Medical Visa from Nigeria to India

Medical Visa from Nigeria to India Description

This visa is for foreigners visiting India for the sole purpose of seeking medical treatment in hospitals/treatment centres in India.
Up to two attendants who are blood relatives are allowed to accompany the applicant to India.
But they are required to obtain a separate medical attendant visas. The validity will be the same as the medical visa of the principal.
The treatment sought should be significant in nature; not all ailments qualify for a medical visa.
List of ailments mostly considered for a medical visa include (but are not limited to): neurosurgery, ophthalmic disorders, heart-related problems and organ transplantation.
The initial duration of the visa is up to a year or the period of the treatment, whichever is less. The visa will be valid for a maximum of 3 entries during the one year.
The visa duration starts on the day of issuance, and not on the day of entry into India.
Applicants are required to provide proof of relationship with those they intend to travel with.

A Nigerian passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have2 blank pages for visa stamp.
Duly completed and signed visa application form.
If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
Passport-size photographs (2 x 2” dimension) taken in a light background.
Travel document.
Proof of financial support
Proof of accommodation
Copy of return flight ticket
Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
Medical Insurance.
Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
Copy of travel itinerary.

Validity: up to 1 year
Processing Time: more than 6 weeks
Cost: Not available

Address

Address: 364, Cadastral Zone, Central Business District (CBD), Off Constitution Avenue, FCT, Abuja

Phone

Tel: (+234)7080622800 / (+234)7080622801