Medical Visa from Canada to India
Canada is a good country. Most of the Canadian patients seeking medical treatments outside of Canada preferred to go to India. If you are a citizen of Canada and looking for medical treatment in India, then you must apply for a medical visa to India from Canada. From many years, Canada patients have been coming to India for medical treatment due to affordable cost, best doctors and surgeons, best hospitals etc. If you want to come to India for medical treatment then you should have medical visa (MED) and personal(s) with you come for care also have medical attendant visa (MED-X).
APJ Healthcare is reliable and the best medical tourism company in India. We assist Canada patients in medical visa application and processing for medical trip to India. If you are facing issues with an Indian medical visa application, or it is new for you, or you are looking for a fast application submission and processing, then APJ Healthcare will guide you free of cost. We also help you in finding the best hospitals, top doctors and surgeons, travel, and accommodation support.
Indian Medical Visa for Foreign Nationals
An Indian Medical Visa allows foreign nationals to travel to India for medical treatment at recognized hospitals. An Indian medical visa is issued to patients requiring specialized care such as surgeries, cancer treatment, orthopedics, transplants, or complex therapies. Patients must provide a medical invitation letter and valid documents. An Indian medical visa permits multiple entries and a stay of up to six months.
Types of Indian Medical Visas
There are different types of visas issued to the patients and co-travelers (Medical Attendant or medical professional).
MED – Medical visa for patients is called “MED”.
MED-X – Medical visa for attendants is called “MED-X”
An Indian medical visa is generally granted for 60 to 90 days. Medical Visa duration depends on the treatment time with a single or triple entry facility.
Medical Visa Extension – Medical visa can be extended from the treatment country if the medical treatment duration is going to exceed the validity of the medical visa.
Common Types of Indian Medical Visas
There are two types of India medical visas.
Regular Indian Medical Visa (For both Patient and attendants) – The Regular Indian Medical Visa allows foreign nationals to enter India for specialized medical treatment in recognized hospitals. It is valid for up to six months with triple entry. It requires a hospital invitation letter, medical documents, and sufficient funds. Extensions may be granted for ongoing treatment through the FRRO.
E-Medical Visa (For both Patient and attendants) – The Indian e-Medical Visa is an online visa for foreign patients seeking short-term medical treatment in recognized hospitals. It is valid for 60 days with triple entry. It requires a hospital invitation and basic medical documents. The quick online application offers fast approval, making it convenient for urgent or planned medical procedures.
Indian Medical Visa from Canada
Indian Medical Visa from Canada allows Canada patients to travel to India for advanced medical treatments at world-class hospitals. Medical visa to India from Canada is granted to individuals seeking specialized care such as surgeries, organ transplants, cancer therapy, or other major procedures. Applicants need a medical invitation letter from a recognized Indian hospital and valid travel documents. The visa usually permits multiple entries and a stay of up to six months, with possible extensions if required. Fast processing ensures timely travel for urgent treatments in India. Patients from Canada can avail themselves of modern facilities and experienced doctors in the best hospitals at affordable healthcare costs with quality medical care.
Eligibility Criteria for Granting Indian Medical Visas for Canadian Patients
The citizens of Canada can be granted Indian medical visas with a valid passport from Canada. They should have valid reason for coming to India that should be medical treatment for themselves or as co-travelers with a patient as medical attendants.
You can get a medical visa to India for some specified treatment on the Indian medical visa website. Some of them are (it is not a complete list) – serious ailments such as neurosurgery, brain surgery, brain tumor, joint replacement, plastic surgery, ophthalmic disorders, renal disorders, heart–heart-related problems, congenital disorders, gene therapy, radiotherapy, hip replacement, knee replacement, shoulder replacement, cancer treatment, etc.
Guidelines for Canadian nationals to apply for Medical visas from Canada to India
If you are living in Canada, you have to apply online for a medical visa to India. The citizens of Canada are eligible for an E-visa and a Regular/Paper Visa. Patients from Canada who are willing to come to India for medical treatments and surgeries must apply for an Indian medical visa for themselves and a medical attendant visa for their medical attendants. There can be one to two attendants with one patient. The medical visa for Canadian patients will be issued by the Indian High Commission in Nairobi and the Indian Consulate in Mombasa. You have to apply online for an Indian medical visa. After successful submission of the visa application, you will get an application number, time, and appointment date for appearing at the Visa Center at the Indian High Commission in Nairobi or the Indian Consulate in Mombasa with the required documents.
Canadian nationals need to apply online for a medical visa to India. India allows both E-visa and Regular/Paper Visa for Canadian citizens. Canada patients willing to come to India for medical treatments must apply for an Indian medical visa for themselves and a medical attendant visa for the medical attendant. Generally, two people can come to India as medical attendants for a Canadian patient. The Indian high commissions in Nairobi and the Indian Consulate in Mombasa issue medical visas for Canada nationals. Canadian patients need to apply for medical visas to India online. On successfully submitting their visa application, they will be given an application number, time, and appointment date to appear at the Visa Center at the Indian High Commission in Nairobi or the Indian Consulate in Mombasa with the specified documents. The process for Medical Visas to India from Canada is explained here step by step:
Step-by-Step Process of Applying Online Application for Medical Visas to India from Canada is given below –
Documents required for Indian medical visa application from Canada
Canadian people need the following documents for applying for an Indian medical visa from Canada-
Valid Passport of Canada
A passport with a minimum of six months’ validity is a must to apply for a medical visa to India at the time of filling out the Indian medical visa application. Your passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by Indian immigration officials for arrival and departure from India.
A Referral Letter from a Doctor in Canada
Patients must have a referral letter from a good doctor in Canada. It has an explanation about the present condition of the patient, and s/he requires traveling to India for medical treatment.
Medical Reports of the Patient
Patient should have hard copies and soft copies of all medical reports, such as X-rays, MRIs, pathology, CT Scans, etc.
(VIL) Visa Invitation Letter from a reputed Hospital in India
To apply for an Indian medical visa, patients must have a (VIL) visa invitation letter from a reputed Indian hospital. This letter (VIL) describes that the medical reports of the patient have been viewed by a specific doctor in India, and his/her suggestion is that medical treatment is required. An Indian hospital provides medical treatment and a stay in India. This letter also has passport details of the patients and medical attendant(s)/co-travelers, also required. The same visa invitation letter (VIL) from the Indian hospital needs to be sent to the consular services email id in Nairobi or Mombasa.
Recent and Clear passport-size photographs with a white background
Patient and medical attendants must have a clear, white, or light-colored background and recent photographs.
Financial Backing and Supporting Documents
Patients who want to apply for an Indian medical visa from Canada must show their bank details, such as the last three months’ bank statement and financial condition to confirm that they have sufficient funds for medical treatments in India, or a financial backing (Guarantee letter), such as an NHIF guarantee letter for medical treatment in India.
Indian Medical Regular / Paper Visa Application Process from Canada
Step by Step Process for Applying Online Regular / Paper Indian Medical Visa –
Step by step process of applying for a regular/paper Indian medical visa is given below. The Canadian patients planning to come to India for medical treatments must follow the process given ahead.
Visit the Indian High Commission, Canada website.
Patients must visit the following website URL to apply for an online medical visa application.
After opening the given page, go to the bottom of the page and in the sky blue colored strip, click on the first block “Regular/paper visa application”.
In the first block, “Country/Region you are applying for a visa from,” select Canada from the drop-down.
In the next block, “Indian Mission/Office”, select Nairobi or Mombasa, depending on your area of residence in Canada.
In the Nationality block, Select “Canada”.
In the next block, you have to enter your date of birth in the (DD/MM/YYYY) format. For example, a person born on 16th April 1969 must enter 16/04/1969 as their date of birth.
Enter your email ID in the next block.
Re-enter your email ID to reconfirm you.
Enter the expected date of arrival in India in the next block in the (DD/MM/YYYY) format.
In the “Visa Type” block, enter Medical Visa.
In the Next block, “Purpose”, enter from the drop-down “for patients” and the medical attendants escorting the patient must enter “For Foreign nationals coming as a medical attendant”.
Enter the captcha, as mentioned, and submit.
It will guide you to the “Medical Visa Application page”.
Fill in all the columns and upload the desired documents.
After the successful submission of the Medical visa application and uploading of the documents, you will get a notification of the successful submission and the visa application ID, Appointment date, and time. Take a printout of the successfully submitted Medical Visa Application.
Appearing in person at the Visa Counter in the Indian High Commission, Nairobi or Mombasa, Canada
You must appear at the Indian Consulate in Mombasa, or the Indian High Commission in Nairobi, on the given date and time, with two medical visa application printouts and two photocopies of your passport’s first page. This page has your name, picture, passport details, and specified documents.
The application counter guides you about the medical visa fee and the payment. Biometrics such as photo of this and finger printouts will be taken.
Your original passport, original documents, and visa free will be accepted by the officers at the counter. You need to visit the office again to collect your original documents and passport.
After the successful granting of a medical visa and medical attendant visa, your passports will be stamped with your medical visa details and returned to you.
Indian Medical Visa Fee for Canadian Citizens
Indian Medical Visa Fee for Canadian Citizens for six months, Single or Multiple entries is
Indian Medical Visa Fee for Canadian Citizens for one year, Single or Multiple entries is
Note:
The visa fee is for the medical visa processing for Canadian citizens to India.
You have to pay a fee for Canadian patients and medical attendants.
Contact Details of the Indian High Commission in Canada
Indian Medical Visa Processing Time for Canadian People
Generally, Indian Medical visa processing time for Canada citizens is 3 to 5 working days after submission of a properly filled visa application and visa fee.
Applying for an E-Medical Visa to India from Canada
Citizens of Canada can also apply for an E-medical visa to India. An e-medical visa is valid for 60 days. You can apply for e-medical visa by visiting this page: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html. E-Visa is not processed by this Mission, which means you must apply for the e-Visa directly through the official online portal, not by visiting the embassy or consulate. E-visa is approved /applied for /paid for online and is sent by e-mail, provided the applicant fills in the visa application.
Canadian patients can also use an e-medical visa to come to India for less than 60 days for medical treatment. The Indian e-medical visa is valid for 60 days from the date of arrival in India and allows triple entries. An E-medical attendant visa is for attendants. A patient having an e-medical visa can come with two attendants who have e-medical attendant visas.
You can apply for an e-medical visa and e-medical attendants’ visas at least 4 days before the date of arrival in India.
You have to upload a clear and recent front-facing passport-size photograph with a white background for both e-medical visa and e-medical attendants’ visas while submitting e-medical visa applications.
You have to upload the first page of your passport for both e-medical visa and e-medical attendants’ visas while submitting e-medical visa applications.
You have to pay for the e-medical visa and the e-medical attendants’ visa fee at least 4 days before the travel date to India; otherwise, the e-medical visa application will not be processed successfully. The bank charges 2.5% extra for online bank transactions on e-medical visa fees.
You and your attendants should carry a copy of the ETA (electronic travel authorization) at the time of travel.
You have to confirm ETA status (granted) on the e-medical visa website for both patient and attendants before the commencement of journey. You can check the status of online application by clicking – visa status.
E-medical visa fee payment status can take 2 hours to update due to internal reasons. You have to wait for 2 hours for a status update after final submission of the e-visa application form and payment before re-applying or re-payment. If your e-medical visa status is not updated, but payment is deducted from your account. You can verify your payment status by clicking on the ‘verify payment/ pay visa fee’ tab or the verify payment’ link.
If you are living in a YELLOW FEVER country, then you and your attendants must carry a YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CARD at the time of arrival in India; otherwise, you will be quarantined for 6 days upon arrival in India. You have to visit the website of the Indian Ministry of Health & Family Welfare’s for the latest guidelines and updates about yellow fever countries.
Canadian patients and medical attendants coming to India with e-medical visas must undergo biometrics validation at the Indian airport.
Check the online status of a regular / paper medical visa or E-medical visa
If you want to know the status of your and your attendants’ medical visa to India, then visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/avisa/ and put the required information, such as Medical Visa application ID (printed on the medical visa application submission receipt) and passport numbers.
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Why Choose APJ Healthcare for an Indian Medical Visa and a Medical Trip to India?
APJ Healthcare is a leading medical tourism company/medical tourism facilitator in India. We help you from start to end without any charge. Some of the supports and services are below-
APJ Healthcare: Assistance for Medical Travelers to India
From start to end, our dedicated team in India manages everything for you:
Before Medical Travel:
We help you in applying for a medical visa online
We provide you with an official Indian hospital invitation letter (VIL)
We will suggest to you 2 to 3 of the best doctors for your treatment
We provide you with an online consultation with your selected doctor
APJ Healthcare provides you with the estimated cost of treatment from 2 to 3 hospitals
During the Travel:
We will pick-up you from Indian airport on arrival to India
We recommend & help you in managing hotel and other accommodations near your hospital
You will get a Local SIM with a balance and data
Translation and money exchange support from APJ Healthcare
We will manage your doctor appointment scheduling and follow-up
After returning from India
We provide proper teleconsultation with your Indian doctor
You will get timely post follow-up and monitoring
We provide support with repeat prescriptions or re-application
You will get your digital reports & discharge summaries
To Apply for an Indian Medical Visa from Canada with APJ Healthcare Contact:
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Location: Canada
Every Canada citizen deserves world-class healthcare. Begin your medical treatment journey with APJ Healthcare—A reputed and trusted partner for a medical trip from Canada to India.
FAQs
What Is an Indian Medical Visa?
An Indian Medical Visa is a special type of visa granted by the government of India for international patients seeking specialized medical treatment in India. Medical visa from Canada to India allows:
Multiple entries during recovery to India –If any patient needs to travel to India due to health issues after treatment hens/he can then s/he then multiple entries are possible.
Extended stay for treatment if required – If any treatment needs more time than expected, then the patient can extend the stay with the permission of the Government of India
Access to NABH and JCI-certified hospitals in India- There are many NABH and JCI-certified hospitals and medical research centers in India for treatment, so international patients can get treatment anywhere.
An Indian medical visa is perfect for patients from Canada, planning advanced diagnostics and surgeries in India.
Who Should Apply for Indian medical India?
You should need a medical visa if you are traveling to India for some medical treatments. Some of the main treatments are given below-
Cancer treatment– If you are looking for any type of cancer treatment, such as breast, prostate, blood cancer, PET CT, chemotherapy, etc.
Orthopedic surgery – Knee or hip replacement, hip replacement, shoulder replacement surgery in India
Neurological treatment and neurosurgery & Brain surgery
Cardiac interventions – for the issues related to the heart
Fertility treatments (IVF, IUI) – infertility and IVF treatment
Plastic surgery – cosmetic and plastic surgeries
Gene therapy, radiotherapy, and many more.
This is not a complete list of treatments. You can find the complete list of treatments at https://www.cgibali.gov.in/page/medical/
How to apply for an Indian medical visa from Canada?
If you are planning to travel to India for medical treatment and want to apply from Canada then there are two ways to apply for a medical visa to India. You can contact with any Indian medical tourism facilitator like APJ healthcare or apply on Indian government visa portal. APJ Healthcare will help you at each stage from start to end in applying for a medical visa, managing travel flights, connecting with the best hospitals and doctors, airport pick and drop, accommodation, and stay, etc.
Why Patients from Canada Choose India for Treatment?
Thousands of Canada patients visit India every year for treatment. There are many reasons for choosing India for medical treatment. Some of them are-
Internationally accredited hospitals and medical research centers
Globally recognized and experienced doctors and surgeons
Up to 50 to 70% lower costs than Western countries
Fast access to diagnostics and surgery
Personalized and patient-first care
Who can assist me with a medical trip from Canada to India?
You can contact a good medical tourism facilitator in India for support for medical travel to India.
Is an Indian medical visa available for every country?
No. Indian medical visa is not available for countries. It depends on the relation with the country. You can check the Indian government visa website- https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/
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