Travel and Stay in India from Maldives
For treatment longer than 90 days, a Maldivian patient books the flight once the medical visa is granted; for shorter treatment, once the hospital confirms the admission date.
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Can a patient fly direct from Malé to New Delhi?
Air India flies direct from Malé to New Delhi.
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 the Maldives, Jivo stays in touch with the Indian specialists about the patient's recovery.
How long does a Maldivian patient stay in India?
Allow two to three weeks for spinal decompression and fixation and three to four for heart bypass surgery. A kidney transplant takes eight to ten weeks, and radiation therapy six to eight. A matched family donor bone marrow transplant takes three to four months. Each patient's written opinion gives their expected stay.
Which currency rules apply on the journey?
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.
About This Information
This page is general information, not medical advice. Visa rules and fees are set by the Government of India and its missions and change without notice; Jivo checks the current position before any application.