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India medical visa

India offers online visas for medical treatment and attendants. Eligible travellers can also use a medical visa on arrival.

Ways to get a India medical visa

  1. Medical or attendant e-Visa

    eVisa

    Eligible e-Visa applicants seeking medical care or accompanying a patient as an attendant. China's listed online route is production investment.

    Stay
    Up to 1 year.
    Valid for
    1 year.
    Entries
    Multiple entries.
    Fee
    USD 80; fees can vary by nationality.

    Passports that qualify (126)

    1. Check your eligibility and planned arrival point.
    2. Apply online between 4 and 120 days before arrival.
    Apply on the official website

  2. Medical visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Ordinary passport holders from Japan, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates who meet the visa-on-arrival conditions.

    Stay
    Up to 60 days.
    Fee
    INR 2,000.

    Passports that qualify (3)

    1. Arrive at Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata or Mumbai airport.
    2. Apply for a visa on arrival.

  3. Separate online medical and attendant visas for Afghan nationals

    eVisa

    Afghan nationals applying for medical treatment or as an attendant through the separate online module.

    Entries
    Multiple entries.

    Passports that qualify (1)

Who needs it

Travellers seeking medical care, and people accompanying them as attendants, can use the relevant medical route.

How to apply

  1. Check that your nationality and arrival point qualify.
  2. Apply online between 4 and 120 days before arrival.

Good to know

  • Afghan nationals have separate online medical and attendant visa categories.
  • An Ayush visa for traditional medicine was announced as a plan in 2022. Its application rules are not specified.

Questions

Do I need a medical visa for India?

Travellers seeking medical care, and people accompanying them as attendants, can use the relevant medical route.

What are the ways to get a medical visa for India?

There are 3 options: Medical or attendant e-Visa (an online visa); Medical visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Separate online medical and attendant visas for Afghan nationals (an online visa).

Can I apply online for India?

Yes: Medical or attendant e-Visa and Separate online medical and attendant visas for Afghan nationals. Eligible e-Visa applicants seeking medical care or accompanying a patient as an attendant. China's listed online route is production investment.

How long can I stay on a India medical visa?

Up to 1 year with the medical or attendant e-Visa.

How much does a India medical visa cost?

USD 80 for the medical or attendant e-Visa; fees can vary by nationality.

How long is a India medical visa valid?

1 year. Entries: Multiple entries for e-Visas..

How do I apply for a India medical visa?

1. 1. Check that your nationality and arrival point qualify. 2. 2. Apply online between 4 and 120 days before arrival.

Does my passport change whether I need a medical visa for India?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the India visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a medical visa for India be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest India medical visa rules?

On India's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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