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Medical Visa to India for Americans

Jan 02, 2023

Medical Visa to India

India is known all over the world for its rich and diversified cultures. Tourists from across the world, especially from the US, visit India in great numbers. Around 1.5 million Americans visited India in 2019, the second highest foreign tourist arrivals by numbers. Americans account for 14-15% of foreign tourist arrivals in India every year.

It is interesting to note that in the last few years the number of medical tourists coming to India from the United States has increased by leaps and bounds.

The most important reason for the increase in the number of medical tourists visiting India is the availability of quality healthcare services and expert medical expertise at highly cost-effective prices. This is why Americans prefer medical tourism in India to any other country.

Traveling to India for medical reasons comes with some paperwork. Visitors from almost all countries need a visa to visit India. US citizens must also apply for a visa through the Indian e-visa service. If you are a US passport holder, you can refer to this article for further information about how to get an Indian Medical Visa.

Medical Visa India for Americans

Different Types of India Visas

If you wish to visit India, there are many different types of visas available for US citizens. Here are some of the most commonly availed visas:

  • Tourist eVisa - for sightseeing, visiting relatives, or casual meets.
  • Business eVisa - for business-related work, corporate meets
  • Employment- for working in India
  • Medical eVisa - for availing medical facilities in India

Medical Visa to India for Americans

If you are a US citizen visiting India for medical treatment, you must apply for a medical visa to India. Indian Visa can only be available to US citizens visiting India for their own treatment.

Compared to other countries, an Indian medical visa is a short-term visa. It is valid for 60 days. Therefore, you can stay in India only for 60 days, which can be in a single visit or multiple visits. In addition, you also apply for an Indian medical visa three times a year. To apply for an Indian medical visa, you will need a letter from the medical hospital you will visit in India and other general documents.

Documents Required to apply for Medical Visa

You may require the following documents if you apply for an Indian medical visa.

  • Original passport valid for a minimum of 6 months and having at least 3 blank visa pages.
  • A photocopy of the data page of the passport.
  • Two passport size photographs (2X2 inch)
  • An Indian Government visa application form duly filled in online
  • Letter from the hospital/doctor in USA attesting the requirement for treatment in India
  • Letter from the hospital/institution in India confirming the applicant's admission for medical treatment.

Please visit https://www.indianvisaonline.gov.in for more information.

IndiCure will help you with the required letters from the hospital / institution in India confirming the applicant's admission for medical treatment and also guide you about the requirement for a letter from the hospital/doctor in the USA on a case to case basis.

Medical Attendant Visa to India

If you accompany a patient, you must apply for Medical eVisa for India. Family members or friends who wish to come as caregiver to the patient are eligible for an Indian medical attendant visa. Similar to an Indian medical visa, an Indian medical attendant visa is a short-term visa. It is valid for 60 days and can be obtained three times a year. However, only two medical attendant visas can be applied to a single medical visa.

Documents Required to apply for Medical Attendant Visa

You may require the following documents if you apply for an Indian medical attendant visa.

  • Original passport valid for a minimum of 6 months and having at least 3 blank visa pages.
  • A photocopy of the data page of the passport.
  • Two passport size photographs (2X2 inch)
  • An Indian Government visa application form duly filled in online
  • Letter from the hospital/institution in India confirming that the applicant is traveling as an attendant to the patient applying for a medical visa.

IndiCure will help you with the required letters from the hospital / institution in India confirming that the applicant is traveling as an attendant to the patient applying for a medical visa.

How to apply for a Medical Visa to India?

You need to follow the following steps to apply for an Indian medical visa

  • Apply for the Indian Medical Visa application form at https://www.indianvisaonline.gov.in
  • Proceed to make payment
  • Provide the Letter from the hospital
  • Give the other treatment-related document

The whole process will be completed within 72 hours. After that, the approved visa will reach you via your email.

IndiCure arranges for a comprehensive assessment of your pictures / medical reports / medical history by our experts and then provides you with letters from the treating clinic / hospital that will help you apply for a Medical Visa to India.

Processing Time and Fees For Medical Visa to India

The Visa fee depends upon the type of visa you have applied for and the duration. Furthermore, visa fees are divided into basic, processing, and special fees. Only the basic fee gets displayed when your registration is approved. However, this fee is only a subjective fee. The final process fee will be different and charged at the respective counters. You should keep in mind that the visa fee is non-refundable. You will only get it back if you withdraw, cancel, reject, or grant for a shorter duration than applied. You can check with the local embassy for more information.

Many people from all over the world now prefer India for medical facilities. Several hospitals offer quality medical treatment and English-speaking medical professionals. All the treatments that are offered are much affordable for US citizens.

Medical Visa and End to End assistance

If you are planning a medical tour to India and need help with a Medical Visa to India, you can get in touch with us, we would be happy to serve you. We are one of the best medical tourism companies in India. Right from arranging your visa and travel to planning your medical treatment, we provide end-to-end medical tourism to India services for clients from across the globe.

You can write to us at info@indicure.com or Call/WhatsApp us at +91-9320036777.

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