India medical visa
For treatment in India the patient travels on the e-Medical visa, and up to two companions on the e-Medical Attendant visa. It is valid for one year from arrival with multiple entries. Apply at least four days before you travel, on the official site only; it requires a letter from the hospital in India, which we request for you.
For treatment in Bangalore you need an e-Medical visa, and each companion an e-Medical Attendant visa. This page summarises the rules as the Government of India's official site publishes them. It is not immigration advice.
We checked these rules on the official site on 25 September 2026 · Official Indian e-Visa site (indianvisaonline.gov.in)
Key facts
- Validity: 365 days from arrival, multiple entries.
- At most two companions per patient.
- Apply 4 to 120 days before arrival.
- Passport valid for at least six months when you apply.
- Cannot be extended or converted.
Which visa do you need?
- The patient travels on the e-Medical Visa.
- A companion travels on the e-Medical Attendant Visa. At most two attendant visas are granted per patient.
Validity and entries
- One year (365 days) from the date of arrival in India, multiple entries, for patient and companion alike.
- An e-Visa cannot be extended or converted to another type. If treatment might run longer, tell your coordinator before you apply.
When to apply
At least four days before you arrive, and up to 120 days in advance.
Documents
- A passport valid for at least six months at the time of application, with at least two blank pages.
- A recent photograph on a white background, full face, front view, without glasses.
- A letter from the hospital in India on its letterhead stating the suggested admission date — we request it from the hospital for you.
- A return or onward ticket, and enough money for your stay.
- For a companion: a scan of the passport's photo page; the visa is linked to the patient's.
Fees depend on nationality and are paid online on the official site.
On arrival
- Bangalore's international airport is one of the approved e-Visa entry points.
- Fingerprints are taken at immigration on arrival — allow extra time if the patient is tired.
How we help
- We request the invitation letter from the hospital, go through the documents with you before you apply, and arrange your airport pickup.
- We do not give immigration advice. If anything about your case is unclear, your coordinator checks with the hospital or points you to the Indian embassy.
Who will follow your case
Coordinator name Coordinator name
Case coordinator · Speaks: Arabic، English، Urdu
Follows your case from the first message to follow-up after you return. The one who replies to you on WhatsApp.
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