Get your Indian Medical Visa online: Easy and Convenient

If you’re planning to visit India for medical treatment, you’ll need an Indian Medical Visa (e-Medical Visa), which can be easily applied for online without visiting the Indian embassy. This visa is meant for patients seeking short-term treatment at recognized hospitals or healthcare centers in India. You’ll need a valid passport, a recent photo, and a hospital letter confirming your treatment. The visa allows triple entry and is valid for 60 days from your first arrival. Simply fill out the online form, upload the required documents, pay the fee, and receive your Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) by email within a few days.

Eligibility Conditions and Validity:

• You must apply as the patient yourself to be eligible for the Indian Medical e-Visa.
• The Medical e-Visa is valid for 60 days from the date of your first entry into India.
• It is a triple entry visa, allowing you to enter India up to three times within 60 days.
• You can apply for the Indian Medical Visa up to three times per year if you need to return for further treatment.
• Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of entry into India.

Grounds for Application:

• The Indian Medical Visa is available only for patients seeking medical treatment in India.
• Family members or attendants accompanying the patient must apply for a Medical Attendant Visa instead.

Requirements:

• You will need an electronic or scanned copy of your passport’s first (biographical) page.
• Provide a recent passport-style color photo and a working email address.
• A debit or credit card is required to pay the application fee.
• You must submit a letter from the Indian hospital confirming your treatment and answer related questions about the hospital.
• You must have a return or onward ticket out of India.

Application Process:

• Apply for the Indian Medical Visa at least 4–7 days before your flight or planned date of entry into India.
• Ensure your passport has at least two blank pages for the Immigration Officer’s stamp at the airport.
• You must enter and exit India only through the approved Immigration Check Posts, which include 28 designated airports and 5 seaports.

Remember, if you are traveling to India for tourism or business purposes, you must apply for the Indian Tourist e-Visa or Indian Business e-Visa respectively. With all the required information and documents ready, you can easily apply for the Indian Medical Visa online without any hassle. If you need additional assistance or guidance during the application process, you can always contact the India Visa Help Desk for support.