Although, India has a rather lenient Visa policy for a vast majority of American and European nations, still there is a set procedure that everyone needs to abide by to get into the country. The first of which requires you to meet the eligibility criteria. Any foreign national can get a medical visa to India as long as they have a genuine health concern that needs to be addressed. So, if you are looking to get treatment in one of the thousands of high-specialty hospitals around the country, you will get your visa approved. An applicant (patient) can have a maximum of two attendants who can accompany the patient into the country and their entry will require another form of visa called the Medical Attendant Visa. This visa will have the same validity of the medical visa.
Below is a brief list of ailments that are considered a priority case when processing an application:
A medical Visa is issued for patients seeking medical treatment in reputed, specialized hospitals or treatment centers in India. The foremost requisite to be eligible for a medical visa is that the hospital/treatment center you wish to seek medical treatment has to be approved by The Government of India. Up to two blood relatives are allowed to accompany the patient and their Visas are different from that of the patients. They have to apply for a Medical Attended Visa (MED X), which has the same validity as that of the patient’s.
Medical Visa (“Med-1”) may be granted to an applicant for consultations or treatment at a recognized hospital in India. The visa shall be granted only if the appointment has been made with the recognized hospitals/laboratories in India and an appointment letter sent by such institution mentioning nature of treatment sought and giving details of patient along with medical attendant(s).
Medical Visa – Attendant (“Med-2”) may be granted to maximum of two attendants to medical patient (with “Med-1” visa). It may be noted that Med-2 visa would be issued only if attendant’s name is mentioned in the appointment letter from registered medical institution.
The validity of a medical visa is for a maximum of 1 year and for the total period of treatment, whichever comes early. This visa will allow the patient to enter the country for a maximum of 3 times in a calendar year. Also, one thing worth noting here is that the countdown for the visa begins from the day of issuance and not from the day of entry into India. If the patient needs a visa extension, they need to produce a medical certificate for the same and submit it to the state department and Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO). In such cases, their visa will be extended for an additional year. The visa can be extended furthermore, however this time the request will be handled by the Ministry of Home Affairs who will provide or reject the visa depending on the recommendations from the FRRO or the concerned state governments.
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Country name |
Duration of stay |
Consular Fee |
Reference Fee |
ICWF Fee |
Service Fee |
Total |
|
US nationals |
One year (Triple Entry) |
$140 |
$0 |
$3 |
$4.70 |
$147.70 |
|
Six Months (Triple Entry) |
$100 |
$0 |
$3 |
$4.70 |
107.70 |
|
|
Other nationals |
1 year (Triple Entry) |
$120 |
$0 |
$3 |
$4.70 |
$127.70 |
|
Six Months (Triple Entry) |
$80 |
$0 |
$3 |
$4.70 |
$87.70 |
|
|
UK nationals |
1 year (Triple Entry) |
$129 |
$0 |
$3 |
$4.70 |
$134.70 |
|
Six Months (Triple Entry) |
$129 |
$0 |
$3 |
$4.70 |
$134.70 |
|
|
Sri Lankan nationals |
One year (Triple Entry) |
$7 |
$20 |
$3 |
$4.70 |
$34.70 |
|
Six Months (Triple Entry) |
$4 |
$20 |
$3 |
$4.70 |
$31.70 |
|
The visitors are required to fill online Visa Application form by visiting the website boi.gov.in and visit their nearest embassy with printout of the online filled application and required travel documents.
Frequently asked questions
Q.How long does it take for Indian visa to be approved?
If they are satisfied with your application and the supporting documents you submitted your visa will be issued to you in two to four days. According to the official website of the Indian government, one has to apply for an Indian visa 4 days prior to their journey.
Q.What is visa processing time?
Upon receipt of the Visa Application through Indian Visa Application Center or directly, the Indian Mission/ Post requires a minimum of three working days to process the case and issue a visa depending upon the nationality and excluding special cases. Content managed by Bureau of Immigration, MHA.
Q.How long does a medical visa last?
Immigrant visas are limited to the validity of the medical examination for a maximum of six months. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a one-month extension for medical examinations.
Q.How long does it take to get an emergency Indian visa?
The Emergency Indian e-Visa can be issued within 1 to 3 days, after complete application, documents and full payment confirmation. For extremely urgent visas, you may be charged a higher fee for this convenience.
Q.How much is India visa fees?
India eVisa Service Fee
Visa Category Number of applicants
|
|
1 Applicant |
10+ Applicants |
|
Normal |
$69 |
$55 |
|
Urgent |
|
Additional $79 |
|
Super Urgent |
|
Additional $99 |
