A medical attendant visa is issued to a family member or companion who travels with a patient receiving medical treatment abroad. It is linked to the patient's medical visa and is usually granted for the same period.
By Krosz Editorial Team · Reviewed by Krosz Visa Operations · Published 2026-09-15 · Updated 2026-09-15
Purpose
Allowing a relative or companion to accompany and care for a patient travelling for treatment.
Who is it for?
A spouse, parent, child or close relative of the patient, where the destination permits an attendant.
Typical application method
Applied for alongside or after the patient's medical visa, with proof of the relationship and treatment.
Can Krosz help?
Krosz helps you understand whether the destination allows an attendant, prepare the relationship evidence, and submit the application. We are a private service, not a government authority.
Krosz does not publish fabricated processing times, fees, validity or stay durations. Country-specific figures appear only when pulled from Krosz's verified visa database.
Tell us where you're planning to travel and our team can help you understand the application process.
Overview
A medical attendant visa authorises a named companion to travel with a patient who holds a medical visa. It exists because some patients cannot manage travel and treatment alone.
The attendant's stay is tied to the patient's treatment period. If the patient's medical visa is extended or shortened, the attendant's visa usually follows.
Not every country offers a separate attendant visa; some allow the companion to travel on a regular visitor visa, while others require the attendant category.
Exemptions depend on your nationality, the destination and your circumstances — always confirm for your exact combination.
Activities
Caring for the patient
Assisting the patient during travel and treatment.
Staying at the hospital
Being present with the patient during the hospital stay.
Communicating with staff
Helping the patient coordinate with doctors and hospital staff.
Same period as patient
Staying for the duration matching the patient's medical visa.
What you normally cannot do
Documents
Only documents relevant to this category are shown. Exact requirements vary by country — confirm for your destination.
Passport
Valid with sufficient blank pages and validity beyond the treatment period.
Photograph
Recent photo meeting the destination's rules.
Application form
Completed attendant visa application.
Relationship evidence
Proof of relationship to the patient (marriage/birth certificate).
Patient's medical visa
Copy of the patient's medical visa or approval.
Hospital letter
Letter from the hospital naming the attendant where required.
Financial evidence
Proof of funds for the attendant's stay, or sponsorship by the patient.
Process
A category-specific application timeline. Steps may differ by destination and your circumstances.
Confirm the patient visa
Ensure the patient's medical visa is applied for or approved.
Check attendant rules
Confirm the destination allows an attendant and how many.
Prove the relationship
Gather marriage/birth certificates showing the relationship to the patient.
Apply & pay
Submit the attendant application alongside or after the patient's.
Processing
The authority verifies the relationship and the patient's treatment.
Decision
Receive the attendant visa tied to the patient's medical visa period.
Krosz tool
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Destinations
Only destinations where Krosz has verified data for this purpose are shown. We never claim every country offers a visa with the same name.
Krosz does not currently process this visa category for specific destinations.
Contact the relevant embassy or authority for the country you plan to visit, or for guidance.
Comparison
| Point of comparison | Medical Attendant Visa | Ordinary Visitor Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Basis | Tied to the patient's medical visa | Independent short-stay visit |
| Stay length | Matches the patient's treatment period | Standard tourist stay limit |
| Key document | Relationship proof + patient's medical visa | Itinerary, accommodation, funds |
| Purpose | Caring for the patient | Tourism or social visit |
Be prepared
General, educational reasons relevant to this category. We never publish invented refusal rates.
Practical
FAQ
Tell us where you're planning to travel and our team can help you understand the application process.
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Krosz is a private visa assistance platform and is not affiliated with any government or embassy. Visa decisions are made by the relevant authorities. Last reviewed: 2026-09-15.
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