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Medical Visa for India: A Guide for International Patients

How to obtain an Indian e-Medical Visa online, or a medical visa in person, with the official Government of India links. Written for patients travelling to India for dental and medical treatment.

For information only, not legal advice. Summarised from the official Government of India e-Visa website as checked on 2026-11-09. Rules, fees and eligible countries change, so always confirm on the official sites below. Only the Government of India grants visas; Dental Arch cannot grant or guarantee one.

Which visa do you need?

e-Medical Visa (online)

For patients from eligible countries. Apply and pay online, then receive an electronic travel authorisation by email. This is the quickest route for most international patients.

e-Medical Attendant Visa

Family members or companions can travel with you. Only two e-Medical Attendant Visas are granted against one patient's e-Medical Visa.

Regular medical visa (in person)

If your country is not on the e-Visa list, apply for a medical visa through an Indian embassy, high commission or consulate, usually via its authorised visa application centre.

Apply online: e-Medical Visa, step by step

The e-Visa is applied for, paid for and issued online. It cannot be extended or converted into another visa category.

Get your treatment plan and letter

Send us your records for a written treatment plan. On request we provide an appointment letter. The official portal asks for a letter on the treating Indian facility's letterhead, showing the tentative treatment date and your name, nationality and passport number.

Check your passport

It must be valid for at least six months when you apply and have at least two blank pages. Keep a return or onward ticket and sufficient funds for your stay.

Apply online

Apply on the official e-Visa website at least 4 days before arrival, within a 120-day window. Upload your passport bio page, a recent photograph and the letter.

Pay the fee

The fee depends on your country, is paid online with a 3% bank charge, and is non-refundable. The Government of India charges no emergency or express fee, so beware of agents who claim otherwise.

Receive your e-Visa

An Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) is sent to your email. Print it and carry it with your passport.

Before you fly

Submit the online e-Arrival card within 72 hours before arrival, and enter through a designated airport such as Delhi. e-Visa holders cannot enter by land.

Apply in person: regular medical visa

Use this route if your nationality is not eligible for the e-Visa, or if you need a visa the e-Visa does not cover. Requirements differ by mission, so check with your local Indian embassy or consulate.

Confirm the route

Check the e-Visa eligibility list below. If your country is not listed, a regular visa is needed.

Complete the online form

Fill in the regular visa application on the official Indian Visa Online website and print it.

Submit at the mission

Take the printed form, passport, photograph, treatment letter and supporting documents to the Indian mission or its authorised visa application centre. Biometrics or an interview may be required.

Collect your visa

Pay the fee as instructed, track your application and collect your passport with the visa. Apply early: processing times vary by mission.

Official Government of India links

These are the official sources. Apply only on government websites.

Which countries can use the e-Visa?

The current official e-Visa list covers 175 countries and regions. Below is a selection of countries from which we often see patients, as checked on 2026-11-09. See the official page for the full list.

On the official e-Visa list

  • UAE
  • Oman
  • Qatar
  • Bahrain
  • Kuwait
  • Jordan
  • Kenya
  • Tanzania
  • Uganda
  • Ghana
  • South Africa
  • Bangladesh
  • Sri Lanka
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • Germany
  • France
  • Russia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Uzbekistan
  • Tajikistan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Japan
  • South Korea

Not on the e-Visa list: apply for a regular medical visa

  • Saudi Arabia
  • Iraq
  • Egypt
  • Nigeria
  • Ethiopia
  • Iran
  • Turkey
  • China
  • Sudan

Afghan nationals apply on a separate official portal. Pakistani nationals and persons of Pakistani origin are not eligible for the e-Visa.

How Dental Arch helps

We provide a written treatment plan and an appointment letter on request, and plan your treatment around your visa dates. Our travel partner can assist with flights, hotels and visa services. We are a dental clinic, not an immigration agency: the visa decision rests with the Government of India.

Medical visa FAQs

Which visa should I apply for to have dental treatment in India?

The official e-Visa page lists medical treatment as a purpose of an e-Visa. For a planned treatment, apply under the e-Medical Visa category, and confirm the right category on the official portal before paying.

Can my family come with me?

Yes. Up to two attendants can apply for an e-Medical Attendant Visa against your e-Medical Visa. Other relatives can apply for a visa in their own right.

Can I extend my e-Visa in India?

No. An e-Visa is non-extendable and non-convertible. Stays beyond 180 days require registration with the FRRO.

Can I enter India by road or rail with an e-Visa?

No. e-Visa holders can enter only through the designated airports and seaports, including Delhi, the nearest airport to our clinic.

Do you issue visas?

No. Only the Government of India grants visas. We provide a treatment plan and an appointment letter to support your application.

How far is the clinic from the airport?

Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi is about 30 to 40 minutes by road from our clinic in Sector 28, Gurgaon.

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