Indian medical visa for patients and attendants
We send the hospital invitation letter, check your documents and guide you through the application, so your visa comes through without delays. This service is completely free.
Which visa do you need for treatment in India?
Most patients apply online for the e-Medical visa. Family members travelling with the patient apply for the e-Medical Attendant visa.
e-Medical Visa
For patients coming to India for planned treatment at a recognised hospital.
- Apply
- Online, Indian e-Visa portal
- Entries
- Triple entry
- Stay
- Up to 60 days, extendable in India
- Processing
- Usually 3 to 5 working days
e-Medical Attendant Visa
For up to two blood relatives or close family members accompanying the patient.
- Apply
- Online, linked to patient's visa
- Attendants
- Maximum two
- Validity
- Same as the patient's visa
- Processing
- Usually 3 to 5 working days
Medical Visa (Embassy)
For nationals not eligible for e-Visa, or for long treatments such as transplant and cancer care.
- Apply
- Indian Embassy or visa centre
- Entries
- Up to triple entry
- Stay
- Up to 1 year, as per treatment
- Processing
- 5 to 15 working days
Documents you will need
- Passport valid for at least six months, with two blank pages
- Recent passport size photo with white background
- Invitation letter from the Indian hospital (we arrange this for you)
- Medical reports and a referral letter from your local doctor
- Proof of funds or bank statement, if asked
- For attendants: passport copy and proof of relation where needed
- For transplant: donor documents as per Indian transplant law
How we help with your visa
- Share passport and reportsSend a passport copy of the patient and attendants with recent medical reports.
- Hospital confirms your caseThe doctor reviews the case and the hospital issues an official visa invitation letter.
- We check your applicationFill the online form and share it with us before paying. We catch the small errors that cause rejections.
- Visa approvedYou receive the ETA by email. Book flights and share the ticket so we can plan airport pickup.
- Registration and extension in IndiaIf your stay goes beyond the visa period, we help with FRRO registration and extension online.
Medical visa guide for your country
Rules and the best way to apply are a little different for every country. Choose yours for a detailed guide.
Medical visa questions
How early should I apply for the e-Medical visa?
You can apply up to 120 days before travel. We suggest applying at least 7 to 10 days before your flight, so there is time to fix any issue.
Do you charge for the visa invitation letter?
No. The hospital invitation letter and our visa guidance are free. You only pay the official visa fee to the Government of India.
Can I extend my medical visa in India?
Yes. If the doctor advises a longer stay, the visa can be extended through the FRRO online portal with a letter from the hospital. We help you with the process.
How many family members can come with the patient?
Up to two attendants are allowed on the e-Medical Attendant visa. Others can come on a regular e-Tourist visa where eligible.
Which airports can I land at with an e-Medical visa?
e-Visa holders can enter through designated international airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bengaluru and Hyderabad, and selected seaports.
Get your visa invitation letter in 2 to 3 days
Send passport copies and reports on WhatsApp. We will take it from there.