Apply for your India Medical eVisa online

Most travelers are eligible for the India Medical eVisa. If you hold a Pakistani passport, are of Pakistani origin, or have a parent or grandparent who was born in or permanently lived in Pakistan, or if you travel on a Diplomatic or Official passport you are not eligible for this visa. Instead, you need to apply for a regular paper visa through an Indian Embassy.

The India Medical eVisa is valid for 60 days, counted from the date of your first arrival in India, not from the date it's issued. This is separate from how long you're allowed to stay, which is also up to 60 days within that validity window. This eVisa is different from India's regular paper Medical Visa, issued directly through an Indian Embassy or Consulate, which can run for up to 1 year or the length of treatment, whichever is shorter. iVisa processes the eVisa only; if your case requires the paper visa instead, you'll need to apply through an embassy.

The India Medical eVisa is a triple-entry visa, meaning you can enter the country up to three times within the validity period of the visa. Each stay can last up to 60 days.

Once approved, your eVisa will be sent to your email. While it is digitally linked to your passport, Indian law requires you to carry a physical printout for verification by immigration officers and hospitals. If you've applied through iVisa, you can find a copy of your visa confirmation, e-Arrival card QR code, and Air Suvidha Self-Declaration Form in your dashboard.

Yes. Up to two family members or medical attendants can accompany the patient. However, they must apply for a separate Medical Attendant eVisa (not available through iVisa). The validity of the Attendant Visa will be the same as the Medical eVisa.

The India Medical eVisa is usually processed within a week. With iVisa, you choose your processing speed at checkout, and the option you pick is shown with its delivery time before you pay. We recommend applying at least two weeks before your departure date to account for any unexpected government delays.

If your application is denied, you typically need to apply for a regular paper visa at an Indian Consulate. iVisa offers denial protection as an add-on to your application (optional).

The most common reasons are typos in the passport details or the hospital letter not meeting the specific requirements (such as missing the hospital's letterhead or the patient's full name). iVisa's expert review catches any errors to avoid delays and meet all Indian government document requirements before submission.

In some cases, a Medical eVisa can be extended in India if the treatment requires a longer stay. You must apply for an extension through the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in India before your initial 60-day stay expires.

Yes, all travelers arriving by air must complete a mandatory digital e-Arrival Card and Air Suvidha Self-Declaration (SDF) before their trip. The old paper disembarkation forms have been phased out; the new digital version is a strict requirement for all foreign passport holders and OCI Card holders. You must fill these out in the 72 hours before your arrival in India. After submission, you will receive a QR code (arrival card) and PDF (health form) which you must present at the airline boarding gate and to immigration officers upon arrival. You can apply for both the eVisa and Arrival card at the same time through iVisa. We automatically submit the health declaration in all applications, for your convenience.

As of August 2026, the India eVisa is accepted at 88 designated gateways: 37 airports (including Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru), 38 seaports, and 13 land borders. The official portal can take a few days to reflect the newest additions, so confirm your entry point there before you book.