United States official resource

Travel.State.Gov Visitor Visa for medical treatment

B-2 visitor visa page includes medical treatment as a visitor purpose.

Medical visaRoute
Official requirementsResource type
U.S. Department of StateSource
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What this page is for

Medical Visa / Medical Treatment information for Ethiopian passport holders applying for United States.

FeeUsually B-2 visitor for medical treatment: USD 185 MRV; medical cost evidence required .
ProcessingDepends heavily on appointment wait time and administrative processing; check U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa.
Resource typeRequirements Page
RouteMedical visa

Prices and fee checks

  • B1/B2 tourist/business/medical: Check State Department MRV fee table
  • F/M student: Check State Department + SEVIS fee rules
  • Work visa: Check State Department fee table
  • Medical treatment: Usually B2 category; check official fee table
  • Work: Check official fee page

Requirements

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form/online application
  • Passport photo
  • Medical report from Ethiopia
  • Appointment/admission letter from receiving hospital/doctor
  • Proof of funds for treatment and stay
  • Attendant/companion documents where applicable
  • Travel itinerary and accommodation/hospital address

Documents to prepare

  • Valid passport
  • Completed application form/online application
  • Passport photo
  • Medical report from Ethiopia
  • Appointment/admission letter from receiving hospital/doctor
  • Proof of funds for treatment and stay
  • Attendant/companion documents where applicable
  • Travel itinerary and accommodation/hospital address

Money proof

  • Bank statement: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
  • Minimum: [VERIFY official minimum; if none, show practical guidance separately as non-official]
  • Sponsor: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]

Appointment

  • Required: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
  • Biometrics: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
  • DS-160 online + U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa appointment/interview.

Stay rules

  • Validity: [VERIFY]
  • Max stay: [VERIFY]
  • Entries: Single / multiple / depends [VERIFY]

Application path

  1. Confirm visa type on official portal
  2. Prepare documents and translations/legalization if required
  3. Complete official online form/application
  4. Pay official visa fee
  5. Book appointment/biometrics/interview if required
  6. Submit passport/documents
  7. Track application
  8. Collect passport/decision

Common weak spots

  • Insufficient or unexplained funds
  • Unclear travel purpose
  • Missing or inconsistent documents
  • Weak proof of ties to Ethiopia
  • False/unverifiable documents
  • Previous refusal or overstay not explained
Independent guidance

VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.

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