Indian Medical Visa for Madagascar Citizens

What does the visa cost?

The Government of India sets the fee. It is shown and paid online during an e-Medical application, or paid at the mission for a regular visa.

How does the e-Medical visa work?

1. On indianvisaonline.gov.in the patient completes the application, uploading the passport bio page and the hospital's letter.
2. Within about three working days the decision arrives by email as an Electronic Travel Authorization, to be shown at immigration in India.

What are the steps for a regular medical visa?

1. The patient completes the online form on indianvisaonline.gov.in and prints it.
2. The patient takes the printed form and the documents to the Indian mission.

Which documents does the Indian mission ask for?

• The online application form, printed and signed, with a recent photograph
• The passport, valid for at least six months, with a copy
• A referral letter and medical reports from the patient's doctor or hospital in Madagascar
• The Indian hospital's invitation letter
• Proof of funds for the treatment and stay, such as a bank statement or a sponsor's letter
• For an attendant, proof of relationship with the patient

How long is the e-Medical visa valid?

The visa gives 60 days in India, counted from the day of arrival. Where treatment needs longer, the hospital and Jivo help the patient extend it on the e-FRRO portal.