Embassy of the United States

Travel to the United States for Medical Treatment

Please follow these steps for a visa to the United States to seek medical treatment (B-2 visa):

1. Fill in forms DS-156 and DS-157 in English, submit, and print a copy to bring with you to your interview.  You must fill in the form on the computer, as hand-written forms will not be accepted.  Forms sent by fax or mail will not be accepted.
   
   
2. Get two photos that meet the photograph criteria and bring these to the interview.
   
   
3. Ensure your passport has at least 6 months validity after the intended date of travel and the names of all children written in Latin characters.  Bring this to your interview.
   
   
4. Bring $131 in U.S. or local currency for the non-refundable visa fee.
   
   
5. Provide the following documentation:

• Letter or fax from a U.S. doctor and/or medical facility confirming that treatment arrangements have been made and from whom, when, and where the treatment will be received.
  
  
• Proof that the U.S. doctor and/or medical facility has reviewed your Algerian medical records.
  
  
• Letter or fax from a U.S. doctor and/or medical facility estimating the length of the proposed treatment and the estimated cost of the treatment.
  
  
• Proof of the ability to pay the estimated treatment costs and support your stay in the U.S. during that time period.

    6. Request a Non-Immigrant Visa Appointment.