India Visa · Quick Answer
Can I Travel to India for Medical Treatment on a Tourist Visa?
You should not. India requires an e-Medical visa for treatment at a recognised hospital; using a tourist visa for medical treatment can cause issues at immigration and with the hospital. The e-Medical visa is valid 60 days with triple entry and costs around USD 80.
- Processing time
- e-Medical: 72 hours to 4 business days
- Cost
- ~USD 80
- Validity
- 60 days, triple entry
- Eligibility
- Patients at recognised Indian hospitals
- How to apply
- e-Visa portal with a hospital letter
Get an appointment letter from the treating hospital first — it is mandatory for the e-Medical visa application. Up to two attendants can travel on e-Medical Attendant visas.
Frequently asked questions
Can I extend a medical visa for continued treatment?
Yes — through the FRRO with a letter from the treating hospital, unlike tourist visas.
Can attendants travel with the patient?
Yes — up to two attendants on separate e-Medical Attendant visas linked to the patient.