India offers a dedicated Medical Visa (e-MV) for international patients travelling for medical treatment. It allows a longer stay than a tourist visa and permits multiple entries. This guide covers everything you need to know to apply successfully.
Who Needs a Medical Visa?
Any foreign national travelling to India specifically for medical treatment at a recognised healthcare institution requires a Medical Visa. This includes patients seeking surgery, chemotherapy, organ transplants, fertility treatment, or any planned medical procedure.
Types of Medical Visa
India offers two visa categories for medical travel:
- •e-Medical Visa (e-MV): Applied online, available for 156+ nationalities, valid for 60 days with triple entry.
- •Medical Visa (sticker): Issued at Indian consulates, for stays exceeding 60 days or where e-MV is unavailable.
Step-by-Step Application Process
Applying for an Indian Medical Visa is straightforward:
- •Step 1: Get a letter from the Indian hospital confirming your appointment.
- •Step 2: Visit indianvisaonline.gov.in and fill the e-MV form.
- •Step 3: Upload all required documents.
- •Step 4: Pay the visa fee online.
- •Step 5: Receive your e-MV via email within 1–3 business days.
Required Documents
The following documents are required for an Indian Medical Visa application:
- •Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond your intended stay
- •Recent passport-size photograph (white background)
- •Hospital appointment/invitation letter from a recognised Indian hospital
- •Medical records supporting your diagnosis and need for treatment
- •Bank statement showing sufficient funds for the trip
- •Travel itinerary (flight bookings)
- •Proof of accommodation in India
Medical Attendant Visa
Up to 2 accompanying attendants (family members) may apply for a Medical Attendant Visa (e-MAV or MAV) simultaneously with the patient. They must:
- •Travel at the same time as the patient
- •Show their relationship to the patient (marriage certificate, birth certificate)
- •Provide a copy of the patient's Medical Visa
- •Not engage in any employment in India
How MedyBridge Helps
MedyBridge provides a hospital invitation letter as part of our free service, assists with document preparation, and connects you with our partner travel agencies for visa application support. We've helped over 5,000 patients obtain their Medical Visa successfully.
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