The Government of India provides an expedited, fully digital e-Medical Visa (MED Visa) system to facilitate seamless travel for international patients seeking treatment at accredited hospitals.
1. Types of Medical Visas Issued
- e-Medical Visa (Triple Entry): Granted to the primary patient for an initial duration of up to 60 days (extendable up to 1 year for prolonged therapies like oncology or organ transplantation).
- e-Medical Attendant Visa (MEDX): Up to two family members, spouses, or companions can receive concurrent attendant visas to accompany the patient.
2. Required Documents for Online Application
- Scanned copy of the passport biographical page with at least 6 months remaining validity and two blank pages.
- Recent digital color photograph with a white background.
- Official Hospital Visa Invitation Letter: Issued on hospital letterhead by the chosen partner hospital (e.g., Apollo, Fortis, Medanta, Max) stating the patient's diagnosis, recommended surgical procedure, and anticipated length of stay.
3. Application Timeline and Approval
Applications are submitted through the official Indian government visa portal. Once submitted, approvals are typically processed within 48 to 72 hours. An Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) is emailed to the applicant, which is presented upon arrival at immigration.
4. Complimentary Visa Assistance from GoToHosp
When you consult through GoToHosp, our dedicated concierge team handles coordination with the hospital’s international desk to generate your official Medical Visa Invitation Letter free of charge. Start your inquiry on our International Patients Portal.
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