Do Nepali patients need a visa to visit India for treatment?

No. Under the India-Nepal Treaty of Peace and Friendship, Nepali citizens can enter India without a visa. You simply need a valid Nepali citizenship certificate or passport.

Which Indian cities are best for Nepali patients?

Delhi is the most accessible for Kathmandu patients (1.5-hour flight) and offers some of India's most advanced hospitals. Lucknow and Varanasi are popular choices for patients from the Terai region due to road access.

Can Nepali patients get Nepali-speaking care coordinators?

Many Indian hospitals, particularly in Delhi, have Nepali-speaking patient coordinators or interpreters given the high volume of Nepali patients. MedyBridge also provides dedicated Nepali-speaking support.

What treatments do Nepali patients most commonly seek in India?

Cardiac surgery (bypass, valve), advanced cancer treatment, bone marrow transplant, neurosurgery, and organ transplants are most commonly sought. These are either unavailable or limited in Nepal.

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Medical Treatment in India for Nepal Patients

Seamless Medical Care Across the Border for Nepali Patients

Annual patients to India: 80,000+

No visa required: ✓

Flight time to Delhi: 1.5 hours

Cost Advantage: Direct access to world-class care at fraction of European costs, no visa needed

Why Nepal Patients Choose India

Nepal and India share an open border with a unique treaty that allows Nepali citizens to travel to India without a visa. This makes India the most natural destination for Nepali patients seeking advanced medical care. With Hindi widely understood, cultural familiarity, and India's advanced hospitals just hours away, Nepali patients benefit from world-class care with minimal logistical burden.

No visa required — open border with India
Hindi widely understood at all Indian hospitals
Shared culture, diet, and festivals remove adjustment barriers
India's advanced hospitals just 1–4 hours away by flight
Treatments for complex cardiac, cancer, and neurology cases unavailable in Nepal
Significant cost advantage over treatment in Europe or the Middle East