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1. Pre-decision · 4–8 weeks before
Valid passport
Mandatory
Issued by: Home government
Common mistake: Validity under 6 months; fewer than 2 blank pages
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Medical history summary
Mandatory
Issued by: Home doctor
Common mistake: Not translated; no doctor signature
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Latest diagnostic reports (blood, biopsy, pathology)
Mandatory
Issued by: Home lab or hospital
Common mistake: Older than 3 months (varies by hospital)
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Imaging (CT, MRI, X-ray, PET)
Mandatory for surgery/oncology
Issued by: Imaging centre
Common mistake: Sending only photos of films, not DICOM
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Current prescriptions
Mandatory
Issued by: Home doctor
Common mistake: Brand names only, no generic names
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Second-opinion request
Optional
Issued by: Patient
Common mistake: Sending to unverified agents instead of hospital desks
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2. Hospital engagement · 3–6 weeks before
Treatment plan / medical opinion
Mandatory
Issued by: Indian hospital
Common mistake: Generic plan with no doctor name
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Cost estimate
Mandatory
Issued by: Indian hospital
Common mistake: Excludes room, ICU days, or implants
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Visa invitation letter
Mandatory for regular Medical Visa; recommended for e-Medical
Issued by: Indian hospital (international desk)
Common mistake: Names of patient or attendants don't match passports exactly
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Appointment confirmation
Recommended
Issued by: Indian hospital
Common mistake: No date or department named
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3. Visa · 2–4 weeks before
Medical visa (e-Medical or regular Medical Visa)
Mandatory
Issued by: e-Visa portal or Indian mission
Online application form
Mandatory
Issued by: e-Visa portal or mission
Common mistake: Using unofficial look-alike visa websites that charge extra
Passport bio-page scan
Mandatory
Issued by: Patient
Common mistake: Blurry scan; glare
Photo (white background, specs as per portal)
Mandatory
Issued by: Patient
Common mistake: Wrong size; spectacles; shadows
Hospital invitation letter / treatment letter
Mandatory for paper visa
Issued by: Hospital
Common mistake: Patient name mismatch
Visa fee
Mandatory
Issued by: Portal
Common mistake: Fee varies by nationality
4. Finance · Before visa
Proof of funds (bank statement / sponsor letter)
Recommended
Issued by: Bank or sponsor
Common mistake: Statement older than 3 months
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Insurance / TPA guarantee letter
Optional
Issued by: Insurer
Common mistake: Insurer not tied up with the Indian hospital
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Government sponsorship letter (Ministry of Health of home country)
If applicable
Issued by: Home government
Common mistake: Letter not addressed to the specific hospital
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Forex / payment receipts
Mandatory for payment
Issued by: Bank, money changer
Common mistake: Cash payments with no receipt; limits on cash (RBI rules)
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5. Travel · 1–2 weeks before
Flight tickets
Mandatory
Issued by: Airline
Common mistake: Entering through an airport not designated for e-Visa
Source:S1
Travel insurance
Recommended
Issued by: Insurer
Common mistake: Excludes the planned treatment
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Fit-to-fly certificate
If unwell
Issued by: Home doctor
Common mistake: Not dated within 72 hrs (check with the airline)
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Airline MEDIF form (stretcher, oxygen, wheelchair)
If needed
Issued by: Airline
Common mistake: Filed too late (48–72 hrs)
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Air ambulance clearances
If needed
Issued by: Operator + hospital
Common mistake: Receiving hospital not confirmed in writing
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Printed ETA / visa
Mandatory
Issued by: e-Visa portal
Common mistake: Only on phone, no print
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6. Arrival · Day 0
Immigration at airport
Issued by: Patient
Source:S4S5S6
FRRO/FRO registration
Issued by: Patient (or authorised representative; medical patients may be exempt from appearing in person)
Source:S4S5S6
Hotel / guest-house reporting
Issued by: Hotel
Source:S4S5S6
Hospital reporting
Issued by: Hospital
Source:S4S5S6
SIM card
Issued by: Telecom store
Source:S4S5S6
7. Treatment · During stay
Admission form + passport / visa copies
Mandatory
Issued by: Hospital
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Informed consent forms
Mandatory
Issued by: Hospital
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Interpreter request
Optional
Issued by: Hospital desk
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8. Extension · Before visa expiry
e-FRRO application
Issued by: Patient / hospital
Source:S4
Hospital letter stating continued treatment + expected duration
Mandatory
Issued by: Hospital
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Passport, visa, arrival proof, address proof
Mandatory
Issued by: Patient
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9. Discharge · Last 2–3 days
Discharge summary
Mandatory
Issued by: Hospital
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Final itemised bill + payment receipts
Mandatory
Issued by: Hospital
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Prescription + medicine letter
Mandatory if carrying medicines; check home-country import rules
Issued by: Hospital doctor
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Fit-to-fly certificate
If required
Issued by: Hospital doctor
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Follow-up plan + teleconsult details
Recommended
Issued by: Hospital
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Copies of all reports, imaging (DICOM)
Recommended
Issued by: Hospital
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Registration certificate surrender (if registered)
If registered
Issued by: FRRO / immigration
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10. Post-return · After return
Records transfer to home doctor
Issued by: Patient
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Insurance reimbursement claim
Issued by: Patient
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Teleconsult notes
Issued by: Hospital
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