Visa

MedTreatment would provide assistance in this regard. Once you decide on India as your medical travel destination, you have to just send passport copy of patient and attendants, an invitation letter from the respective Hospital will be obtained for visa processing. MedTreatment will send this to you after your initial discussions about the treatment; this has to be presented at the ‘Embassy' or ‘High Commission of India' in your country.

Attendants/family members of patients coming to India for medical treatment will have to apply for Medical Attendant visa (MEDX) co-terminus with the Medical visa of the patient. A letter from the hospital will be useful here as well.

Attendants should be spouse/children or those having blood relations with the patient. Not more than two attendants are allowed.

  Basic Requirements to obtain an Indian Medical VisaValid Passport: Must have at least 6 months of validity and two blank pages.Hospital Invitation Letter: An official letter from a recognized/specialized hospital in India. some applications may require a Medical Visa Reference Number generated by the Indian hospital through the government system/AYUSH portalMedical Documents: Original referral letters from your local doctor and recent medical reports (MRI, CT scans, prescriptions) ju...

The validity of your medical visa depends on whether you apply for the electronic version (e-Visa) or the traditional paper version. Here is the breakdown for 2026:1. e-Medical Visa (Online) Validity: 60 days from the date of your first arrival in India.  Entries: It is a Triple Entry visa, meaning you can leave and re-enter India up to three times within those 60 days (useful for short follow-ups).  Usage: Best for short-term surgeries or diagnostic procedures (e.g., kn...

A maximum of 3 entries are allowed in one year whether you have applied for e visa or regular visa

A visa fee for Medical visa is different by countries. It ranges from $80 to $160. whether you have applied for e visa or regular visa.

Normally the hospitals help you with such formalities. You would have to register at the Foreigner's Regional Registration Office within 14 days of your arrival. Attendants also have to get registered themselves with the local FRROs / FROs within 14 days of entering India.

Medical and Medical Attendant visas are extendable by FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) in India depending upon the condition of the patient on the production of the required medical documents.

Visa for NRIs and PIOsPersons of Indian Origins and Non-Resident Indians who possess either OCI (Overseas Indian Citizenship) or PIO card don't need to apply separately for an Indian Visa. OCI and PIO cards give them the freedom to visit India without visa within rules. However, those NRIs and PIOs who don’t have OCI or PIO card can apply for and get Indian visa through the procedure mentioned above