medical Visa for India
Who is eligible for e-Visa Services?
The following are the eligibility conditions for availing e-Visa services-
1. Nationals of countries listed on the e-Visa website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ are eligible to apply for e-Visa Services.
2. Foreigners whose sole objective for visiting India is
(a) Recreation and sightseeing
(b) Casual visit to meet friends and relatives
(c) Attending short-term yoga programs or short-term courses on local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine, etc. which should not be a formal or structured course/program (courses not exceeding 6 months duration and not issuing a qualifying certificate/diploma, etc. to the participants).
(d) Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which does not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return)
(e) Medical treatment, including treatment under Indian systems of medicine
(f) As an attendant to the e-Medical visa holder
(g) Business purpose
(h) Attending a conference/ seminar/ workshop.
3. The passport should have at least six months validity at the time of making the application for a grant of e-Visa and a re-entry permit if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of the applicant. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.
4. The foreigner should have a return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
5. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or having Pakistani Passports are not eligible for e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanently resident in Pakistan, are also not eligible for e-Visa. They may apply for a regular Visa at the Indian Mission.
6. Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders or Laissez-passer/ international travel document holders.
7. Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent's/Spouse's Passport i.e. each individual should have a separate passport.
1. Nationals of countries listed on the e-Visa website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ are eligible to apply for e-Visa Services.
2. Foreigners whose sole objective for visiting India is
(a) Recreation and sightseeing
(b) Casual visit to meet friends and relatives
(c) Attending short-term yoga programs or short-term courses on local languages, music, dance, arts & crafts, cooking, medicine, etc. which should not be a formal or structured course/program (courses not exceeding 6 months duration and not issuing a qualifying certificate/diploma, etc. to the participants).
(d) Voluntary work of short duration (for a maximum period of one month, which does not involve any monetary payment or consideration of any kind in return)
(e) Medical treatment, including treatment under Indian systems of medicine
(f) As an attendant to the e-Medical visa holder
(g) Business purpose
(h) Attending a conference/ seminar/ workshop.
3. The passport should have at least six months validity at the time of making the application for a grant of e-Visa and a re-entry permit if that is required under the law of the country of nationality of the applicant. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.
4. The foreigner should have a return ticket or onward journey ticket, with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
5. Foreigners of Pakistani origin or having Pakistani Passports are not eligible for e-Visa. Foreigners who are not Pakistani nationals, but whose parents or grandparents (either paternal or maternal) were born in, or were permanently resident in Pakistan, are also not eligible for e-Visa. They may apply for a regular Visa at the Indian Mission.
6. Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders or Laissez-passer/ international travel document holders.
7. Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent's/Spouse's Passport i.e. each individual should have a separate passport.
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Where to apply for the e-Visa application?
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/
This is the only official website to apply for e-Visa Services.
Note - Services of e-Visa are completely online and no facilitation is required by any intermediary/travel agents etc. It is advised not to believe or fall into the trap of any such unscrupulous elements who claim speedy/express grant of e-Visa and charge money for it. Do not share your personal information with any unauthorized website as it may lead to leakage of your data. Only visit the official website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ for e-Visa service
This is the only official website to apply for e-Visa Services.
Note - Services of e-Visa are completely online and no facilitation is required by any intermediary/travel agents etc. It is advised not to believe or fall into the trap of any such unscrupulous elements who claim speedy/express grant of e-Visa and charge money for it. Do not share your personal information with any unauthorized website as it may lead to leakage of your data. Only visit the official website https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/ for e-Visa service
How much is the processing fee for medical visa?
The application fee varies from country to country to check the fee applicable for your country please visit the above-mentioned website.
There is no fee other than the processing fee for the e-Visa application and it is non-refundable
There is no fee other than the processing fee for the e-Visa application and it is non-refundable
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When should yOU apply FOR E-VISA?
(i) For e-Tourist Visa (01 year / 05 years), e-Business Visa, e-Medical, e-Medical Attendant, and e-Conference visa, applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply online minimum of 4 days in advance of the date of arrival. Such application can be made 120 days in advance from the proposed date of travel.
(ii) For e-Tourist Visa (30 days), applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply an online minimum of 4 days in advance of the date of arrival. Such application can be made 30 days in advance from the proposed date of travel.
(ii) For e-Tourist Visa (30 days), applicants of the eligible countries/territories may apply an online minimum of 4 days in advance of the date of arrival. Such application can be made 30 days in advance from the proposed date of travel.
How TO check the status of my e-Visa application?
Immediately after you submit your e-Visa application and make the payment, you will receive a confirmation of submission of your application on the email id provided by you while filling up your application form.
you may check the status of your e-Visa application by visiting this website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/
and clicking on the 'Check your Visa Status' Tab provided on the website.
Your e-visa application may take 72 hours or more for processing. You will be intimated about your Visa status (Granted or Rejected) on your Email ID provided by you in the e-Visa application.
you may check the status of your e-Visa application by visiting this website: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/
and clicking on the 'Check your Visa Status' Tab provided on the website.
Your e-visa application may take 72 hours or more for processing. You will be intimated about your Visa status (Granted or Rejected) on your Email ID provided by you in the e-Visa application.
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What is the validity of e-Visa?
For an e-Medical Visa, the validity would be 60 days from the date of the first arrival in India and triple entry will be allowed within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport.
For an e-Medical Attendant Visa, the validity would be 60 days from the date of the first arrival in India and triple entry will be allowed within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport.
E-Visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.
For an e-Medical Attendant Visa, the validity would be 60 days from the date of the first arrival in India and triple entry will be allowed within the e-Visa validity period stamped on your Passport.
E-Visa is non-extendable and non-convertible.
Do I need to apply for a separate e-Visa for my minor child?
Yes, ensure that your child’s passport is valid at least for the next 06 (six) months from the date of arrival in India.
Only two e-Medical Attendant Visas will be granted against one e-Medical Visa (patient).
Only two e-Medical Attendant Visas will be granted against one e-Medical Visa (patient).
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What are the necessary documents required for e-Medical Visa?
1. Visa Invitation Letter from Hospital.
(Einstagore will provide a copy of a Letter from the Hospital concerned in India on its letterhead which includes the tentative date of admission/treatment in the hospital mentioning the name, nationality, and Passport number of the patient/ e-Medical Visa applicant.)
2. Passport.
3. Yellow Fever Vaccination card (if applicable)
(Einstagore will provide a copy of a Letter from the Hospital concerned in India on its letterhead which includes the tentative date of admission/treatment in the hospital mentioning the name, nationality, and Passport number of the patient/ e-Medical Visa applicant.)
2. Passport.
3. Yellow Fever Vaccination card (if applicable)
Who has to carry the 'Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate'?
All the foreigners arriving in India within 6 days of departure from any yellow fever endemic country are required to possess (in original) a valid yellow fever certificate of vaccination.
List of Yellow fever vaccination countries-
Download the "ADVISORY FOR PASSENGERS COMING/RETURNING TO INDIA FROM YELLOW
FEVER ENDEMIC COUNTRIES"
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Can I get Visa on Arrival (VoA) at Indian Airports/Seaports?
The Visa on Arrival facility is only for the nationals of Japan, South Korea, and UAE (only for UAE nationals who had earlier obtained an e-Visa or regular/paper visa for India).
For the nationals of all other countries eligible for e-visa, the e-visa application has to be filled online and the applicant must wait till the confirmation/Grant of ETA for traveling to India.
For the nationals of all other countries eligible for e-visa, the e-visa application has to be filled online and the applicant must wait till the confirmation/Grant of ETA for traveling to India.
Important things about application fee
1. E-Visa processing fee once submitted is non-refundable as the fee is for processing of the application and is not dependent on either Grant or Rejection of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA).
2. The applicants are advised to beware of unscrupulous elements/ travel agents/ intermediaries demanding extra payment.
3. Applicants are not required to pay anything else at the airport for a visa if they already possess an E-Visa.
2. The applicants are advised to beware of unscrupulous elements/ travel agents/ intermediaries demanding extra payment.
3. Applicants are not required to pay anything else at the airport for a visa if they already possess an E-Visa.
