Patient Visa Guide: How to Get a Medical Visa for India

## Patient Visa Guide: How to Get a Medical Visa for India India offers a dedicated Medical Visa (M-Visa) for international patients seeking medical treatment. This guide covers everything you need to know about the application process. ### Types of Medical Visas 1. **Medical Visa (M-Visa)** — For patients coming to India for medical treatment 2. **Medical Attendant Visa (MX-Visa)** — For companions/caregivers travelling with the patient 3. **e-Medical Visa** — Electronic visa available for citizens of 150+ countries ### Eligibility Criteria - You must have a letter from a recognised Indian hospital confirming your treatment plan - The treatment must be at a hospital recognised by the Indian government - M-Visa is valid for up to 1 year (or the duration of treatment, whichever is shorter) - Can be extended up to 3 years for long-term treatment - Up to 2 attendants can accompany the patient on MX-Visas ### Required Documents 1. Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity) 2. Completed visa application form 3. Passport-sized photographs (as per Indian visa specifications) 4. Letter from the Indian hospital with: - Doctor's name and registration number - Nature of illness and proposed treatment - Expected duration of treatment 5. Medical records and diagnostic reports 6. Proof of financial means (bank statements) 7. Return flight booking (tentative) ### Step-by-Step Application Process #### Option 1: e-Medical Visa (Recommended) 1. Visit the Indian e-Visa portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in) 2. Select "e-Medical Visa" 3. Fill in the application form online 4. Upload passport photo and passport scan 5. Upload hospital letter and medical documents 6. Pay the visa fee online (varies by nationality, typically $25–$100) 7. Receive approval via email within 3–5 business days 8. Print the e-Visa approval and carry it while travelling #### Option 2: Regular Medical Visa 1. Visit the Indian embassy or consulate in your country 2. Submit the physical application form with all documents 3. Processing takes 5–10 business days 4. Collect your passport with the visa stamp ### How Curivora Helps Curivora's patient coordinators assist with every step: - We provide the hospital invitation letter - We guide you through the visa application - We help with document preparation - We provide travel and accommodation recommendations - We arrange airport pickup upon arrival --- *Need help with your medical visa? Contact Curivora for free visa assistance.*