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Valid passport (6+ months validity), recent passport photos, completed visa application form, hospital invitation letter, medical diagnosis documents from your home country doctor, and visa fee payment.
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Medical Visa for India — Complete Guide for International Patients
India's Medical Visa (MV category) is processed in 3–5 working days. Here is everything you need — documents, fees, attendant visa, and how Medical Tours India helps for free.
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What You Need to Know
India offers a dedicated Medical Visa (MV) category for international patients travelling for treatment at recognized hospitals. The process is straightforward — most visas are processed within 3–5 working days at Indian embassies and consulates worldwide.
Medical Tours India assists all international patients with hospital invitation letters through our partner hospitals — a mandatory document for the medical visa application. This service is completely free.
Typical stay: Visa validity up to 1 year with triple entry
Key Highlights
Attendant Visa (MX)
Up to two attendants (family members) can apply for a Medical Attendant Visa (MX) to accompany the patient. Attendants must be blood relatives in most cases.
Visa Duration
Medical visas are typically issued for the treatment duration up to 1 year, with triple entry permitted. Extensions are possible through the FRRO if treatment requires longer stay.
Medical Tours India Invitation Letter
Once you choose a hospital through Medical Tours India, we coordinate the official hospital invitation letter required for your embassy application — usually issued within 24–48 hours.
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FAQs — Medical Visa
Common questions from international patients.
Most Indian medical visas are processed within 3–5 working days at embassy/consulate. Some countries offer e-Medical Visa online with 72-hour processing. Medical Tours India recommends applying at least 2 weeks before planned travel.
A hospital invitation letter is an official document from your treating Indian hospital confirming they will treat you, the expected treatment duration, and hospital registration details. It is mandatory for the medical visa application. Medical Tours India obtains this from partner hospitals free of charge.
Yes. Up to two attendants can apply for a Medical Attendant Visa (MX category) linked to the patient's Medical Visa. They must typically be spouse, children, or parents of the patient.
Citizens of 170+ countries are eligible for India's e-Medical Visa applied online at indianvisaonline.gov.in. Medical Tours India advises on the best application route for your nationality.
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