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Indian e-Medical Attendant visa

Note: As per Indian government, dated 30.03.2021, e-Visa under the following categories e-Medical Attendant Visa has been restored.

The old proverb states that necessity is the mother of invention. For India, that proverb remains true. The economic growth and development in India as one of the old civilizations has continued to attract visitors from various parts of the world.

One of the flourishing sectors in India is that of healthcare. India is among the best countries in terms of high-quality medical care for chronic and deadly diseases like cancer. Patients from developed countries find health care in India of high quality as their countries but much affordable. For the developing countries, India offers affordable and accessible medical care by the use of modern equipment and skilled personnel which sometimes are inadequate in those third world countries.

The patients need medical visas but because traveling alone in another country in a sickly condition is difficult, these patients are accompanied by their relatives who will stay with them. This is the reason for this post, to help you understand the requirements and any other information necessary before getting the Indian e-Medical Attendant Visa.

What is e-Medical Attendant Visa?

  • e-medical Attendant visa is an Indian eVisa given to immediate relatives of patients visiting India to seek medical attention.
  • The attendants must be blood relatives and willing to stay in India during the time of treatment.
  • The patient already has an e-medical visa that serves them alone.
  • This e-medical attendant visa has the same validity as the e-medical visa
  • And can be granted only to a maximum of two family members.

Documents and Application Process

As you make the online application, you should fill in the correct details. The name should be the same as it appears on the passport. Otherwise, the application process will be unsuccessful.

  • You will also need to attach a recent 2in X 2in colored photograph whose size is less than 10MB. A failure to adhere to this specification will result in a problem uploading the scanned image. For a good experience, just make it as it is needed.
  • Have a valid passport that has your particulars and two blank pages. The validity should be a minimum of six months.

What Next after Filling the Online Form?

When you are sure the details are correct, the next thing is to make the payment. The amount will be well specified. You may use your PayPal account, or even your credit/debit card to make the payment.

Upon successful submission of the online form, you will receive an email notification from the email you gave in the form. It is your responsibility to ensure that the email is working and you will get the notification within 1 to 3 days for the Emergency Indian e-Medical Attendant Visa. Sometimes, you will have to check even the spam folder to ensure that you are not delayed.

The next step is to print out the visa approval letter which will accompany your other documents as you travel. This will act as your verification document before your visa is stamped on your passport at the airport.

Once you check in, you will follow the sign written ‘E-Visa’ to the immigration officer who will verify your documents and stamp your e-visa on your passport. You will also fill in an arrival/departure card before leaving the immigration desk.

Your Stay in India

The good thing is that you do not have to worry about so much while in India. You will get affordable accommodation facilities and friendly interpreters to ease your stay in India.

It is your responsibility to keep off from visa violations or overstay your medical visit. To avoid penalties, keep to the right side of the law. Otherwise, the financial penalty can be hefty.

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FAQs:

Indian E-Medical Attendant Visa is a travel authorization given to the relative or guardian of the patient seeking medical assistance in India. It is a type of permit that they can get via online application. It shares the same policy with Indian E-Medical Visa that allows specific nationalities to visit India during the same period with the patient. It is eligible for triple-entry valid for two months (maximum of 60 days) upon arrival in the country. Both patient and attendant can obtain E-Medical Visa/ E-Medical Attendant Visa twice a year.

India flourished their health sector throughout the years, and foreign patients from developing countries grab the opportunity to get high-quality care at an affordable price. The Government acknowledges that the sickly person needs a company during their treatment. Hence, they come up with a convenient visa process for both the patient and their attendants.

Note: Applicants have no option to convert, transfer or change their Indian E-Medical Attendant Visa to any type of travel permit. It is also not eligible for an extension.

On March 30, 2021, all types of India E-Visa (except for Tourist E-Visa) are now available to the public.

  • Applicants for Indian E-Medical Attendant Visa must be a relative of the patient.
  • The applicant must accompany the patient throughout their treatment.
  • The patient must have an approved Indian E-Medical Visa. There are more than 150 nationalities who are eligible for this type of travel document. Applicants can check the qualifications and requirements by visiting India’s commercial website. (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/)
  • Each patient can have two blood-related attendants during their treatment.

Note: India hasn't resumed international flights yet due to the current COVID travel restrictions. The government recommends foreign nationals check local advisories before booking a ticket.

  • I. Patients' and attendants' passports should be valid for six months.
  • II. Patients and attendants must be from eligible countries. Both should have individual passports for the application.
  • III. Patients' and attendants' passports should have two blank visa stamps.
  • IV. Foreigners of Pakistani origin, Pakistani passport holders, and permanent residents of Pakistan are not eligible for the e-Visa and must apply for a regular visa instead.
  • V. Diplomatic Passport, Official Passport, and international travel document holders are not eligible for the e-Visa process.
  • India's E-Medical Attendant Visa application is available through electronic application for eligible countries. Therefore, Applicants can miss out on going to Indian embassies to get a travel permit. Eligible foreigners may fill out the form in the comfort of their homes. They must have the requirements on hand during the online application. The system will send a notification through the registered email of the applicant to give confirmation.
  • Foreign nationals applying for Indian E-Medical Attendant Visa may lodge their application a minimum of four business days before their planned travel date to India or four months in advance.
  • Eligible candidates must have the following requirements on-hand when applying for Indian E-Medical Attendant Visa:
  • I. Clear photocopy or scan of attendant's passport in a standard format (JPG, PDF, or PNG.) The file size must not go beyond 3 MB.
  • II. Applicants must be financially sufficient during their stay in the country.
  • III. Two recent 2X2 photographs of the attendant on a white background. File size must not go beyond 3 MB.
  • IV. Applicants should take time and check the country list that requires Yellow fever. They can click through the link below:  https://mohfw.gov.in/sites/default/files/Updated%20List%20of%20Yellow%20Fever%20Endemic%20Countries%20by%20WHO_0.pdf
  • V. Payment for Indian E-Medical Attendant Visa processing fee
  • VI. Details of the principal Indian E-Medical Visa holder:
    • Name
    • Passport Number
    • Visa Number or Application ID of Indian E-Medical Visa
    • Date of birth
    • Nationality
  • The Indian E-Medical Attendant Visa fee may vary. It is non-refundable and does not depend on the result of the applicant. Applicants of Indian E-Medical Attendant Visa must review their application thoroughly before submitting the form. Any self-identified error after submission may lead to an invalid entry. The system may require a new one with the same processing fee.
  • The result may take two to three business days to notify in the applicant's registered email. Immigration suggests giving a few days leeway between their application and their scheduled flight to avoid discrepancies.