Many foreign patients are visiting Korea because of its world-class medical technology, reasonable prices, and quick procedures. If you are a patient who can only visit Korea with a visa, you may also be looking for a medical tourist visa. In this regard, We would like to explain the medical tourist visa that can be issued in Korea.
A medical tourist visa is a special visa for foreign patients entering Korea for the purpose of medical treatment or recuperation at a Korean medical institution. Korean medical tourist visas are divided into two types (C-3-3 visa, G-1-10 visa) depending on the length of stay. The issuance process is very demanding and the examination is thorough, so make sure to meticulously find out which visa is right for you!
★ If you have any difficulties in obtaining a visa, please contact K-doc! Officially certified as a medical tourism organization, K-doc can help you connect with Korean hospitals and invite you to apply for a medical tourism visa!
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C-3-3 medical tourism visa
This is a short-term visa with a maximum stay of 90 days. It’s suitable for patients who visit Korea for a procedure that can be treated within a short schedule, and for those who come to consult with Korean medical staff about a treatment plan prior to treatment for a severe disease.
G-1-10 medical tourism visa
If you need to stay in Korea for more than 90 days, you must get a G-1-10 visa instead of a C-3-3. It is usually issued when a long-term treatment plan is required, such as rare disease or cancer treatment. If you are invited by K-doc, you can stay for up to a year.
✋ Can I bring my family members with me?
You can bring your family members with you as long as you provide documents proving your relationship (marriage license, family relationship certificate, birth certificate, etc.)! If your family members have different nationalities, you can substitute the documents issued by the embassy. All documents must be in English!
✋ What documents do I need to apply for a medical tourist visa?
The documents you need to prepare are as follows:
- passport
- ID photo used in passport
- Proof of employment and business license (in English)
- Bank statement in the patient's name (dated within the last 30 days)
- Doctor's note and medical records from a local hospital (in English)
- Local landline phone number
- Local cell phone number
- Local residential address
- Expected date of arrival
- Length of stay
✋ If I apply for a visa, how long will it take to be issued?
It usually takes at least a week and up to a month after submitting the documents. The timeframe varies depending on the individualized review, but the sooner you prepare the required documents and communicate with us, the sooner we can issue your visa.
