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Apply today for the India Medical e-Visa with us!

Last updated: December 2023

India, renowned for its advanced medical facilities and traditional wellness therapies, is the ideal destination for health-focused travel. The essential document for this journey is the India Medical e-Visa.

We simplify your visa application with a quick online process. Using our intuitive mobile app, you can secure your India Medical e-Visa effortlessly, focusing on your health and well-being.

Let us guide you swiftly through the visa process, ensuring a stress-free start to your healing journey in India.

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What is the India Medical e-Visa?

The India Medical e-Visa is an electronic authorization that allows foreign nationals to enter India for medical treatment.

It was implemented to simplify and expedite the process for those seeking medical care in India's renowned healthcare facilities.

This visa is tailored for patients requiring medical attention, making their journey to recovery smoother and more accessible.

What can you do with the India Medical e-Visa?

  • Seek treatment in registered hospitals and medical centers across India.

  • Attend consultations with Indian medical specialists.

  • Undergo medical procedures and surgeries.

  • Participate in yoga and wellness programs recognized by the government.

  • Accompany a patient as a caregiver or family member (requires a separate e-Visa).

What can you not do with the India Medical e-Visa?

  • Engage in employment or paid work activities.

  • Extend the visa beyond its designated validity period.

  • Use it for tourism, business, or study purposes.

  • Visit restricted or cantonment areas without prior permission.

  • Convert the e-Visa into another type of visa or residency permit.

Who can apply for the India Medical e-Visa?

Individuals eligible for the India Medical e-Visa must meet specific criteria to ensure a smooth application process. These requirements include:

  • Applicants seeking medical treatment in registered hospitals or medical centers in India.

  • Family members or caregivers accompanying the patient require a separate e-visa.

  • Applicants must have a passport valid for at least six months from arriving in India.

  • A digital photograph and a copy of the passport's biographical page are needed.

  • Letter from the concerned hospital in India on its letterhead.

  • Proof of sufficient financial means to cover the stay in India.

Who is eligible for the India Medical e-Visa?

The India Medical e-Visa is available to nationals from over 150 countries, including:

United States United Kingdom Canada Australia France Germany Russia Japan China South Africa

If you need help determining your eligibility, use our visa checker tool to find out which visa you need.

Visa-exempt: Who doesn't need to apply for the India Medical e-Visa?

There are a few specific cases where individuals are exempt from applying for the India Medical e-Visa:

  • Nationals of Bhutan and Nepal: They don't require visas or passports to enter and stay in India, with no limit on the duration of their stay. However, they shouldn't transit through mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, or Pakistan​​ before entering India.

  • Overseas Citizens of India and Persons of Indian Origin Cardholders: These individuals are exempt from visa requirements. They can live and work in India without any time limit. This policy, however, doesn't apply to Bangladeshi and Pakistani ​​nationals.

  • Nationals of the Maldives: Since March 1979, Maldivian nationals have been able to enter India without a visa for up to 90 days​​.

For those not covered by these exemptions, the India Medical e-Visa is necessary for medical-related travel to India.

Do minors have to apply for the India Medical e-Visa?

Yes, minors must apply for the India Medical e-Visa if they travel to India for medical purposes. The application process for children is similar to that for adults, but it requires additional documentation:

  • The minor's birth certificate or any government-issued document that establishes the relationship between the child and the parents/guardians.

  • Consent letter: A signed consent form from parents or legal guardians is necessary.

  • Copies of the parents' or legal guardians' passports or ID cards must be provided.

Legal guardians or parents need to ensure that all required documents are correctly submitted to avoid delays in visa processing.

India Medical e-Visa validity: How long is the India Medical e-Visa valid?

The India Medical e-Visa has specific terms regarding its validity and use:

  • Triple entry: The e-Visa permits triple entry into India.

  • Validity period: The visa is valid for 60 days after arrival. The holder can enter the country on any date within this validity period.

  • Stay duration: The maximum duration of stay is 60 days in Total.

  • Passport validity: Applicants must have a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in India, with at least two blank pages.

  • Arrival with applied passport: Applicants must arrive using the same passport they used when applying for the Medical e-Visa.

  • Designated entry points: Entry is permitted only through 29 designated airports and five designated seaports. However, travelers can depart from any authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India.

Can I extend my India Medical e-Visa?

The India Medical e-Visa is non-extendable. Once issued, the validity and terms of the e-visa are fixed and cannot be extended under normal circumstances.

Therefore, it's essential to plan the duration of your medical treatment and stay in India accordingly within the stipulated 60-day period after arrival. A new application for an e-visa will be required for any further stay or additional entries.

India Medical e-Visa required documents

To apply for the India Medical e-Visa, applicants need to provide several documents as part of the application process:

  • Passport copy: A copy of the passport with a validity of at least six months from the date of arrival in India.

  • Recent passport photo: A recent passport-sized photograph is required.

  • Medical letter: A letter from the Indian hospital where the applicant will receive treatment.

  • Yellow fever vaccination card: This is necessary if the applicant comes from a country at risk of yellow fever.

  • Return ticket: Proof of a return ticket to the home country or an onward ticket to another country.

  • Proof of sufficient funds: Evidence showing enough funds to cover the stay in India.

  • Email address: To receive confirmation of the e-Visa application.

How to apply for the India Medical e-Visa

To apply for the Indian Medical eVisa, you must complete this 3-step online process:

  • Step 1: Fill out the online request form and choose your preferred processing time.

  • Step 2: Review the information, correct mistakes, and pay the fees with a debit or credit card.

  • Step 3: Upload the documents required and click 'Submit' once you're ready to apply. All travel documents will be sent by email. We advise you to print and save your documents on your digital device.

While applying for an Indian Medical Visa, you'll be asked to provide a Medical Invitation Letter, which the hospital where you are being treated should be able to provide.

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India Medical e-Visa costs and processing times

Applying for the India Medical e-Visa with us offers different processing speeds, each with associated costs. These options allow you to choose based on your urgency and budget:

A standard government visa fee of USD $82.50 applies to all options.

  • Standard Processing: This option takes only 5 days and costs USD $184.49.

  • Rush Processing: Perfect for those with a little less time to spare, this option takes 3 days for a visa fee of USD $250.49.

  • Super Rush Processing: For a rush fee of USD $343.49, you'll receive your approved visa in just 2 days.

Do I need the India Medical e-Visa to transit through the country?

No. If you're traveling through India and your purpose is not medical treatment, you don't require the India Medical e-Visa. The India Medical e-Visa is specifically for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in India.

India entry requirements or restrictions

Travelers entering India should note the following requirements:

  • Passports must be valid for six months beyond the visa application date with at least two blank pages.

  • A visa is required for most travelers.

  • Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory if arriving from affected areas. Other vaccinations are suggested.

  • Currency exceeding USD 5,000 must be declared. Satellite phones are prohibited.

  • COVID-19 testing isn't mandatory for most travelers, but random testing is conducted on 2% of international arrivals. Complete COVID-19 vaccination is recommended.

Checking for the latest updates before travel is advisable, as these requirements may change.

Differences between the India Medical e-Visa and the India Tourist e-Visa

The India Medical e-Visa and the India Tourist e-Visa serve different purposes:

  • India Medical e-Visa: For foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in India. It allows for a stay of up to 60 days and is a triple-entry visa.

  • India Tourist e-Visa: Intended for travelers visiting India for tourism, casual visits to meet friends or relatives, short-duration medical treatment, or casual business visits. This visa usually has different validity periods, including short-term (30 days) and long-term options (1 year or five years), with varying entry privileges.

Where can I learn more about the India Medical e-Visa?

Our dedicated online team of customer service agents is available via online chat to assist with any questions, or you can email them at [email protected].

Required Documents to Apply

  • Hospital Letter (if applicable)
  • Applicant's photo
  • Passport page
  • Last page of passport (if applicable)

Important Instructions

  • The Indian Medical e-Visa allows Triple Entry.

  • Your passport should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India, and two blank pages.

  • The Indian Medical e-Visa is valid for 60 days after arrival. You can enter India on any date within this period.

  • The visa holder can stay in the territory of the country for no more than 60 days in Total.

  • You should carry a copy of the Indian visa along with you at the time of travel.

  • Applicants must arrive using the same passport which they used when applying for the Medical e-Visa.

  • With the Indian Medical e-Visa, you can enter the country only through 29 designated Airports which are: (i.e. Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Thiruvananthapuram, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Goa, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Gaya, Jaipur, Lucknow, Trichy, Varanasi, Calicut, Mangalore, Pune, Nagpur, Coimbatore, Bagdogra, Guwahati, Chandigarh, Visakhapatnam, Madurai, Bhubaneswar, Port Blair, and Kannur) and 5 designated seaports (i.e. Mumbai, Cochin, Mormugao, Chennai, New Mangalore). However, travelers can exit from any of the authorized Immigration Check Posts (ICPs) in India.

  • The Indian Medical e-Visa is non-extendable.

  • 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.

  • iVisa is a legitimate company, accredited and recognized by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). For more information, see the FAQs below.

Questions?

Please contact our customer service team, who will gladly help you resolve the issue. Our visa experts are available 24/7.

Our iVisa experts review all visa applications and documentation before submission to government authorities to help you avoid rejections. However, if government officials find any errors and reject your application, iVisa will refund your iVisa processing fee.

Note: Government fees will not be refunded.

You may also reapply for an India Medical eVisa if your application has been canceled or rejected.

Applicants can submit an India Medical eVisa application as early as four months before their planned date of arrival in India. Visitors should apply at least four days before their trip to India to allow time for application processing.
If this happens, please get in touch with our 24/7 customer service team immediately so that we can help you fix the problem as soon as possible.
You will receive the document via email once your application is accepted. In addition, you will receive an email notification if something is wrong with the application.
At iVisa, we understand that your time is valuable, and we strive to provide you with the fastest service possible. Our processing times are estimated based on the average duration it takes governments to process visa applications. These estimated times begin from the moment we receive all the correct information for your application until you receive your visa. While we work diligently to expedite the process, it’s important to note that we are reliant on the processing times set by the government authorities.
Disclaimer
  • iVisa is NOT affiliated with any government agency. This site does not provide legal advice and we are not a law firm. None of our customer service representatives are lawyers and they also do not provide legal advice. We are a private, internet-based travel and immigration consultancy provider dedicated to helping individuals travel around the world. You may apply by yourself directly on the various government websites. The source of information: https://boi.gov.in/boi/

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