Medical / Medical Attendant Visa

Documents required

1. Visa application form filled in online and signed (see General Instructions); your signature must match the one in your passport.
2. Original passport valid for at least 6 months, with a self-attested copy of the personal particulars page, and two photographs (2 × 2 inches).
3. Letter of invitation from an approved hospital or recognised doctor in India, stating the name of the patient and attendant(s), passport numbers, illness, duration and estimated cost of treatment. The hospital should send the letter to cons1[dot]santiago[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in.
4. Medical documents establishing the need for treatment in India, with a referral letter from the local hospital or doctor (to be emailed to cons1[dot]santiago[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in).
5. Proof of sufficient funds for the stay in India, including treatment costs: original documents such as bank statements (last three months), salary certificate, or sponsorship or insurance letter. If the bank statement belongs to another person, a financial undertaking from the sponsor and proof of relationship with the patient.
6. Proof of relationship with the attendant, if also applying for a Medical Attendant Visa. Attendants or family members accompanying the patient are granted a Medical Attendant Visa co-terminus with the patient’s Medical Visa. It may be granted to the spouse, children or blood relatives of the patient; for anyone else, an undertaking from the patient PDF is required.
7. Medical Visa undertaking specifying the purpose of the visit to India.
8. Foreign nationals on a Medical Visa of more than 180 days must register with the FRRO/FRO within 14 days of arrival in India.
9. For minor children, consent from both parents (Minor Consent Form PDF).
10. For follow-up treatment, previous medical papers and the discharge summary from the Indian hospital.

Where to submit

The Embassy of India will not accept any responsibility if a courier is lost, misplaced, damaged or delayed.