Visit the UK for medical treatment

Find out what you need to do if you want to come to the UK to have medical treatment or donate an organ.

  1. Step 1 Check if you’re eligible

    1. Find out what medical treatment you can have and if you’re eligible

    You must meet the Standard Visitor eligibility requirements even if you do not need a visa.

  2. Step 2 Check if you need a visa

    Depending on the country you're from, you might be able to visit the UK without a visa or by applying for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).

    1. Check if you need a visa or an ETA to come to the UK

  3. Step 3 Apply for a visa

    1. Apply for a Standard Visitor visa for medical treatment

    A Standard Visitor visa costs £127 and allows you to stay in the UK for up to 6 months.

    If your treatment will last longer than 6 months, you can apply to stay for up to 11 months. This costs £220.

  4. or Apply for an electronic travel authorisation

    1. Apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA)

    An ETA costs £16 and allows you to stay in the UK for up to 6 months.

    You may want to apply for a Standard Visitor visa if your treatment will last longer than 6 months.

  5. or Apply for a family permit

    You may be able to visit on a family permit if you have a family member who is:

    • a citizen of an EU country, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland
    • a Person of Northern Ireland
    • a British citizen
    1. Check if you can apply for a family permit

  6. Step 4 Check what you can bring with you

    1. Check what you can bring with you
    2. Check what food, animals or plants you can bring into the UK

  7. Step 5 Check what you need to show at the UK border

    1. Check what you need to show at the UK border

  8. Step 6 Extend your stay

    You may be able to extend your stay by 6 months if you need further treatment. It costs £1,100 each time you extend.

    1. Find out how to extend your visa