An Indian Medical Visa (e-Medical Visa) is the specific visa category designed for international patients travelling to India for medical treatment. For Gulf patients from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain, the process is straightforward and can be completed entirely online in 3–5 business days.
What is the Indian Medical Visa?
India’s Medical Visa (e-MED Visa) is a special visa category that:
• Allows stays of up to 60 days per visit
• Permits up to 3 entries per year
• Is granted specifically for treatment at recognised Indian hospitals
• Allows one attendant (spouse, parent, or child) on a Medical Attendant Visa (e-MEDATV)
Documents Required
To apply for an Indian Medical Visa from any Gulf country, you will need:
From the patient:
1. Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
2. Recent passport-size photograph (white background)
3. Letter from the Indian hospital confirming your appointment — Hind Cure arranges this
4. Medical reports/documents showing your condition and need for treatment in India
5. Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
6. Return flight booking (or onward travel proof)
From Hind Cure (we prepare these for you):
• Official hospital invitation letter from the partner hospital
• Treatment plan letter from the consulting doctor
• Cost estimate from the hospital
The Application Process
Step 1: Contact Hind Cure and share your medical reports. We will arrange a remote consultation with the Indian specialist and obtain the hospital invitation letter — usually within 2–3 working days.
Step 2: Visit the Indian e-Visa website (indianvisaonline.gov.in) and select “Medical” as your visa type. Fill in the online form.
Step 3: Upload your photograph, passport scan, hospital invitation letter, and medical documents.
Step 4: Pay the visa fee online (approximately $25–$85 depending on nationality).
Step 5: Receive your e-Medical Visa by email — typically within 3–5 business days.
Medical Visa Processing Times by Country
Can My Family Come With Me?
| Country | Typical Processing | Emergency Processing |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 3–5 business days | 1–2 business days |
| UAE | 3–5 business days | 1–2 business days |
| Kuwait | 3–5 business days | 1–2 business days |
| Qatar | 3–5 business days | 1–2 business days |
| Oman | 4–6 business days | 2–3 business days |
| Bahrain | 3–5 business days | 1–2 business days |
Yes. One attendant (spouse, parent, or adult child) can travel on a Medical Attendant Visa (e-MEDATV), which requires the same documents plus proof of relationship to the patient. The attendant visa is granted for the same period as the medical visa.
What Hind Cure Does for You
Hind Cure handles the entire visa support process as part of our free service to patients:
• Arranges the hospital consultation and obtains the invitation letter
• Prepares the treatment plan and cost estimate documents
• Guides you through the online application step-by-step
• Available on WhatsApp to answer any questions during the process
Contact us today — your Indian Medical Visa is simpler than you think.
