India Medical Visa from Edinburgh
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- Medical Visa and Medical Attendant visa Processing
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Eligibility for Medical Visa from Edinburgh to India
- India Medical visa is granted to those who require higher medical treatment.
- Patients should seek treatment only at a recognized/reputed/specialized hospital/healthcare center in India.
- Two medical attendants can accompany a patient in India Medical attendant visa from Edinburgh. They can be his/her family members or close associates.
India Medical Visa Requirements – Edinburgh
MEDICAL VISA
A medical visa (MED Visa) is granted for an individual whose sole purpose is to seek medical treatment in established/recognized/specialized hospitals/treatment centres in India.
Applicant should submit the medical documents establishing the need for and the bonafides of taking medical treatment in India.
Attendant/family members of the patient coming to India for medical treatment shall be granted Medical Attendant visa validity of which will be co-terminus with the Medical Visa. Such visa may be granted to the spouse/ children or to those who have blood relations with the patient.
Requirements
The applicant should have preliminary recommendation from Edinburgh clearly advising the applicant to seek specialized medical treatment in India.
A letter of admission from the recognized hospital or treatment centres in India
Proof of finances to cover the cost of the treatment and other expenses in India
Return air-ticket.
A Medical Attendant Visa can be granted to up to two attendants who intend to accompany the person granted the medical visa. Attendants should be spouse/children or those having blood relations with the patient. Medical Attendant visas will have the same validity as the Medical visa.
All requirements of medical visa will apply to medical attendant visa. 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 1 year.
Requirement for Medical Visa:
Copy of preliminary medical advice stating that applicant needs specialized treatment and has been referred to hospital in India. Or- Copy of letter of appointment with doctor in some recognized medical institution in India.
- Documentary proof of his financial standing.
- Attendant/family members escorting patient to India for medical treatment are granted medical attendant visa co-terminus with medical visa of the patient. Maximum two persons can accompany the patient as attendant/escort. Patient is issued Medical Visa while accompanying persons are issued Medical Escort Visa. Fee for both are same.
- Persons going on ‘Medical visa’ or ‘Medical Escort Visa’ will be required to get themselves registered mandatory well within the period of 14 days of arrival in India with the concerned FRROs/ FROs.
Copy of preliminary medical advice stating that applicant needs specialized treatment and has been referred to hospital in India. OrPlease note the following when applying for a visa:
- Passport valid for minimum 6 months beyond the date of intended departure from India. The visa validity period may not extend beyond the passport’s validity expiry date.
- Visitors to India should hold a valid yellow fever certificate. Vaccination should have been taken at least 14 days before the date of travel
- The Applicant should personally sign the application at the two designated places.
- Application forms should be filled completely, correctly and legibly; incomplete and illegible forms may not be entertained.
- Applications for minors should be accompanied by the original and of the Birth Certificate of the minor and consent letter signed by BOTH parents, along with original IDs of the parents.
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Indian Medical Visa Processing Fee
The visa fee depends upon the type of applied for and duration of visa. Visa fee is divided into various types depending upon the case viz; Basic fee, special fee, processing fee by out-sourcing agency. During the online registration process, at the end of the process the basic fee shall be displayed. However, this fee shall be indicative only and final fee shall be charged while submitting the application at the respective counters Fee once received are non refundable even if the visa application is withdrawn, the visa is not granted, or if visa issued is of shorter duration of period than applied for or otherwise issued or returned at a time or on terms and conditions that may vary from those sought by the applicant. For further information on this, please check with local embassy office or Indian Visa Application center office or websites for information on applicable fee and payment methods.
Working Days and Time
- Working hours: PRU Working hours:- 09.30 to 01.00 p.m / 02.00 to 05.00 p.m (Mon-Fri)
Yellow Fever and Oral Polio Vaccines (OPV)
The Yellow Fever and Oral Polio Vaccines (OPV) are mandatory for all the visitors (including patients), of all nationalities, travelling to India from the countries of accreditation of this Mission i.e. Edinburgh. The Yellow Fever medicines should be administered at least 10 days and OPV at least 4 weeks prior to traveling India through a Government approved medical clinic, Institute or hospital. The certificates of Yellow Fever and Polio Vaccination should be carried along with the other immigration documents. This is a mandatory requirement as per the Government of India’s regulations.
Contact Details and Working Hours of Indian High Commission and Consulates in Edinburgh.
EMBASSY OF INDIA
For Enquiries :
- Address : Consulate General of India, 17 Rutland Square, Edinburgh EH1 2BB,UK
Email : cg.edinburgh@mea.gov.in
Telephone Numbers : 0131 229 2144
Fax Number : 0131 229 2155
Emergency Contact Number : +44-7983029591
High Commission of India
India House, Aldwych, London, WC2B 4NA
E-mail: info.london@hcilondon.in
Telephone No. : 00-44 (0) 20 8629 5950, After Office Hours : (0) 20-7632-3035
India Medical E Visa for Edinburgh
All nationals of Edinburgh can apply for e-Tourist, e-Business or e-Medical Visa. Following are the key features of the e-visa facility –
1. There are three sub-categories of the e-visa facility – e-Tourist, e-Business and e-Medical Visa.
2. Applicants are eligible to apply online minimum 4 days in advance of the date of arrival in India, with a window of 120 days. For example, if the applicant is applying on 1st September, then applicant can select a date of arrival from 5th September to 2nd January next year.
3. The validity of the e-Visa would be 60 days from the date of arrival in India. Double entry is permitted on e-Tourist visa and e-Business Visa. Triple entry is permitted on e-Medical Visa,
4. E-Visa can be availed for a maximum of two times in a calendar year i.e. January to December.
Eligibility for India e Visa
- International travelers whose sole objective for visiting India is recreation, sight seeing,casual visit to visit friends and relatives, attending a short term yoga program, medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine, business purpose, as attendant to e-Medical visa holder, attending a conference/ seminar/ workshop organized by a Ministry or Department of the Government of India, State Governments or UT Administrations etc. & their subordinate/ attached organizations & PSUs and no other purpose/activity.
- Passport should have at least six months validity from the date of arrival in India. The passport should have at least two blank pages for stamping by the Immigration Officer.
- International Travelers should have return ticket or onward journey ticket,with sufficient money to spend during his/her stay in India.
- International Travelers having Pakistani Passport or Pakistani origin may please apply for regular Visa at Indian Mission.
- Not available to Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders or Laissez-passer travel document holders.
- Not available to individuals endorsed on Parent’s/Spouse’s Passport i.e. each individual should have a separate passport.
- Not available to International Travel Document Holders.
Online Medical Visa Application to India from Edinburgh
- Go to Indian Visa Online and click on Regular/Paper Visa Application.
- Fill up the required information: your country’s name, high commission, nationality, date of birth, nationality, e-mail id, expected date of arrival in India, visa type and Purpose. Enter the code and click Continue.
Visa Type: Medical Visa / Medical Attendant
Purpose: Medical Treatment of Self / Medical Attendant to Patient
- Fill up each page of the form with your correct details. Click Save and Continue at the bottom after you finish filling up each page.
Any other valid Passport/Identity Certificate(IC) held: No
Please note Temporary Application ID : X925X753BXGBB7Y (Example)
- Enter your medical visa application details regarding the hospital in your country and the concerned hospital in India, duration of treatment, no. of entries, purpose of visit, expected date of journey, expected time of arrival and departure, other information, details about SAARC country visit and reference.
- Reference Name and Address in India: You can provide our details. Contact us for details through Whatsapp:+91 8095504033 or email us contact@expertchikitsa.com
- Upload your picture in the online form by clicking on Upload Photo. It is mandatory to upload your recent photo in the online application form.
- After you click Save and Continue on the third page, a preview containing all your details will appear.
- Go through them thoroughly. Click on Modify/Edit if there is any mistake.
- Click on Verified and Continue if all the data entered by you are correct.
- Go through the set of instructions that appear on the new window and press OK for final registration. To modify details click Cancel.
- After clicking OK a window will appear where you would have to select the appointment date for submission of application at the Mission Counter. Click on Confirm the Appointment.
- Another new window will open after you have clicked on Confirm the Appointment, bearing two options to Print or Save the online application. Save the online application. Do not print it immediately as you may lose the application by doing so.
- Click on Print Registered Application to get the hardcopy of your application form.
- If you haven’t uploaded your picture in the online application form, then paste it in the photo box on the first page. The photograph should be exactly the same size as the box (2inch X 2inch).
- Put your signature on the rectangular box just below the photo box. Do the same in the box at the bottom of the second page.
- Finally, submit the application form along with the required documents at the Mission Counter on the appointed date, mentioned at the right margin of the application, during the working hours.
After Travel to India from Edinburgh
Medical Visa Extension
Visa extension is required when one needs more time for his or her recovery that goes beyond his departure date from India. In that case the patient requires an official letter from the concerned hospital authority stating his/her ailment, treatment procedure and the number of days he/she would take to recover completely to go back to his/her own country. The applicant has to go to the FRRO office with the letter and the required documents to extend his/her stay in the country
FRRO
The Foreigner Regional Registration Office (FRRO) is the primary agency that regulates the registration, movement, stay, departure, and also extension of stay in India. One has to go to the FRRO office if he or she needs to extend her medical visas. Foreigners coming to India for their medical treatment need to have themselves registered in the FRRO office within 14 days of his or her arrival in the country. Below are the contact details of the FRRO offices in India:
Contact Details of Foreigner’s Regional Registration Offices in India (Primarily for visa extension / renewal which may be required for longer duration of treatment)
City: Ahmedabad
Address: Second Floor, Foreigners Section Office, Commissioner of Police, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Phone: 079- 25630150(T)
Email: frroamd@nic.in
Amritsar
Address: Bureau of Immigration, D-123, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar – 143001
Phone: 0183- 2500464 (T) 0183- 2500465 (F)
Email: frroasr@nic.in
Bangalore
Address: 5th Floor, ‘A’ Block, TTMC, BMTC Bus Stand Building, K.H. Road, Shantinagar, Bangalore 560027
Phone: 080-22218195 ,
Email: frroblr-ka@nic.in and 080- 22218196 [Fax]
Calicut
Address:20/1305, Castle View, Thiruvannur Road, Panniyankara,Kallai PO, Kozhikode,KERALA – 673003
Phone: 0495- 2323550 ,
Email: frrocal@nic.infrro-clt@nic.in 0495- 2323550(F)
Chennai
Address: No. 26 Shastri Bhawan Annexe Building 26 Haddows Road, Nungabakkam, Chennai-600006
Phone: 044- 23454970 (Direct), [044- 28251721
(Help Desk – For Queries, Timings – 0600 hrs to 2200 hrs)]
044-23454971 (Fax)
Email: chiochn@nic.in, frrochn@nic.in
Cochin
Address: 2nd Floor, Airlines Building, Cochin International Airport Ltd.,Airport PO, Cochin- 683111, Kerala
Phone:0484- 2611277 (T) , 0484 2611277 (Fax)
Email: frrococ@nic.in, frro.cochin@nic.in
Delhi
Address: East Block —VIII, Level -2 Sector -1 , R.K Puram New Delhi-66
Phone: 011 26711384 (T) , 011- 26711348
Email: frrodli@nic.in
Goa
Address: Goa Police Head Quarters Building, Ground floor, Near Azad Maidan, Panaji, Goa
Phone: 0832- 2428623 (T) 0832- 2428623 (F)
Email: frrogoa@nic.in
Hyderabad
Address:Bureau of Immigration (Ministry of Home Affairs), Old Airport R.G Terminal, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500016
Phone: 040- 27900211 (T), 040- 27901022 , 040- 27900388 (F)
Email: frrohyd@nic.in
Kolkata
Address: 237, A.J.C Bose Road, Kolkata
Phone:033- 22900549 (T)
Email: frrokol@nic.in
Lucknow
Address: 557, Hind Nagar, Kanpur Road Near Old Chungi Lucknow-226012
Phone: 0522- 2432431 (T) 0522- 2432430 (F)
Email: frrolko@nic.in
Mumbai
Address: Annex-|| Bldg., 3rd Floor Badruddin Tayyabji Marg, Behind St.Xavier College, C.S.T Mumbai 400001
Phone: 022- 22621169 (T) 022- 22620721 (F) frromum@nic.in
(The Landmark is near C.S.T railway station and the office is in the lane beside the Times of india building.), For Enquiries on Registration and Visa Services
Phone: 022-22620446, Enquiry For PIO/OCI phone 022- 22621167
Trivandrum
Address: T.C.14/1377, Vazhuthacaud opposite Ganpati temple, Thycaud. P.O Trivandrum-14
Phone: 0471- 2333515(T) 0471- 2333514 (F) frrotvm@nic.in
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