Indian Medical VISA-How to apply,Documents required and Fees

Medical Visa to enter in India

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:

• Heart-related problems
• Neurosurgery
• Organ transplantation
• Renal disorders
• Congenital disorders
• Ophthalmic disorders
• Joint replacement
• Gene therapy
• Plastic surgery

Medical VISA

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.

Documents Required For Medical Visa to India

• Passport with 6 month validity
• Recent Passport size photographs
• Photo copy of passport
• Copy of online Visa application form
• Proof of Residential Address
• Recommendation from home country doctor  to visit particular specialized medical center for treatment
• Medical documents of the treatments that are done
• Passport copy of attendant (for Attendant visas)
• Proof of relationship with attendant (for Attendant visas)

Visa Validity and Extension

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.

Documents required applying for Medical Visa Extension

• A valid national passport and valid visa is required
• Issued to medical tourist seeking medical treatment
• The hospital/ treatment centre should be recognized /reputed.
• Two attendants who are blood relatives are allowed to accompany the applicant under separate Medical Attendant visas
• Attendants visa validity will be same as the Medical Visa
• Extension on medical visa will be granted on pressing medical grounds only and should be duly certified by a Government hospital/government recognized Private Hospital.

Eligibility criteria

• The medical treatment should be at a recognized or reputed hospital, treatment centre.
• Passport should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.
• International Travellers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket,with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
• Radio therapy

Fees for Medical Visa

How to apply

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.

• Applicant’s Photo
• Photo Page, Page indicating validity, Page bearing arrival Stamp of Indian Immigration, Visa with endorsement
• Form C copy from Hotel or Lodge/ Electricity bill / Landline Telephone / Municipal Bill of the landlord in case of staying in a house of a relative or friend along with a letter and photo-id card of the landlord. In case of rented accommodation copy of the Lease and License agreement (1st and last page & page containing its validity)
• Letter from recognized/ reputed hospital where treatment is being take
• Visa application could be done both online and offline.

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?

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