International Health

Check VISA Requirements
Unless you hold a passport from a Visa Waiver Program country, you must obtain a VISA to be admitted to the United States for medical care.

For specific information by country, please visit the U.S. Department of State website. You may also contact Children's International Center directly at (617) 355-5209 or by email.

Online visa applications are now available on the U.S. Department of State website.

Airport Assistance
Once you have made your travel arrangements, you can notify the International Center, at least 48 hours in advance of your arrival, with your flight number and airline; time and date of arrival; the names of all members of your family who are traveling with you; and any special needs you may have such as wheelchairs or language assistance. If Boston is your first port of entry into the United States, you also will be expedited through Customs and Immigration formalities.

Accommodations
Children's is located in Boston's Longwood Medical Area, home to Harvard Medical School and several prestigious medical centers. Because many patients from throughout the world come to the Longwood Medical Area for expert medical care, many hotels in the community offer affordable short-term living arrangements for patients and their families. Most hotels provide patients and families accommodations at a discounted rate (subject to availability).

For assistance in making a hotel reservation, please complete the Hotel Arrangement Form and return it to the Children's International Center.

List of  Accommodations