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Get Free ConsultationThese are two connected but separate applications — both reference the same hospital documentation, but each traveller applies individually.
For the patient travelling to India specifically for treatment at a recognised hospital. Requires a hospital invitation letter with a Medical Reference Number before you can apply.
For up to two companions — typically a spouse, parent or blood relative — travelling with the patient. Filed separately, using the same Medical Reference Number.
The online e-Medical Visa is the main route for eligible nationalities, but not every passport qualifies — Bangladeshi applicants, for example, apply through visa application centres. We confirm which route applies to you. What differs by region is how your hospital letter and reports reach us, and how far ahead you should start.
Bangladeshi applicants apply for a physical medical visa through the Indian Visa Application Centres (IVAC), not the online e-Visa. IVACs resumed regular operations on 28 June 2026 and medical visas are prioritised — check ivacbd.com for current appointments. Bangladesh guide →
Patients referred under a government Treatment Abroad programme should confirm with that programme whether it issues the hospital letter directly or via MedTrav.
Longer average transit times make early application important — apply as soon as your tele-consultation second opinion confirms a treatment plan.
Attendant documentation (marriage/birth certificates) may need certified translation — MedTrav flags this early in document review.
Short flight time means visa processing, not travel time, is usually the longest step — plan around the ~72 hour e-Visa window.
Longest travel distance of any region MedTrav serves — apply as early as the 120-day window allows once your hospital letter is issued.
This is general guidance, not immigration advice. Visa decisions, processing times and extensions are made entirely by Indian government authorities — the Indian Mission, the e-Visa authority, or the FRRO for extensions. No hospital or facilitator, MedTrav included, can guarantee an outcome. What MedTrav does is make sure your hospital invitation letter, Medical Reference Number and supporting documents are complete and accurate before you apply.
Foreign nationals travelling to India solely for treatment need an India Medical Visa (M-Visa), most commonly applied for online as the e-Medical Visa. It is a distinct category from the tourist e-Visa and requires a hospital invitation letter.
Most e-Medical Visa applications are processed within about 72 hours, though some take longer. MedTrav recommends applying at least 4 days before travel, and you can apply up to 120 days in advance once your hospital invitation letter is ready.
Up to two attendants — typically blood relatives or a spouse — can accompany a patient, each applying separately for an e-Medical Attendant (MX) visa linked to the same hospital's Medical Reference Number.
The e-Medical Visa is commonly issued for 60 days from first arrival with triple entry, allowing you to leave and re-enter India within that window. Longer treatment plans (e.g. transplant follow-up, oncology) can be issued for 6 months up to 1 year, and can be extended further through the FRRO if your treatment continues.
It's a unique ID generated when your treating hospital issues your invitation letter through India's official Medical and Ayush Visa Portal. Your e-Visa application will be rejected without it, so MedTrav confirms this is issued correctly before you apply.
Registration with the FRRO (Foreigner Regional Registration Office) is generally required within 14 days of arrival if your visa is valid for 6 months or more. Your case manager will confirm whether this applies to your specific visa duration.
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