Before you travel: inbound medical care checklist
Get these done before departure and paperwork will not stop you on the day. This is a preparation list only — not medical advice.
Visa and entry
- Passport valid for at least six months (check your destination and airline rules)
- The visa type that matches your actual purpose; requirements follow the issuing authority
- Round-trip flight and accommodation bookings
- Arrival registration and emergency contact details
Documents for the hospital appointment
- Medical records, test reports and imaging (bring originals plus an English summary)
- Medication list (name, dose, frequency)
- Allergy history and previous surgery records
- ID document and insurance policy, if any
Carry-on documents
- One photocopy each of passport and visa
- Appointment confirmation and your contact's phone number
- Insurance policy and an international payment card
- Regular medication (with prescription; declare as customs requires)
Payment and language
- Confirm which payment methods the hospital accepts and whether prepayment is needed
- Bring an international credit card and a small amount of cash
- Tell us in advance if you need an interpreter to accompany you
- Download offline translation and maps
WhySeek is not a medical institution and provides reception and coordination only, not diagnosis or medical care. The plan is decided by the partner hospital.