Medical Visa

Medical Visa (M-1)

1. A medical visa (MED M-1 Visa) is granted to a foreigner whose sole purpose is to seek medical treatment in established/ recognized / specialized hospitals/ treatment centres in India (other than Ayush systems/ Indian systems of medicine)
2. Although not exhaustive, the following illustrative list of ailments would be primarily considered for the grant of medical M-1 visa: Serious ailments like neuro-surgery; ophthalmic disorders; heart-related problems; cancer related problems; renal disorders; organ transplantation; congenital disorders; gene-therapy; radio-therapy; plastic surgery; joint replacement etc.
3. Foreign nationals holding Medical (MED-1) M-1 Visa for a period exceeding 180 days will be required to get themselves registered with the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival in India.

Medical Visa (M-2):

1. Attendants/ family members of the patient coming to India for medical treatment would be granted MED-2 M-2 visa co-terminus with the MED 1 M-1 Visa’ of the patient.
2. Foreign nationals holding a MED 2 M-2 Visa valid for a period exceeding 180 days will be required to get themselves registered with the FRRO/ FRO concerned within 14 days of arrival in India.

Medical Visa (M-3):

M-3 visa is granted to a foreigner whose purpose is to seek treatment through Ayush systems / Indian systems of medicine like therapeutic care and wellness in a Hospital/ Wellness Centre accredited and registered with any Government authority(ies) concerned or NABH/ NCH/ NCISM accredited hospitals providing Ayush services

Medical Visa (M-4)

1. Attendants/ family members of the patient coming to India for medical treatment under Ayush systems would be granted M-4 visa co-terminus with the M-3 visa of the patient.
2. Minor children i.e. children below 18 years of age, accompanying a parent, who has come for treatment on M-3 visa would be granted ‘X-Misc.’ visa co-terminus with the M-3 visa of the principal visa holder .