India Medical eVisa for British Patients
With NHS waiting lists at record length and UK private healthcare costs rising, a growing number of Britons are travelling to India for world-class treatment at a fraction of the price. The Medical eVisa makes that journey straightforward.
Why UK patients choose India
India’s tertiary hospitals — Apollo, Fortis, Max, Manipal and the public AIIMS network — serve a steady stream of British medical travellers each year. Procedures from cardiac bypass to hip replacement and IVF are typically available within days at a cost meaningfully below UK private rates, with surgeons trained in London, Edinburgh and the United States.
JCI-accredited hospitals
Most leading Indian hospitals hold Joint Commission International accreditation recognised globally.
Ayurveda wellness
Kerala’s residential Ayurveda retreats remain a major draw for British wellness travellers.
Attendant visa available
Up to two UK family members may accompany the patient on a Medical Attendant eVisa.
Medical eVisa at a glance
Six essentials for UK patients planning treatment in India.
60-day validity
Valid for 60 days from the date of first arrival in India — long enough for surgery plus recovery.
Triple entry
Three entries are permitted during the 60-day window for follow-up consultations.
Up to 60 days per visit
British patients may remain in India for the full 60-day validity in a single uninterrupted stay.
Express processing
Medical applications are typically prioritised over standard tourist requests.
Invitation letter required
You must submit a letter from the recognised Indian hospital confirming treatment details.
Attendant eVisa option
Spouse and one other relative travelling from the UK can apply for the dependent Medical Attendant eVisa.
Applying from the UK
Four steps from your initial consultation to landing in India.
Secure hospital letter
Obtain a treatment invitation letter on letterhead from your chosen Indian hospital’s international patient desk.
Complete the form
Provide passport details, treatment dates and the hospital’s name on the secure online application.
Upload & pay
Attach passport bio page, photograph and the hospital’s letter, then pay the service fee in GBP.
Travel for treatment
Print the approval email and present it on arrival in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai or Bengaluru.
What UK patients travel for
The most common procedures sought by British medical tourists in India.
Cardiac care
Bypass surgery, valve replacement and angioplasty at Apollo Chennai, Narayana Health Bengaluru and Fortis Escorts Delhi.
Orthopaedic surgery
Hip and knee replacements widely sought by UK patients facing long NHS waits.
Oncology
Cancer treatment at Tata Memorial Mumbai and HCG Bengaluru with proton therapy options.
Fertility & IVF
Affordable IVF and reproductive medicine for British couples at specialist clinics in Delhi and Mumbai.
Dental & cosmetic
Full-mouth implants, veneers and aesthetic surgery in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Goa.
Ayurveda retreats
Residential Panchakarma at Kerala’s certified wellness centres — a longstanding favourite of British travellers.
Medical eVisa questions from UK patients
Yes. You must have a written invitation or appointment confirmation from a recognised Indian hospital to support the application.
Up to two attendants may accompany you on the dependent Medical Attendant eVisa, each holding their own British passport.
Yes, provided the retreat is recognised and issues an invitation letter. Many Kerala AYUSH centres serve UK clients routinely.
The Medical eVisa is non-extendable. For longer treatment, apply for a regular Medical Visa at the High Commission of India in London.
All designated Indian airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Kochi accept Medical eVisas.
Up-to-date Medical eVisa service fees in GBP are listed on our partner’s page. View fees →