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Medical Tourism Tips
Planning your treatnent and trip budget
- Consider your travel and treatment preferences 2 Star travel vs. 5 star (hotel, hospital, extra attention, individual suites, shared room)
- Passport and visas: some countries require and some do not. Average cost per visa is $120 and recommended to apply for it 30 days in advance.
- Passport issuance: it is recommended that you renew or apply for a passport 60 months in advance. Cost is $60 to 200
- Always keep your budget current and updated as your travel and treatment plans change
- Make sure you account for your companion if any
- Countries entry and exist fees usually around 30 to 50 dollars and most countries don’t accept check or credit card. Either dollar, euro or marks
- Lodging during treatment: hotel, meals, etc...
- Post treatment lodging
- Leisure travel if your budget and time allows.
- Tips
- Remember to save all your receipts and trip costs and check irs.gov because those costs could be tax deductible according to your total trip cost and your income bracket.
