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INDIA IS OPEN: India fully re-opened for tourism on 15 November 2021.
PLEASE NOTE: Visas with a future expiry date that were issued prior to 6 October 2021 will not be accepted by the Indian authorities at this time.
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Medical travelers from more than 160 countries can apply for an Indian Medical e-Visa. Travelers who use the Medical e-Visa program apply, pay a fee online and receive their electronic visa online all before traveling to India. Unlike the Tourist and Business e-Visas, medical travelers can enter the country up to Triple Entry with the e-Visa.
In addition to the Medical e-VIsa travelers also have the opportunity to add the India Self Declaration Form while applying.
WHO CAN ENTER INDIA WITH THESE DOCUMENTS?
More than 160 nations can apply for a Medical e-Visa and get the India Self Declaration Form as well. To verify if you’re eligible for that, we recommend you use our visa checker on our homepage. Get started here.
OBTAIN THE INDIA MEDICAL EVISA AND THE INDIA SELF DECLARATION FORM
To obtain the India Medical eVisa and the Self Declaration, you’ll have to provide information about your flight, health condition, and intended stay in the country. You must adhere to the country’s health protocols as well.
Visit our application page to fill in the application form for both documents.
DISPLAY THE FORM
Once you apply, if you have added the India Self Declaration Form, we will send it to your email before your trip. Make sure you have both documents ready to show to the immigration authorities upon arrival. Start the application now.
Visit the FAQs below to view quarantine rules for India.
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Required Documents to Apply
Hospital Letter (if applicable)
Applicant Photo
Passport Personal Details Scan
Last Page of Passport (if applicable)
Important Instructions
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The Indian Medical e-Visa allows for Triple Entry
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The Indian Medical e-Visa is valid for 60 days after arrival. You can enter India on any date within this period.
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The visa holder can stay in the territory of the country for no more than 60 days in Total.
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The applicant should carry a copy of the Indian visa along with him/her at the time of travel.
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The Indian Medical e-Visa is valid for entry through 26 designated Airports (i.e. Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bagdogra, Bengaluru, Calicut, Chennai, Chandigarh, Cochin, Coimbatore, Delhi, Gaya, Goa, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Pune, Tiruchirapalli, Trivandrum, Varanasi & Vishakhapatnam) and 5 designated seaports (i.e. Cochin, Goa, Mangalore, Mumbai, Chennai). However, travelers can exit from any of the authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India.
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The Indian Medical e-Visa is non-extendable.
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Your passport should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India, and two blank pages.
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Nationals of Yellow Fever affected countries must carry a yellow fever vaccination card at the time of arrival in India, otherwise they may be quarantined for 6 days upon arrival in India. See Yellow Fever countries here
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Applicants must arrive using the same passport with which they used when applying for the Medical e-Visa.
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Do I need a COVID vaccine or vaccination certificate to enter India?
- It is not mandatory to be fully vaccinated to travel to India, but it is highly recommended for international travel. If you have a recognized vaccination certificate, you are exempted from testing requirements.
- Vaccine certificates from Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Dominica, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, Gabon, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Philippines, Qatar, Fiji, Republic of Korea, Romania, St. Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Palestine, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, The United Kingdom, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, Ukraine, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe are accepted.
- Travelers will be considered fully vaccinated if 15 days have passed since the completion of a COVID-19 vaccination schedule.
Since information may change quickly, we advise you to follow up on the latest India travel updates and/or contact your local embassy.
Do I need a COVID-19 test result to enter India?
- COVID-19 test prior to arrival: PCR within 72 hours.
- COVID-19 test on arrival: 2% of arrivals will be tested on arrival at the airport.
- COVID-19 test exemptions: Children under 5 and travelers with recognized proof of vaccination are exempted.
- Recognized proof of vaccination certificates are from Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Cambodia, Chile, Colombia, Dominica, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, Gabon, Georgia, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Paraguay, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Philippines, Qatar, Fiji, Republic of Korea, Romania, St. Kitts and Nevis, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Palestine, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, The United Kingdom, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, UAE, Uganda, Ukraine, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe.
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Will I have to quarantine in India?
- Quarantine requirements: There are no quarantine requirements in India.
What is an India Medical eVisa?
The Medical e-Visa is an official document permitting entry into and travel within India. The purpose of travel must be medical and treatment must be received at a reputed/recognized hospital or treatment center in India.
I was issued with a 5-year visa in 2020 or before, is it still valid?
No, it's not valid right now. The Indian government recently confirmed that all visas issued before the 6th October 2021 are considered invalid at this time. Applications for the 30-day tourist visa re-opened to individuals on 15th November 2021. Group applications opened on 15th October.
Check back for the latest updates as soon as the government makes any new announcements.
Do I require a yellow fever vaccination when traveling to India?
It will depend. India will require proof of yellow fever vaccination if you are arriving from a country with a risk of yellow fever.
What conditions must the applicant’s passport meet for the Indian Medical e-Visa?
Your passport should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India and two blank pages.
How many Medical e-Visas can I obtain within a year?
You are allowed a maximum of 3 e-Visas in a given calendar year (January - December). As for the India Self Declaration Form, it doesn’t have a limit for a year because it is valid for a single entry.
How will I receive the Medical e-Visa to India?
What should I do after I receive the Indian Medical e-Visa?
Once you have received the approved Medical e-Visa, you must print at least one copy of the document and present it to the border authorities upon your arrival in India, along with the same passport that was used for the online application and your self-declaration form if added. It is recommended to keep a copy of these documents with you at all times throughout your stay.
How long can I stay in India with a Medical e-Visa?
How many entries does the Medical e-Visa allow?
Medical e-Visa allows for Triple Entry, meaning you can enter and leave India Triple Entry during its validity period of 60 days after arrival.
What are the ports of entry and exit to India that I may use when using the Medical Indian e-Visa?
What is the cost to obtain an India Medical e-Visa?
The cost will vary depending on the processing speed. The faster you want to have it, the more you have to pay. These are your options:
- Standard Processing: 5 days - USD 147.50.
- Rush Processing: 3 days - USD 177.50.
- Super Rush Processing: 2 days - USD 212.50.
Note: The prices mentioned above are the cost of the India Medical e-Visa. If you want to add India Self Declaration Form, you just need to add the amount of USD 9.95 to each processing time.
Do I need to enter India on the exact date specified in my Medical e-Visa application?
What do I need to apply for the India Medical e-Visa and the India Self-Declaration Form?
We require the following to submit your application for both documents:
- Hospital Letter
- Applicant Photo
- Passport Personal Details Scan
- Last Page of Passport (if applicable)
- Negative Pre-Departure PCR COVID-19 Test Result
- Selfie holding the physical credit card used for the transaction. Only the last 4 digits of the credit card must be visible in the picture. (if applicable)
How long is the Indian Medical e-Visa valid for?
The India Medical e-Visa is valid for 60 days after arrival. This means you must enter India within this period of time. It allows for Triple Entry into the country.
As for the India Self Declaration Form, it is valid for a single entry. That means you’ll have to get a new one each time you wish to enter India.
What’s the India Self Declaration Form?
The India Self Declaration Form is an online document in which you declare your health status and details about your intended stay in India. It is obligatory to enter this country while the coronavirus outbreak is still present.
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