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Short answer
Brokers who offer medical treatment together with a guaranteed visa are a common scam. Contact the hospital directly using details you found yourself, pay only against a written quote and never to a private account, and verify any acceptance letter with the hospital itself before sending money.
Information, not legal advice. MovItaly is not a law firm. Check with the questura or consulate before you act.
Who is this for
Patients and relatives contacted by brokers offering treatment and visas.
Red flags
- Payment to a private account, not to the hospital.
- A visa "guaranteed" by the broker.
- An acceptance letter you cannot verify with the hospital itself.
What to do
Contact the hospital directly using contact details you found yourself. Pay only against an official quote. Keep copies of everything.
Where to get help
The Sportello Unico per l'Immigrazione at your Prefettura, the Questura immigration office, your consulate, and free legal desks run by NGOs or trade unions (patronati). Never pay an intermediary who promises a guaranteed outcome. For a complex case, use a lawyer from the Lawyer category of the professionals marketplace.
Questions people ask
How do I check an acceptance letter from a clinic?
Contact the hospital directly using contact details you found yourself, and verify the letter with the hospital before sending money. Source
Who should I pay for treatment?
Pay only against an official written quote, and never to a private account. Source
Can a broker guarantee my medical visa?
No. A guaranteed visa is a red flag; the consulate decides. Source
Sources
- Visa for Italy (Ministero degli Affari Esteri)
