Many people dream of living permanently in the country with a US visa. However, for various reasons, this dream does not come true for everyone. From now on, a government directive has indicated that the US may no longer issue visas to people with certain diseases, including diabetes.

Basically, when people with various diseases go to the United States for treatment, the government incurs costs there. The Trump administration has made such decisions regarding the sick to reduce this cost.

Washington-based health media outlet KFF Health News reported this information in a report on Thursday (November 6).

It said that it will examine whether those who are ill will be able to cover their medical expenses after they arrive and start living in the United States. Guidelines have been sent to various embassies and consulates worldwide in this regard.

The guidelines state that the health of the visa applicant must be taken into account, particularly certain medical conditions, including heart disease, respiratory disease, cancer, diabetes, metabolic disease, neurological disease, and mental health.

The reason given is that the treatment costs for these diseases are very high and can cost millions of dollars.

Embassies have also been instructed to check whether applicants will be able to cover their own medical expenses while in the United States.

While screening for infectious diseases, vaccination history, and mental health conditions were already part of the process when reviewing visa applications, the new guidelines add a few more health issues that must now be considered.