Medical Visa From Nigeria to India: Information Guide

Medical Visa From Nigeria to India: Information Guide

MedicalVisa From Nigeria to India: Introduction

Nigerian patients interested in availing medical treatment in India can file an Indian visa application. A medical visa from Nigeria to India is granted to eligible candidates after thorough evaluation and scrutiny of the official documents.

This information guide prepared by MediGence will help you through the Indian medical visa application procedure, its eligibility, and list of documents required at the time of approval. In addition, it also lists contact details of the official bodies involved in the Indian visa application process – from submission to approval.

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Indian Medical Visa Eligibility

Any Nigerian patient who fulfills the following criteria is eligible to apply for Indian medical visa:

  • Treatment is scheduled to be carried out a reputed, certified, and recognized hospital or medical center.
  • The sole purpose of travel to India is medical treatment and nothing else.
  • No more than relatives or friends are willing to accompany the patient under separate medical attendant visas.
  • All previous medical records and reports indicating a history of diagnosis and treatment conducted by a reputed hospital in Nigeria are available for submission at the time of visa application.
  • A letter recommending treatment in India has been issued by a certified and experienced doctor
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List of Needed Documents

Patients planning to apply for a medical visa from Nigeria to India must submit the following documents at the time of application submission at the Consulate:

  • Original passport with at least six months validity
  • Original confirmed return air ticket
  • A copy of Indian medical visa application form submitted online with signatures on Page 1 and Page 2
  • Two passport-sized photographs affixed on Page 1 and Page 2 of the hard copy of duly-filled application form
  • A letter detailing a history of previous trips to India and the duration of stay, if applicable
  • A letter detailing your purpose of visit and present occupation in Nigeria
  • A copy of your curriculum vitae or biodata
  • A duly stamped and signed referral letter from the examining hospital in Nigeria detailing the nature of ailment, the recommended treatment and the reason for referral
  • Copies of all treatment records carried out at the concerned hospital in Nigeria
  • A copy of duly signed and stamped visa invitation and admission letter from the hospital of interest in India detailing out the treatment details and start and end date of treatment
  • A valid local address proof (utility bills, driver’s license, mobile bills etc.)
  • Three-month bank statement and a letter from the bank approving patient’s financial capacity to bear the treatment expenses in India
  • An affidavit from the sponsor (in case of a sponsored trip)
  • Document furnishing a proof of relationship with the attendant(s)
  • A certificate from hospital detailing the availability of treatment in India and the patient’s condition and medical needs

Mode of Application

A patient can apply for a medical visa from Nigeria to India through the following two modes of application:

  • Online Indian visa application
  • Physical submission of Indian medical visa application form

While online Indian visa application can be filed through the Indian government portal, a printed copy of application form still needs to be submitted at the Indian consulate counter in-person.

Indian Visa Application Procedure

Steps to online Indian visa application submission:

  • Visit Indian Visa Online (https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/).
  • Click Regular Visa Application.
  • Fill the required details and the access code before clicking Continue.
  • Fill the passport details.
  • Click Save and Continue.
  • Fill the details pertaining to required visa and other information.
  • Provide reference details (if applicable).
  • Click Save and Continue.
  • Review all the details and edit, if necessary.
  • If the data is correct, Click Verified.
  • Read the instructions on the page and press OK for registration.
  • Select an appointment date suitable to you and Confirm the Appointment for a face-to-face meeting at the Indian Consulate.
  • Save the final application.
  • Print a copy of the application for submission at the Consulate.

All online application forms for Indian medical visa must be submitted as a hard copy along with the relevant documents and the mandatory visa application fees in person at the visa application counter of the Indian Embassy..

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Steps to physical (in-person) Indian visa application submission:

  • Visit the Embassy of India in Abuja/Lagos, Nigeria.
  • Secure an Indian medical visa application form at the designated counter.
  • Fill in all the required details and sign the completed form after affixing a recent photograph on the two pages with blank space for it.
  • Submit the duly filled form along with a copy of the required documents at the counter.
  • Pay in cash the mandatory Indian medical visa fees along with the documents.

Visa Fees For Nigeria Nationals

The Indian medical visa processing fee varies from one country to another and depends on the duration of the visa. A medical visa is approved for either 6 months or 12 months, depending on the duration of the medical treatment in India.

The 6-month or 12-month visa fees are payable at the time of submission of a printed copy of the Indian visa application form and required documents.

The Indian medical visa fee for a Nigerian patient is as follows:

Visa Duration Visa Fees (USD)
Cost of Medical Visa $250
Surcharge $2

The visa fee applicable at the time of Indian visa application for a medical attendant is separate from that of the patient. However, visa fees are the same for the specified duration.

Indian Medical Visa Processing Time

For Nigerians: It may take up to two working days for the Indian visa application to be processed by the Indian Consulate.

For foreign nationals in Nigeria: Patients originally from other countries staying in Nigeria may have to wait a few days more until the Indian embassy in their respective country approves their Indian medical visa application.

Important Contacts – Indian Embassies in Nigeria

There are two Indian Consulates in Nigeria – one in Lagos and the other in Abuja – that accept and process Indian visa application. They can guide you in case you have any queries regarding the Indian medical visa eligibility, process, fees, and application procedure.

Embassy Address High Commissioner Telephone No. Fax Email Address
Indian High Commission/Embassy/consulate in Abuja 15, Rio Negro Close,
Off Yedseram Street Maitama, Abuja,
8A, Walter Carrington Crescent Nigeria
B.N. Reddy 00-234-7080622800-04 00-234-7080622805 [email protected]
Indian High Commission/Embassy/Consulate in Lagos 8-A Walter Carrington Crescent

P.M.B. 80128

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

V.D. Chaudhary +234 -01-4480876/4480877 +234- 01-4480882 [email protected]

The time for submission of Indian medical visa applications at the Indian consulate is from 1000 hours to 1200 hours on all working days.

Visa Extension Services For Nigerian Patients

The Indian medical visa extension is a separate procedure, which is taken care of by the Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) located in different Indian cities. Indian medical visa extension is granted when it is taking longer to complete the treatment or when the patient has another set of treatments to undergo.

To apply for the Indian medical visa extension, the patient first has to get an official written document from the concerned hospital authorities suggesting the reason for the extension and the period of extension required. This letter, along with the following documents, needs to be submitted at the concerned FRRO for visa extension approval:

  • Passport-size photo of the applicant
  • Copy of the passport page showing photo of the holder
  • Copy of the passport page showing validity
  • Copy of the passport page with immigration stamp
  • Visa with endorsement
  • Copy of lease agreement if staying in a rented accommodation
  • Copy of utility bill of the landlord if staying at a friend’s place

The medical visa is extended as soon as all the documents are verified, which typically takes a few days.

Important Contacts – FRRO in India

There are more than 12 FRROs in India located in different cities. They are responsible for handling registration, movement, departure, and stay of tourists from abroad, including Indian medical visa holders. Patients traveling on a medical visa from Nigeria to India should get themselves registered at the nearest FRRO within 14 days of their arrival.

A request for Indian medical visa extension or renewal must be made to the nearest FRRO. The following table provides details of the FRROs in India.

City FRRO Address Officer Name Contact Number Email
Ahmedabad Second Floor, Foreigners Section Office

Commissioner of Police, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad

Gujarat

Shri Rajendra Kumar 079-25630150 [email protected]
Amritsar Bureau of Immigration

D-123, Ranjit Avenue

Amritsar  143001

Shri S. N. Sharma 0183-2500464 [email protected]
Bangalore 5th Floor, ‘A’ Block, TTMC

BMTC Bus Stand Building, K.H. Road, Shantinagar

Bangalore 560027

Shri Ganesh Kumar 080-22218195 [email protected]
Calicut 20/1305, Castle View, Thiruvannur Road

Panniyankara, Kallai PO

Kozhikode, Kerala 673003

Shri M Ananda Kumar 0495-2323550 [email protected]
Chennai No. 26 Shastri Bhawan Annexe Building 26 Haddows Road

Nungambakkam, Chennai 600006

Dr. K.A. Senthil Velan 044-23454970 [email protected]
Cochin 2nd Floor, Airlines Building

Cochin International Airport Ltd.

Airport PO, Cochin

Kerala  683111

Mr. K. Sethu Raman 0484-2611277 [email protected]
Delhi East Block —VIII

Level -2 Sector -1

R.K Puram New Delhi 66 011

Shri Prabhakar 011-26711384 [email protected]
Goa Goa Police Head Quarters Building

Ground floor, Near Azad Maidan

Panaji, Goa

Ms. Priyanka Kashyap IPS 0832-2428623 [email protected]
Hyderabad Bureau of Immigration (Ministry of Home Affairs)

Old Airport R.G Terminal

Begumpet, Hyderabad 500016

Shri Anil Kumar 040-27900211 [email protected]
Kolkata Kolkata 237

A.J.C Bose Road, Kolkata

Sh. Suresh Kumar Chidvie 033-22900549 [email protected]
Lucknow Lucknow 557, Hind Nagar

Kanpur Road Near Old Chungi

Lucknow 226012

Shri Harish Kumar Rai 0522-2432431 [email protected]
Mumbai Mumbai Annex-|| Bldg.

3rd Floor Badruddin Tayyabji Marg, Behind St.Xavier College

C.S.T Mumbai 400001

Ms. Aswati Dorje 022-22621169 [email protected]
Trivandrum T.C.14/1377, Vazhuthacaud opposite Ganpati temple

Thycaud, P.O Trivandrum – 14

Sh. K. K. Jayamohan 0471-2333515 [email protected]

 

Things to Remember

Patients applying for a medical visa from Nigeria to India must keep in mind a few important things. These include the following:

  • Indian medical visa extended or renewed by the FRRO allows just three entries in a year. The FRRO may allow an additional entry in case of emergencies upon special request.
  • Medical tourists from Nigeria are only granted temporary immigration service through ‘M’ visa. Therefore, patients applying for a medical visa from Nigeria to India must file an‘M’ visa application.
  • As per the Indian government directives, Nigerian patients must furnish the Yellow Fever vaccination certificate at the time of submission of documents at the Indian embassy in Nigeria. This is not mandatory for infants aged below six months.
  • Submission and possession of an Oral Polio Vaccination (OPV) Certificate are mandatory for all Nigerians – adults and children – as per the government directives. The certificate should be valid for at least a year.
  • Medical tourists from Nigeria must possess a written record of vaccination for polio and submit a copy of it along with the relevant documents at the time of visa application.
  • The Indian Consulate in Nigeria has the right to dismiss an Indian medical visa application if the officials are not satisfied with the documents furnished or if they figure out that the request to obtain an Indian medical visa is not genuine.
  • Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Sri Lankan nationality citizens staying in Nigeria have to secure a special visa application form from the Indian consulate in Nigeria to apply for a medical visa from Nigeria to India.

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Seek Help From MediGence

Patients interested in applying for a medical visa from Nigeria to India can contact MediGence for assistance with the Indian visa application procedure and approval. MediGence offers around the clock assistance to medical tourists from Nigeria and other countries and helps them plan their medical trip to India.

For any query related to the Indian visa application procedure or assistance with planning your medical trip to India, reach us at:

MediGence Network Pvt. Ltd.

Website URL: https://www.medigence.com/

Contact number: (+1) 855 74 79 920

Email address: [email protected]

Frequently Asked Questions

Question #1: Can I apply for a medical visa from Nigeria to India for treatment of any ailment?

Even though patients can undergo any type of treatment in India, Indian visa application from patients with serious ailments are given preference for approval by the Indian consulate over other non-serious ailments.

The list of serious illnesses typically includes those related to the heart or other vital organs and congenital disorders. Organ transplantation, cancer treatment, gene therapy, joint replacement, plastic surgery, and neurosurgery are given preference for Indian medical visa approval over other non-serious procedures. However, the list mentioned here is not an exhaustive list and you must check with the consulate of India in Nigeria for specific details.

Question #2: What is a visa invitation letter? Is it mandatory to seek Indian medical visa approval?

A visa invitation letter is mandatory for all patients who are planning to undergo treatment at a reputed medical institution or a hospital in India. The submission of a copy of the invitation letter is required while filing an Indian visa application.

A visa invitation letter is an official proof that the patient has indeed contacted the concerned hospital in India upon being referred by the local doctor or hospital. It also described other details such as the duration and type of treatment, the treatment procedure, and the characteristics of the ailment that the patient is suffering from.

Question #3: What happens if I stay in India beyond visa validity?

If you need to extend your duration of stay in India for medical reasons, then you must apply for visa extension or renewal by getting in touch with the nearest FRRO. Patient staying in India beyond visa validity may face several penalties and in worst cases, detention. Therefore, you either leave India before the expiry if your medical visa from Nigeria to India or get it extended well before time.

Question #4: Do all Indian medical visa applications get approved by the Indian embassy?

At the time of verification of documents, the Indian Consulate may check for the urgency of treatment before approving Indian visa application. They may approve, reject, or put the application on hold for valid reasons. Not all Indian medical visa applications are approved and not all patients are able to enter India despite holding a valid visa. The validity of the documents is checked even upon arrival, following which the patients are allowed to approach the hospital.

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