Travel and Stay in India from Eswatini

Can a patient fly direct from Manzini to New Delhi?

There is no direct flight from Manzini to New Delhi. Patients usually fly via Addis Ababa, which has daily direct flights to New Delhi. Ethiopian Airlines connects Eswatini with Addis Ababa.

What does Jivo arrange before the journey?

Jivo guides the patient on the fit-to-fly certificate and on informing the airline, so the airline's approval comes in time. It also shares a pre-travel checklist and helps the patient find accommodation near the hospital.

What happens in India?

Jivo meets the patient at the airport in New Delhi. At the hospital, a Jivo case manager and a hospital coordinator guide the patient every day and coordinate tests, admission, treatment and recovery. Jivo takes the patient back to the airport when treatment ends. After the patient returns to Eswatini, Jivo stays in touch with the Indian specialists about the patient's recovery.

How long does a Swazi patient stay in India?

A course of chemotherapy means seven to nine weeks in India, and radiation therapy six to eight. A kidney transplant takes eight to ten weeks and heart bypass surgery three to four. Each patient's written opinion gives their expected stay.

Which currency rules apply on the journey?

Cash or negotiable bearer instruments above fifteen thousand emalangeni, or the equivalent across currencies, must be declared to the Police or Customs on leaving and on entering Eswatini. On arrival in India, foreign currency notes above five thousand US dollars, or total foreign exchange above ten thousand US dollars, must be declared to Indian Customs.