Medical Visa from Bangladesh to India

Bangladesh patients seeking affordable and best-quality medical treatment in India must get Medical Visas to visit India. Bangladesh Patients have to apply for a Medical Visa (MED). At the same time, the co-travelers with the Bangladesh patients will apply for a Medical Attendant Visa (MED X). CMCS Health, the best Medical Tourism Provider Agency in India assists Bangladesh patients in procuring Medical visas from Bangladesh to India, assisting in their travel itinerary, and coordinating their medical treatments in India.

Table of Contents - Guidelines for applying Medical Visa from Bangladesh to India.

Definition of Medical Visa

A medical visa is permission granted to a foreigner by the government of another country to receive medical treatment in that country. Bangladesh patients must get a Medical Visa from Bangladesh to India to visit India for medical treatments.

• A Medical Visa to India is permission granted by the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) to Bangladesh patients and their Medical Attendants for traveling to India and staying in India for a short duration (Duration of the Medical Treatment In India).
• Bangladesh Patients are granted Medical Visas and the co-travelers (Medical Attendants) are granted MED X visas. The Medical Visa for Patients is called "MED", and for Medical attendants is called " MED-X".
• A Medical Visa is usually granted for 60 to 90 days (depending upon the duration of treatment) with a single or triple entry facility.
• A "Medical Visa" can be extended from the treatment country itself, if the medical treatment duration exceeds the validity of the Medical Visa.
• Bangladesh Patients can also apply E-Medical Visa for a shorter visit period. E-Medical Visa is granted for 60 days of India stay, it can not be changed or extended.

Medical Visa from Bangladesh to India

Bangladesh patients willing to come to India for medical treatments must apply for an Indian medical visa for themselves and a medical attendant visa for the medical attendant. Generally, two people can come to India as medical attendants for a Bangladesh patient. The Indian high commissions in Dhaka, and the Indian Consulate in Chittagong, Bangladesh issue medical visas for Bangladesh nationals. Bangladesh Patients need to apply for medical visas to India online. On successfully submitting their visa application, they will be given an application number, time, and appointment date to appear at the Visa Center at the Indian High Commission or Indian Consulate in Dhaka and Chittagong, Bangladesh with the specified documents. Bangladesh Patients can also apply for an E-Medical Visa from Bangladesh to India.

Eligibility Criteria for Bangladesh Citizens for a Medical Visa to India

• Bangladesh Citizens with valid Bangladesh passports can apply for Medical Visas from Bangladesh to India.
• The Sole purpose of visiting India must be medical treatment for oneself or as a medical attendant with a Bangladesh Patient.

Document Needed for applying for Medical Visa from Bangladesh to India

Bangladesh patients and their medical attendants who want to travel to India for medical treatment must have the following documents with them to submit an online Indian Medical Visa application.

Valid Bangladesh Passports

Bangladesh patients and their medical attendants applying for Indian Medical visas must have valid Bangladesh passports with a validity of at least six months ( six months of expiry from the date of arrival in India) and at least two blank pages on the passport for stamping by the Indian immigration officials on patients arrival and departure from India.

A referral Letter from a local Bangladesh Doctor

A Bangladesh patient applying for a Medical Visa to India must have a referral letter from a local doctor in Bangladesh describing the patient's medical condition and mentioning that the patient's condition can be better treated outside Bangladesh.

All Supporting Investigation reports.

Bangladesh Patients applying for Medical Visas to India must also have the related medical investigation reports (like blood test reports, x-ray reports, MRI or CT scan reports).

Visa Invitation and Appointment letter from an Indian Hospital

Bangladesh patients applying for a Medical Visa to India must have a letter from a reputed Indian Hospital on the Hospital's letterhead and properly typed, signed, and stamped by the Indian Hospital authorities. The letter must mention the name and passport details of the patients and their medical attendants. Recommendation about treatment course and cost from the treating Indian doctor and appointment date with the doctor for commencement of treatment. Visa invitations and appointment letters also need to be sent to the Indian visa consulate in Chittagong or the Indian High Commission in Dhaka, Bangladesh using the hospital email ID.

Financial standing and Bank Details of the Patient

Patients applying for a Medical Visa from Bangladesh to India must also produce their bank details ( last three months' bank transactions) and their financial standings to confirm that they have sufficient funds for their medical treatments in India.

Two Passport Size photographs of the applicant

Patients and their medical attendants must have clear passport-size photographs with white or light-color backgrounds to be affixed to their online visa application.

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Guidelines for Applying for a Medical Visa from Bangladesh to India

Bangladesh Patients needing regular/paper medical visas must apply online on the Indian High Commission website. They must log in to the Indian High Commission website from Bangladesh for an online Medical Visa Application. The URL for online visa application submission is as mentioned below:

Click Here for an Online Medical Visa Application from Bangladesh to India

Step by Step process for Bangladesh Citizens to apply for an Indian Medical Visa

Bangladesh patients willing to come to India for Medical treatments must go to the above-mentioned URL for online Medical visa application submission.

• After visiting the URL, go to the bottom of the page and in the sky blue colored strip, click on the first block "Regular/paper visa application".
• In the first block, "Country/Region you are applying for a visa from" select Bangladesh from the drop-down.
• In the next block, "Indian Mission/Office", select Chittagong/Dhaka.
• In the Nationality block, Select "Bangladesh".
• In the next block, you have to enter your date of birth in the (DD/MM/YYYY) format. For example, a person born on 16th April 1969 must enter 16/04/1969 as their date of birth.
• Enter your email ID in the next block.
• Reenter your email ID to Reconfirm.
• Enter the expected date of arrival in India in the next block in the (DD/MM/YYYY) format.
• In the "Visa Type" block, enter Medical Visa.
• In the Next block, "Purpose", enter from the drop-down "for patients" and the medical attendants escorting the patient must enter " For Foreign nationals coming as a medical attendant".
• Enter the captcha, as mentioned, and submit.
• It will guide you to the "Medical Visa Application page".
• Fill up all the columns and upload the desired documents.

After the successful submission of the Medical visa application and uploading of the documents, you will get a notification of the successful submission and VISA application ID, Appointment date, and time. Save and take a printout of your submitted Medical Visa Application.

Appearing in Person At the IVACS in Bangladesh

Bangladesh patients and their Medical attendants should appear in person at the IVACS in Bangladesh on the allocated date and time, with two sets of Medical Visa Application printouts, and two photocopies of the first page of the passport, where your name, picture, and passport details are mentioned and the documents needed.

• The Application counter will guide you about the medical visa fee,  and how to pay the medical visa fee.
• Your Passports in original, original documents, and visa fee will be accepted by the officers at the counter and you will be asked to come again for collection of your passports and original documents.

On successful processing of Medical visas and Medical attendant visas, your passports will be stamped with your medical visa details.

Indian Medical Visa Fee for Bangladesh Citizens

Medical Visa fee is not charged to Bangladesh Citizens. A cost of 600 – 700 Bangladeshi Taka (7 – 9 USD) is incurred for medical visa processing by the SBI Bank (State Bank of India) that is to be submitted at IVAC.

The Indian Visa Services regarding acceptance of visa applications and delivery of processed passports are outsourced to Indian Visa Application Centers (IVACs). These centers are operated by the State Bank of India.

There are 11 IVACs in Bangladesh:

• Gulshan, Uttara, Motijheel and Dhanmondi in Dhaka
• Chittagong
• Sylhet
• Khulna
• Barisal
• Mymensingh
• Rangpur
• Rajshahi

Time for Medical Visa Processing for Bangladesh Citizens 

Usually, it takes seven to ten working days for a "Regular/Paper Medical Visa from Bangladesh to India" to be processed after submission of the Medical Visa application and paying the Medical Visa processing fee. Patients can check the status of their Medical Visa status by visiting the Indian High Commission website and entering the VISA ID printed on the receipt of their Medical Visa Application submission and their Passport numbers.

E-Medical Visa from Bangladesh to India

Bangladesh patients can also avail E-Medical Visa facility for coming to India for a short duration of medical treatment. An e-Medical Visa is given for 60 days from the date of arrival in India with a triple entry facility to India. One patient carrying an e-medical visa can accompany a maximum of two medical attendants with e-medical attendant visas.

Click Here for the E-Medical Visa to India link.

• Bangladesh patients and their medical attendants can apply online for an e-medical visa and medical attendant e-medical visa at least 4 days before the date of arrival in India.
• Bangladesh patients and their medical attendants applying online for e-medical visas must upload a recent front-facing passport-size photograph with a white background while submitting their e-medical visa application.
• The first page of the passport showing personal details like name, date of birth, nationality, and expiry date of the passport, is to be uploaded mandatorily by the applicant (both the patient and the medical attendants).
• Bangladesh patient and their medical attendants should carry a copy of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) along with him/her at the time of travel.
• Bangladesh patients and their medical attendants must confirm that ETA status is shown as 'GRANTED' on the e-medical visa website before the commencement of their journey. Applicants can track the status of their application online by clicking Visa Status.
• Patients coming to India from Yellow fever-affected countries or travelers arriving from these countries must carry a YELLOW FEVER VACCINATION CARD at the time of arrival in India, otherwise, they may be quarantined for 6 days upon arrival in India. Please visit our Ministry Of Health & Family Welfare's latest guidelines regarding yellow fever countries here.
• Bangladesh patients and their medical attendants coming to India on e-medical visas must undergo biometrics validation at the Indian airport itself.

Validity of Medical Visa for Bangladesh Patients and Medical Visa Extension

The Indian Medical Visa for Bangladesh Patients is usually for 3 months. It can be extended while staying in India on approval of FFRO of the respective state of India if the patient has to overstay because of continuation and completion of medical treatment. Bangladesh Patients need to get their Medical Treatments in the specified Hospitals (mentioned on their Medical Visa) only. 

CMCS Health - Assistance for Bangladesh Patients

• Gettin Medical opinions about treatment course and cost from Best Indian Doctors.
• Selecting the Treating Doctor and Hospital in India for Medical treatment
• Medical Visa Invitation letter from Indian Hospital
• Cost Estimation of Medical Treatments in India
• Medical Visa from Bangladesh to India assistance
• Medical travel itinerary to India and Back to Bangladesh
• Medical Treatment scheduling and coordination
• Assisting in other logistics like accommodation (Guest House or Hotel) in India during medical treatment
• Transportation during India Stay
• Medical Treatment follow-up once the patient reaches back Bangladesh after successful Medical treatment in India

Medical Treatments in India Preferred by Bangladesh Patients

Bangladesh Patients prefer following medical treatments in India because of the low cost of medical treatments and the significantly high success rates:

Bangladesh Patients prefer Kidney Transplant Surgery in India.

Bangladesh Patients prefer Liver Transplant Surgery in India.

Bangladesh Patients prefer Bone marrow Transplant treatment in India.

Bangladesh Patients prefer Heart Surgeries and Cardiac Treatments in India.

Bangladesh Patients prefer Cancer Treatment in India.

Bangladesh Patients prefer Robotic Knee Replacement in India.

Robotic Hip Replacement in India for Bangladesh Patients.

Bangladesh Patients prefer Spine Surgery in India.

Bangladesh Patients prefer Brain Surgery in India.