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How do I come to the United Kingdom for private medical treatment?

This page explains how to come to the United Kingdom for private medical treatment.

To come to the United Kingdom for medical treatment you must be able to show that:

  • you meet the requirements for leave to enter as a visitor;
  • if suffering from a communicable disease there is no danger to public health;
  • your course of treatment is for a limited period of time;
  • you have made satisfactory arrangements for the consultation or treatment you need;
  • you have enough money to pay for any treatment and to support and accommodate yourself without working or help from public funds; and
  • you plan to leave the United Kingdom at the end of your treatment.

For further information on your rights and responsibilities see the rights and responsibilities section.

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