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Medical Tourism Visa – F7C

NigeriaMedical treatment

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What medical treatment/purpose does the route cover and which applicant role does it address: patient, donor or another medical purpose?

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This visa is for visiting Nigeria to receive medical care in Nigerian hospitals or clinics.

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What acceptance, appointment, referral, treatment plan or healthcare-provider documentation is important?

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The requirements include a referral letter from an accredited hospital in the applicant's place of residence and a letter from the Nigerian hospital or healthcare provider stating the cost of treatment or care.

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How must treatment costs, living costs and insurance be demonstrated?

Treatment costs: proof of adequate funds to cover the cost of treatment, as specified by the hospital or healthcare provider, is required; a bank statement must show a balance exceeding the treatment cost. The official source does not state how living costs must be shown or any health-insurance requirement.

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  • The page does not state how living costs must be demonstrated.
  • The page does not state any health-insurance requirement.

Can a carer/companion accompany the patient? Who qualifies and what separate/linked permission applies?

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The route covers persons accompanying a medical patient; the requirements include details of the accompanying person where applicable. The official source does not state who qualifies as an accompanying person.

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How long can the patient stay, what happens if treatment continues longer, and what official extension or follow-up mechanism exists?

The visa is valid for 90 days from issuance, permits a stay not exceeding 180 days with a single entry and may be extendable where applicable. The page does not establish a treatment-based longer-term route.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured page states validity, stay and extendability but does not establish renewal or a longer-term treatment-based residence progression.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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