Visitor & short-stay visas
Indian India e-Medical Visa
India's electronic visa for travellers seeking medical treatment in India, with a related e-Medical Attendant Visa for those accompanying a patient.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The 60-day validity, triple-entry rule and the maximum number of times the e-Medical Visa can be availed in a year were taken from official-domain search summaries, not a direct read of the portal; confirm entries, stay and the per-year limit on indianvisaonline.gov.in before publishing.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official India government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- e-Medical Visa (with e-Medical Attendant Visa)
- Route type
- Medical visa
- Validity
- 60 days from your first arrival in India
- Figure pending direct confirmation against the official portal.
- Number of entries
- Triple entry
- Allows up to three visits within the visa validity.
- Where to apply
- Online at indianvisaonline.gov.in
- Apply from
- Up to 120 days before arrival
Who can apply
- Travellers seeking medical treatment in India
- People accompanying a patient (e-Medical Attendant Visa)
What you can do
- Travel to India to receive medical treatment
- Accompany a patient as a medical attendant
Requirements
- A passport with at least six months' validity from arrival and at least two blank pages for stamping
- A nationality on the official list of countries eligible for the Indian e-Visa
- The visit must be for medical treatment (including treatment under Indian systems of medicine) at a recognised hospital or treatment centre in India
- A letter from the Indian hospital or treatment centre confirming the treatment
- The e-Medical Visa is non-extendable and non-convertible; medical attendants must apply separately for an e-Medical Attendant Visa
How to apply
- Apply online at indianvisaonline.gov.in up to 120 days before travel
- Complete the form and upload a passport-style photograph and your passport bio page
- Upload the letter from the Indian hospital confirming your treatment
- Pay the e-Visa fee online
- Receive the ETA by email and carry a printout for travel
- Enter India through a designated e-Visa airport or seaport
Documents you may need
- A scanned copy of your passport bio (photo) page
- A recent passport-style colour photograph
- A letter from the Indian hospital or treatment centre, on its letterhead, in English
- A valid email address and a card to pay the fee online
Frequently asked questions
Companions cannot travel on your e-Medical Visa. Attendants or family members accompanying a patient should apply for the separate e-Medical Attendant Visa.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
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