India Medical Visa Guide
International patients need a valid medical visa to receive treatment in India. The paperwork looks intimidating on paper, but with a confirmed hospital and the right documents in hand, most applications move quickly. Our patient coordinators handle the part that trips people up most — securing your hospital invitation letter — at no cost to you.
- Hospital invitation letters arranged on your behalf, free of charge
- A plain-language document checklist before you file anything
- Attendant visa guidance for up to two accompanying family members
Waiting On An Invitation Letter?
Send us your reports and we'll request it from your matched hospital as part of your treatment plan.
Talk To A CoordinatorIndia issues three visa categories for treatment-related travel. Your nationality and treatment plan decide which one you'll need — our team confirms it once we have your details.
e-Medical Visa
Patients from an e-visa eligible country who want the fastest, fully online route
Typically issued within a few working days
Valid for 120 days from issue date, up to 3 entries, 60 days per visit
Regular Medical Visa
Patients whose country isn’t e-visa eligible, or whose treatment spans several visits
Processed through your nearest Indian embassy or consulate, usually 1–3 weeks
Valid for up to 1 year with multiple entries, and extendable while in India
Medical Attendant Visa
A spouse, parent, sibling or friend joining you for support during treatment
Filed alongside the patient’s own visa application
Runs on the same dates and duration as the patient’s medical visa
e-Medical Visa eligibility depends on your passport's country of issue and changes from time to time. Tell our coordinators your nationality and travel dates, and we'll confirm the exact route open to you before you start any paperwork.
Send Us Your Case
Share your diagnosis, scans and medical history with our care team so we can match you to the right hospital and specialist.
Get Your Invitation Letter
Once a hospital confirms your treatment plan, we request your official invitation letter on your behalf — this is the one document every India medical visa needs.
Prepare Your Paperwork
We walk you through every form and document on your checklist before you submit anything, so nothing bounces back for corrections.
Submit Your Application
Apply through the government e-visa portal for an e-Medical Visa, or through your local Indian embassy for a regular medical visa.
Land And Get Settled
We track your application status, and once your visa is stamped, arrange your airport pickup, local transport and hospital-side accommodation.
This is the core paperwork every India medical visa application asks for. Our coordinators review each document with you before submission, so incomplete paperwork never holds up your travel dates.
Ask About Your Documents- A passport valid for at least 6 more months, with 2 blank visa pages
- One recent, passport-standard photograph
- Your hospital invitation letter — we obtain this for you
- Copies of your diagnostic reports and referring doctor’s letter
- Bank statement or sponsor letter showing funds for treatment and stay
- A recent utility bill or ID showing your current home address
Why Most Medical Visa Delays Are Avoidable
The single biggest reason a medical visa application stalls isn't the embassy — it's a missing or mismatched document discovered after submission. A passport nearing expiry, a hospital letter that doesn't match the treatment dates on the application, or a referral letter that's too vague about the diagnosis can all send a case back for correction and cost you a week or more.
Because we're coordinating your hospital admission and your visa paperwork at the same time, we catch these mismatches before you file rather than after. Your invitation letter, treatment dates and travel plan stay consistent from the first document to the last, which is what actually keeps an India medical visa application moving.
Start the process 3–4 weeks before you plan to travel. Once your hospital confirms your treatment dates and issues your invitation letter, most patients are ready to submit their visa application within a week.
Yes — up to two people can join you on a Medical Attendant Visa, filed together with your own application and valid for the exact same period.
No. Guiding you through the paperwork and arranging your hospital invitation letter is included in your treatment coordination at no extra charge — you only ever pay the government’s own visa fee.
Yes, every traveler needs an individual visa, including infants and children. A minor usually applies under the same attendant category as the accompanying parent.
If your doctor extends your recovery timeline, your hospital can support a visa extension application through India’s FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) — our coordinators help you file it.
Let's Get Your Visa Moving
Send over your medical reports and preferred travel window — we'll confirm your visa category and start your hospital invitation letter right away.
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