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.

Sections 

• 1. Indian Medical Visa Eligibility
• List of Needed Documents
• Mode of Application
• Indian Visa Application Procedure
• Visa Fees For Nigeria Nationals
• Indian Medical Visa Processing Time
• Important Contacts – Indian Embassies in Nigeria
• Visa Extension Services For Nigerian Patients
• Important Contacts – Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in India
• Things To Remember
• Seek Help From MediGence
• Frequently Asked Questions

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

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..

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: