Medical Visa

The Medical Visa and the Medical Attendant Visa are both types of visas issued by the Indian government to foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in India. They are officially known as "Medical Visa" and "Medical Attendant Visa", respectively. These visas allow the foreign patient and their attendant to travel to India for medical treatment and stay for a specified duration, as mentioned in the visa.

A step-by-step processes for obtaining a Medical Visa and Medical Attendant Visa for a foreign patient seeking treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital is given below

Step 1: Contact the Hospital

The first step is to contact Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and get an estimate of the medical treatment costs, duration of treatment, and other necessary details.

Step 2: Apply for Medical Visa

The foreign patient or the accompanying person can apply for a Medical Visa at the Indian Embassy or Consulate in their home country. They need to provide the following documents:

• Valid passport
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Completed visa application form
• Medical certificate from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, specifying the nature of the ailment and the treatment required
• Letter of invitation from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
• Payment of visa application fee

Step 3: Apply for Medical Attendant Visa

If the foreign patient requires an attendant during their medical treatment in India, they need to apply for a Medical Attendant Visa. The documents required for this visa include:

• Valid passport
• Two recent passport-size photographs
• Completed visa application form
• Letter from the patient or the hospital, specifying the need for a medical attendant and the name of the attendant
• Payment of visa application fee

Step 4: Receive Visa Approval

Once the visa application is processed, the foreign patient and the attendant can travel to India. The visa approval will be sent via email or postal mail, and it will specify the duration of the visa and any other conditions.

Step 5: Registration with FRRO

Upon arrival in India, the foreign patient and the attendant need to register with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) within 14 days of their arrival. They need to provide the following documents:

• Valid passport with Medical Visa and Medical Attendant Visa
• Address proof in India
• Copy of the medical certificate from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
• Copy of the letter of invitation from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
• Payment of registration fee

It is advisable for foreign patients to check the latest guidelines and procedures related to Medical Visa and Medical Attendant Visa, as they are subject to change.

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India 

Foreigners, Tourists and Visa