How do you get your parents to receive medical care in France ?
How to bring your sick mother to France ?
It is possible to bring your mother or another family member from abroad to France for health reasons. There are conditions. For example, your parents could have hand surgery in Metz or an Allurion gastric balloon in Marseille…
How can a foreign patient receive medical treatment in France ? (Planned care)
Scheduled care refers to pre-arranged medical treatment for which the individual travels to France. Such treatment is covered if their country of origin has established an agreement with France. A comprehensive list of States that have entered into a bilateral agreement can be found. Otherwise, they will be required to demonstrate proof of health insurance membership or financial solvency.
How can you bring a relative to France for medical treatment ? Obtain a French residence visa for medical purposes.
To obtain medical treatment in France, a residence visa for health reasons is required. This visa is not applicable to nationals of the EU, US or UAE. France visas, the official organisation, recommends that applications be made to the French consulate in the patient's country of residence. The visa is for 90 days during a 180-day period and allows for an expedited procedure in urgent cases. Additionally, visa extensions are possible in cases of medical necessity.
Coming to France for medical treatment : Which documents are required ?
To apply for a medical grounds visa, you must include the following documents in your application :
- Medical Certificates; - Proof of accommodation in France; - Proof that the individual can meet their expenses while in France; - The agreement of the host hospital in France.
Once the patient's care plan has been validated, ELSAN hospitals issue the necessary administrative documents for a visa application.
How should a foreign parent be treated in France ? Is there a particular procedure for acquiring a residence permit for ill foreign patients ?
A person seeking medical treatment in France and subject to certain health conditions may also obtain a residence permit. This permit is classified as a family life card (carte vie privée familiale), and This particular residency permit may be acquired under the subsequent stipulations :
- To qualify for treatment in France, the individual must be a non-European Economic Area;
- or Swiss national residing in France without valid documentation or a renewed residence permit;
- Furthermore, their medical condition must be of such severity that it could worsen without treatment in France;
- the desired treatment must be unavailable in their country of origin;
- Finally, the individual must not pose a risk to public order.
A family life residence permit may be attained if the individual in question is a family member of a foreign national with legal residency in France. The applicant must demonstrate "long-standing and stable personal and family ties in France" with supporting evidence of their living situation and integration into French society.
Additionally, any request to come to France for treatment must be accompanied by a medical certificate. The application must be accompanied by all documentation verifying the applicant's health status and the inability to receive treatment within their country of origin. The OFII medical department of the French Office for Immigration and Integration reviews and determines the outcome of applications forwarded by the regional department's prefecture in question.
How can I get treatment without social security ? (Reimbursement of care)
In France, you must be covered by social security and health insurance in order to be reimbursed for your healthcare. There are agreements between countries in the European Union and other countries around the world. If this is not the case, you must prove that you have sufficient resources to come to France for treatment. There is also a state medical aid scheme (AME) for illegal foreigners.
Can a foreign patient get medical treatment in France ?
Foreigners can be treated in France under certain conditions.
ELSAN offers a quality healthcare system that is accessible to residents and non-residents alike, but the arrangements for accessing care and the costs involved may vary depending on the individual's situation, particularly in the case of tourists and temporary visitors. People staying temporarily in France are entitled to health care if they need it. You can find out how to obtain a medical visa.