Medical Visa
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Medical Visa

Tourist Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

14-28 days

Application Fee

70 USD

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Regular medical visa for treatment at recognized hospitals. Valid for 1 year or treatment duration, whichever is less. Obtained through embassy.

The regular Medical visa is for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment at established and recognized hospitals in India. It can be extended if treatment duration exceeds the validity.

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Requirements

Personal

Passport Validity

6 months from application months

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 6 months validity from application

Passport photos

4x6cm recent photographs

Medical certificate

Letter from Indian hospital confirming treatment need

Medical records

Medical history and treatment documents

Optional

Proof of funds

Bank statements showing ability to pay for treatment

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Advantages

  • Flexible validity based on treatment
  • Extendable for continued treatment
  • Family members can get attendant visas
  • Access to accredited medical facilities
  • No work restrictions during treatment

Considerations

  • Longer processing than e-Medical visa
  • Requires hospital letter from India
  • Limited to medical purposes
  • Embassy visit required

Application Process

1

Obtain hospital letter

Get medical letter from recognized hospital in India confirming treatment

2

Apply at embassy

Submit medical visa application at Indian embassy/consulate

3

Provide documents

Submit passport, medical certificate, and hospital letter

4

Attend interview

Appear for visa interview if required

5

Obtain medical visa

Receive visa stamp in passport

Application Forms

Medical Visa Application Form

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