How to Obtain an Indian Medical Visa (e-Medical Visa) & Hospital Invitation Letter

Understanding the Indian Medical Visa Framework

The Government of India provides a dedicated visa category for international patients seeking medical treatment in India: 1. **Medical Visa (MED)**: For the patient requiring clinical intervention. 2. **Medical Attendant Visa (MED-X)**: For up to two family members or caregivers traveling alongside the patient.

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Step 1: Receiving the Hospital Visa Invitation Letter

To apply for a Medical Visa, you must hold a formal **Visa Invitation Letter** issued by an accredited Indian hospital.

CareBridge India facilitates this by having your medical reports reviewed by senior department heads.

Within 24 to 48 hours of consultation, the hospital international patient team drafts an official letter containing:

Patient's full name, nationality, and passport number

Accompanying attendants' details and relationship to the patient

Confirmed diagnosis and proposed treatment plan

Estimated duration of treatment and stay in India

Registration with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO)

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Step 2: Applying for an e-Medical Visa Online

Citizens of over 160 eligible countries (including Kenya, UAE, Oman, Tanzania, Uzbekistan, and Saudi Arabia) can apply directly online through the official portal: [indianvisaonline.gov.in](https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html).

Processing Time:

Typically 72 to 96 hours.

Validity:

Triple-entry visa valid for 60 days from arrival date, extendable in India if clinical needs dictate.

Documents Required:

Scanned passport bio page (PDF), digital passport photograph (JPEG), and the uploaded hospital invitation letter (PDF).

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Step 3: Physical Visa Stamping (For Non-e-Visa Countries)

Patients from countries requiring in-person embassy submission (e.g., Nigeria, Bangladesh, Iraq) submit their passport, hospital invitation letter, home country medical referral, and bank statements to the local Indian High Commission or IVAC center. CareBridge India assists with appointment scheduling and invitation verification.