Types of Visas
Medical Patients Visas
For medical emergencies during office hours call 488-4101 and ask for Consular Section. During non-working office hours call 488-4101 and ask for the duty officer.
Individuals who seek medical treatment in the United States are required to apply for and travel to the United States on a B-2 non-immigrant visa. We care about your continued good health and will assist you in the visa process so you will be able to travel as quickly as possible.
To apply: follow the instructions for a B1/B2 visa application and bring in the additional documents listed below.
(These must be provided at the interview)
1. A letter from the treating doctor in the United States including the following:
- A statement that the patient's medical files have been reviewed;
- Time/date for medical appointment and/or needed procedures;
- The estimated period of time that the patient will be in the United States;
- The estimated total cost of treatment in the United States.
2. Provide proof of ability to pay for the cost of the treatment and travel.( For Qatari passport holders, a letter from the Qatari government stating that the Qatari government will cover all expenses is sufficient proof.)
3. A letter from the hospital's financial department stating the patient has paid in advance or they are completely satisfied they will receive total reimbursement for all medical care provided.(Required only for those patients who do not have a letter of financial support from the Qatari government).
4. In addition the Consular Officer may require the applicant to obtain a medical evaluation from one of the panel physicians listed below. The physician will place the result of the evaluation in a sealed envelope to be opened by the consular officer only.
Approved panel of physicians:
Doha Clinic Hospital
Telephone: 432-7303
Make appointment to see:
Dr. Mustafa Tawfeek or Dr. Nabil Fadel Suliman
In addition, an applicant may be refused under sections 214 (b) if the applicant fails to meet any one of the specific requirements of the applicable nonimmigrant visa (NIV) category.
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