Medical Travel from Nigeria to India

Medical Visa (MED & MED-X) Guidance

Nigerian citizens require an Indian Medical Visa (MED) stamped by the High Commission of India in Abuja or the Consulate General of India in Lagos. A verified Hospital Visa Invitation Letter from an accredited Indian hospital stating the diagnosis and treatment plan is mandatory.

Mandatory Documentation Checklist

• Original Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages
• Official Medical Visa Invitation Letter from the treating Indian hospital with FRRO registration stamp
• Medical Referral Letter & diagnosis summary from recognized Nigerian hospital or physician
• Recent diagnostic reports (CT, MRI, Biopsy, Blood chemistry) in English
• Proof of financial means (bank statements of past 6 months)
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate and Polio Certificate (mandatory for travel from Nigeria)
• Two recent passport-sized color photographs (white background, 2x2 inches)

Flight Routes & Transit Time

Currency, Banking & Hospital Payments

• Hospitals accept international wire transfers (SWIFT), credit/debit cards (Visa/Mastercard), and major currencies (USD, EUR, GBP) for in-person exchange
• CareBridge India provides official proforma invoice estimates to facilitate Central Bank of Nigeria (Form A) medical foreign exchange allocations
• Cash transactions are subject to Indian government limits; electronic bank transfers directly to the hospital are strongly recommended