India Medical Visa for International Patients 2026 — Complete Guide

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Get Your India Medical Visa in 5–7 Days

The India e-Medical Visa (e-MV) is a special visa for international patients seeking treatment in India. We provide the mandatory hospital invitation letter FREE of charge — ready in 24–48 hours.

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About the visa

What is the India Medical Visa (e-MV)?

The India e-Medical Visa (e-MV) is a special electronic visa issued by the Government of India exclusively for international patients who wish to receive medical treatment at recognised Indian hospitals.

Unlike a regular tourist visa, the e-Medical Visa is specifically designed for healthcare purposes and comes with several patient-friendly features:

1 Year Validity
Valid for 1 year from date of issue
Multiple Entry
Enter India multiple times during validity
Companion Allowed
Up to 2 family members can accompany you
Online Application
Apply entirely online — no embassy visit needed

Important: A hospital invitation letter from a recognised Indian hospital is mandatory for the e-Medical Visa application. Wiseheal Healthcare provides this letter FREE of charge within 24–48 hours.

Step-by-step

How to Apply for India Medical Visa

1
Contact Wiseheal Healthcare
Send us your medical reports via WhatsApp or email. We prepare your hospital invitation letter — FREE, within 24–48 hours.
FREE Invitation Letter in 24–48 hrs
2
Apply Online
Visit indianvisaonline.gov.in and select "e-Medical Visa". Fill in your personal and travel details.
indianvisaonline.gov.in
3
Upload Documents
Upload your passport scan, photo, invitation letter, medical reports, and bank statement.
All documents in one upload
4
Pay Visa Fee Online
Pay the visa fee online by credit/debit card. Fee is approximately $25 USD for most countries.
~$25 USD visa fee
5
Receive e-Visa by Email
Your e-Medical Visa is sent to your email within 5–7 working days. Print it and carry it with you.
5–7 working days
6
Travel to India
Arrive at any of India's international airports. Show your e-Visa printout and passport at immigration.
All major Indian airports

Checklist

Documents Required for India Medical Visa

Valid Passport
Minimum 6 months validity from date of travel. At least 2 blank pages.
Hospital Invitation Letter
Mandatory. We provide this FREE within 24–48 hours of receiving your medical reports.
Passport-Size Photo
Recent colour photo with white background. Must meet Indian visa photo specifications.
Medical Reports / Diagnosis
Echocardiogram, MRI, biopsy, blood tests — any reports related to your condition.
Bank Statement (3 months)
Shows you have sufficient funds to cover treatment and stay in India.
Return Flight Booking
Confirmed or tentative return flight booking. Helps demonstrate intent to return home.
Travel Insurance
Strongly recommended. Some embassies require it. Covers unexpected costs during travel.
Attendant Documents
If a family member accompanies you, they need the same documents plus your visa reference number.

By country

Processing Times by Country

CountryProcessing TimeVisa Fee (approx)
🇺🇿Uzbekistan5–7 working days$25 USD
🇳🇬Nigeria7–10 working days$25 USD
🇿🇼Zimbabwe7–10 working days$25 USD
🇰🇪Kenya5–7 working days$25 USD
🇮🇶Iraq7–10 working days$25 USD
🇧🇩Bangladesh5–7 working days$25 USD
🇰🇿Kazakhstan5–7 working days$25 USD
🇰🇬Kyrgyzstan5–7 working days$25 USD
🇹🇿Tanzania7–10 working days$25 USD
🇺🇬Uganda7–10 working days$25 USD

* Processing times are approximate and may vary. Apply at least 2–3 weeks before your planned travel date.

Companion / Attendant Visa

India allows up to 2 family members to accompany a medical patient on an e-Medical Attendant Visa. The attendant visa follows the same application process as the patient's e-MV.

  • Same online application at indianvisaonline.gov.in
  • Reference the patient's visa application number
  • Same documents required (passport, photo, bank statement)
  • Same processing time: 5–10 working days
  • We provide companion letter as part of the invitation package — FREE

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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Get Your FREE Hospital Invitation Letter

Send us your medical reports and we'll prepare your hospital invitation letter within 24–48 hours — completely free. This is the first step to getting your India medical visa.