India Medical Tourism Patient Guide
Everything you need to know before, during and after your medical journey to India — from visa application to returning home.
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Your Medical Journey: Step by Step
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Medical Visa
Apply for an e-Medical Visa online. Fast-track processing in 3–5 days.
🏥Choose a Hospital
Compare JCI and NABH-accredited hospitals for your treatment.
👨⚕️Find a Doctor
Connect with internationally trained specialists.
💰Treatment Costs
Transparent cost estimates for 50+ procedures.
🏨Accommodation
Hotels near leading hospitals at all budget levels.
🔄Recovery Guide
Post-surgery recovery timelines, diet and exercises.
Treatment-Specific Patient Guides
General Guide for India Medical Travel
📋Preparing for India
- •Share medical records with MedyBridge 4–6 weeks before travel for specialist review
- •Obtain a remote medical opinion and treatment plan before booking flights
- •Arrange travel insurance covering overseas medical treatment
- •Get your home doctor's clearance for long-haul travel if you have an active medical condition
- •Inform a trusted family member or friend of your travel plans and hospital details
🛂Medical Visa Process
- •Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in for an e-Medical Visa (e-MV)
- •MedyBridge provides the hospital invitation letter required for the application
- •Processing time: 3–5 business days for most nationalities
- •Companion (e-MX) visa available for one accompanying person
- •Visa fee: approximately USD 25–100 depending on nationality
💱Currency and Payments
- •Indian Rupee (INR): 1 USD ≈ ₹83, 1 GBP ≈ ₹105, 1 AED ≈ ₹22
- •Exchange currency at international airports or authorised money changers
- •International credit/debit cards accepted at major hospitals and hotels
- •Forex cards (Thomas Cook, Axis) offer competitive rates and security
- •Hospital deposits and bills can be paid via bank wire transfer or card
🏨Accommodation
- •Stay within 10–15 minutes of the hospital for easy pre-admission and follow-up visits
- •5-Star: ITC, Taj, Marriott, Hyatt properties near major hospitals
- •4-Star: Courtyard by Marriott, Radisson Blu, Novotel
- •Budget: Treebo, OYO, FabHotels (₹2,000–4,000/night)
- •Hospital guest houses (₹1,500–3,500/night) for maximum convenience
🍽️Food and Dietary Requirements
- •Indian hospitals serve international cuisine with customised patient menus
- •Vegetarian, vegan, halal and kosher options available on request
- •Inform the hospital dietitian of allergies and restrictions at admission
- •International restaurants in proximity to all major hospitals in metro cities
- •Avoid street food during early recovery to prevent infection risk
🚕Local Transport
- •MedyBridge arranges all airport, hotel and hospital transfers
- •Ola and Uber cabs: safe, convenient and widely available in all cities
- •Pre-paid airport taxis: fixed-rate, safe for first-time visitors
- •Metro rail in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad
- •Hospital patient transport vehicles available for transfers within the city
🏥Hospital Admission
- •MedyBridge coordinator meets you at the international patient lounge on admission day
- •Bring original passport, visa, and all medical records
- •Room options: standard, single, deluxe suite — choose per your preference and budget
- •Advance deposit required at admission (typically ₹1–3 lakh depending on procedure)
- •International patient desk available for translation and liaison throughout stay
✈️Discharge and Returning Home
- •Discharge summary, operation notes and medication list provided in English
- •Final invoice issued for insurance claims — itemised and certified
- •Fit-to-fly letter from your surgeon for the airline
- •Carry all medications and medical documents in hand luggage
- •Share discharge summary with your home doctor for continuity of care
- •MedyBridge telemedicine follow-up support for 3 months after discharge
Ready to Start Your Medical Journey to India?
Our coordinators handle everything — visa, hospital, accommodation, transport and post-treatment follow-up.