Government of India Supports International Patients for Treatment

The Government of India Supports International Patients for Treatment

1. Medical Visa (M-Visa) & e-Medical Visa

• The Indian government provides medical visas (M-Visa) and e-Medical Visas to patients from over 160 countries.

• Patients can also bring attendants or caregivers on an e-Medical Attendant Visa.

• The visa process is simplified and fast-tracked for medical travelers.

2. Heal in India Initiative

• A flagship initiative launched to position India as a global hub for medical and wellness tourism.

• Aims to provide a seamless experience from visa to hospital admission and post-treatment care.

• Plans include multilingual helplines, international patient facilitation centers, and a centralized portal.

3. Integration with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)

• India is building a digital health ecosystem where patients can securely share medical records with Indian hospitals before arrival.

• Promotes transparency and faster pre-treatment consultation.

4. Affordable and High-Quality Healthcare

• India offers world-class healthcare services at a fraction of the cost compared to Western countries.

• Treatments in cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, organ transplants, fertility, and cosmetic surgery are especially popular.

5. Collaboration with Accredited Hospitals

• The government promotes NABH-accredited (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals) and JCI-accredited (Joint Commission International) hospitals to ensure international standards of care.

6. International Patient Facilitation Services

• Many Indian hospitals have dedicated international patient departments to assist with:

  • Visa letters

  • Airport pickups

  • Language translators

  • Accommodation arrangements

7. Wellness and AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga, etc.)

• India also promotes alternative healing systems under AYUSH, including Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy, drawing wellness tourists.

Al Hind Cure is the govt approved medical facilitator that helping hundreds of patients from Bangladesh, Nepal, Afghanistan, Maldives, African nations (Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania), and Middle East countries to get cure in India.