitor routes
Additionally, Visit (Standard) Visa for Private Medical Treatment Applicants for 6 months visits must also demonstrate:
(a) the medical condition requiring consultation or treatment; and
(b) the estimated costs and likely duration of any treatment which must be of a finite duration; and
(c) where the consultation or treatment will take place.
If the Applicant is applying for an 11 month visa, they must also:
(a) provide evidence from their medical practitioner in the UK that the proposed treatment is likely to exceed 6 months but not more than 11 months; and
(b) provide a valid medical certificate issued by a medical practitioner confirming that they have undergone screening for active pulmonary tuberculosis, where specified
Visit (Standard) Visa for Private Medical Treatment holders are permitted to:
Visit (Standard) Visa for Private Medical Treatment holders are not permitted to
Visit (Standard) Visa for Private Medical Treatment Applicants and any dependants must demonstrate sufficient funds to cover the all costs associated with the visit either personally or via third parties, without recourse to public funds. Any third party support must be from a person who is legally present in the UK and who has a relationship with the Applicant.
A Visit (Standard) Visa for Private Medical Treatment allows an Applicant to stay in the UK for up to 6 months during its validity. Applicants may, however, apply for a period of 11 months.
Our experienced lawyers can help Applicants:
DESCARTES SOLICITORS is recognised as one of the leading multi-practice firms in the UK. Our specialist immigration team works closely with individuals to apply for a Visit (Standard) Visas for Private Medical Treatment. Please contact our lawyers on 0208 995 3556/0844 556 9901 or e-mail info@descartessolicitors.co.uk.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/immigration-rules/immigration-rules-appendix-v-visitor-rules