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S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa
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S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa

Tourist

At a Glance

Processing Time

1–7 days

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

6 months

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in United Kingdom

Cost of Living
2% cheaper than United States
Avg Salary£31,000
Quality of Life
174/200
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Overview

This route is for individuals who, before the end of the Brexit transition period (31 December 2020), had requested authorization to receive a course of planned healthcare treatment in the UK under the S2 arrangement.

The S2 Healthcare Visitor visa covers UK entry for individuals who secured authorisation for planned NHS treatment under the S2 arrangement before 31 December 2020 (end of the Brexit transition period). No fee applies. Visa nationals must apply before travel; non-visa nationals are granted leave on arrival.

Permission is granted for up to 6 months per entry and can be extended in further 6-month increments — no cap on extensions, provided the S2 certificate remains valid and treatment is ongoing. Work is prohibited. In-country extensions use a paper FLR(IR) form.

This visa is ideal for EEA or Swiss residents who held pre-Brexit S2 treatment authorisation and need to travel to the UK to complete a course of planned medical care.

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Cost Breakdown

Application FeeGBP £0
Biometric Enrolment FeeGBP £0
Immigration Health SurchargeGBP £0

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant6 months

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must have requested S2 authorization by 11pm GMT on 31 December 2020.

Must have a valid Portable Document S2.

The course of planned healthcare treatment must have been arranged prior to travel.

Must have sufficient funds to cover all reasonable costs without working or accessing public funds.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport or national identity card

Portable Document S2

Evidence of sufficient funds

Letter from UK doctor/consultant

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Access to planned NHS treatment
  • No visa fees

Worth Knowing

  • Strictly for pre-Brexit authorized treatment
  • No work allowed
  • Must prove intention to return home
  • Failure to have requested S2 authorization by 11pm GMT on 31 December 2020

Application Process

1

Apply online for entry clearance (if visa national).

2

Provide S2 certificate and medical evidence.

3

Attend biometric appointment.

4

Extend in-country by emailing the S2 Healthcare Visitor Extensions Inbox if treatment is ongoing.

Application Forms

Go to application portal
S2 Healthcare Visitor Visa
Online entry clearance application (visa nationals)
Fill online
FLR(IR)
Application to extend stay in the UK: S2 Healthcare Visitor applications only
Fill online

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