MEDICAL VISA FOR INDIA
Medical visa for India
Most international patients travel on India’s e-Medical Visa, applied for online, and up to two family members can come on e-Medical Attendant Visas. We arrange your hospital invitation letter and guide you through the application.
Medical recommendations come from your qualified treating clinicians.
Which visa do you need?
The visa depends on who is travelling. Two e-Visa types cover patients and their families:
- e-Medical Visa: for the patient coming to India for treatment
- e-Medical Attendant Visa: for family members travelling with the patient, up to two for each e-Medical Visa
- Regular medical visa: if your country isn’t eligible for India’s e-Visa, apply at the Indian embassy or high commission instead
Documents you’ll need
The online application asks for a few documents. Keep them ready before you start:
- A passport valid for at least six months when you apply, with at least two blank pages
- A recent photo with a plain light or white background, full face, without glasses
- A scan of your passport’s photo page
- For the patient: a letter from the Indian hospital on its letterhead, showing the suggested or tentative admission date. We arrange this for you.
- For attendants: a scan of the passport’s photo page
When and how to apply
Apply on the official Government of India e-Visa website at least four days before you arrive, and up to 120 days ahead. Fill in the form, upload your documents and pay the fee online. The fee isn’t refundable. You’ll receive the e-Visa by email; print it and carry it when you travel.
Validity and length of stay
The e-Medical Visa and e-Medical Attendant Visa are valid for one year from your arrival in India and allow multiple entries. An e-Visa can’t be extended or converted to another visa type. If your treatment may run long, tell us early so we can plan with the hospital.
How Orvica helps with your visa
Once you choose a hospital, we arrange your invitation letter and help you check your documents before you apply. We’ll also help your attendants with their applications. After the visa is approved, we confirm your arrival details, arrange your free airport pickup and help you find suitable accommodation.
Visa rules can change. Always check the latest requirements on the official Government of India e-Visa website before you apply. The Government of India decides every visa application. indianvisaonline.gov.in
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a medical visa for India?⌄
Choose your hospital, get its invitation letter (we arrange this), then apply online for an e-Medical Visa on the official Government of India e-Visa website at least four days before you travel.
How many family members can travel with me?⌄
Up to two people can travel with you on e-Medical Attendant Visas, linked to your e-Medical Visa.
How long is the e-Medical Visa valid?⌄
One year from the date you arrive in India, with multiple entries, so you can return for follow-up treatment.
How long does the visa take?⌄
Apply at least four days before you arrive. Most e-Visas are decided within a few working days, but apply as early as you can, up to 120 days ahead.
Which visa does a transplant donor need?⌄
The transplant hospital advises which visa your donor needs and the documents your embassy must provide. Your coordinator guides you through it.
Does Orvica charge for visa help?⌄
No. Arranging your hospital invitation letter and guiding your application are part of our free service. You pay the visa fee to the Government of India directly.
Can Orvica guarantee my visa?⌄
No. The Government of India decides every application. We make sure your hospital letter and documents are in order.
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