India Visa Guide
India Medical Visa - for Treatment in India
The India medical visa is for foreign patients seeking medical treatment at a recognised Indian hospital. The e-Medical Visa is issued online at indianvisaonline.gov.in in 72 hours to 4 business days, is valid for 60 days with triple entry, and costs about USD 80. Up to two medical attendants can travel on e-Medical Attendant visas with the patient.
- Processing time
- 72 hours to 4 business days (e-Medical)
- Cost
- Around USD 80
- Validity
- 60 days, triple entry
- Eligibility
- Patients seeking treatment at a recognised Indian hospital
- How to apply
- Online e-Visa portal or sticker visa via embassy
How the e-Medical visa works
- Validity
- 60 days — From the date of first arrival
- Entries
- 3 — Triple entry within the 60 days
- Attendants
- 2 — e-Medical Attendant visas per patient
- Standard fee
- USD 80 — US citizens USD 100, UK USD 129
Source: Government of India e-Visa fee schedules (e-Tourist 8 Sep 2026; e-Business/e-Medical 15 Apr 2026), indianvisaonline.gov.in. A 3% bank charge is added to every fee.
- Get a letter from the Indian hospital — On letterhead: patient name, treatment, expected dates.
- Patient applies for the e-Medical visa — Upload the hospital letter with the photo and bio page.
- Up to 2 attendants apply for e-Medical Attendant visas — Each links to the patient’s application.
- All travellers file e-Arrival Cards — Within 72 hours before landing.
- Need longer treatment? — The hospital supports an extension request with the FRRO.
Attendants are usually blood relatives of the patient. Using a tourist visa for treatment is a common mistake: if the hospital, insurer or immigration asks why you are in India, the visa category must match.
Step-by-step process
- Obtain an appointment letter from a recognised Indian hospital.
- Select e-Medical Visa on the e-Visa portal.
- Upload the hospital letter, passport bio page and photo.
- Pay the fee online.
- Receive the e-Medical Visa by email and travel within 120 days of issue.
Requirements
| Hospital letter | Appointment/admission letter from a recognised Indian hospital. |
|---|---|
| Passport | 6 months validity, 2 blank pages. |
| Photo | White background JPEG, 10 KB to 1 MB. |
| Bio page | Scanned passport bio page, PDF. |
| Attendants | Up to 2 attendants on separate e-Medical Attendant visas. |
Common mistakes
- No hospital appointment letter
- Using a tourist visa for treatment
- Hospital not on the government-recognised list
- Travel after the 120-day travel window from issue
Expert tips
- Get the hospital letter before applying - it is mandatory.
- Attendants apply for e-Medical Attendant, not e-Tourist.
- The e-Medical is triple entry within 60 days.
- For long treatments, ask the hospital about extension via FRRO.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the India medical visa valid?
The e-Medical Visa is valid for 60 days with triple entry from the date of first arrival.
Can family travel with a medical visa patient?
Yes - up to two attendants can travel on e-Medical Attendant visas linked to the patient e-Medical Visa.
Can I extend a medical visa for continued treatment?
Extensions are possible through the FRRO in genuine medical cases, supported by the treating hospital.
What documents prove the treatment?
An appointment or admission letter from a recognised Indian hospital, on hospital letterhead.