MEDICAL VISA FROM ZAMBIA TO INDIA
Zambia Patients seeking affordable and best-quality medical treatment in India must get Medical Visas to visit India. A Zambian Patient coming to India for Medical treatment will be granted a Medical Visa (MED). At the same time, the co-travelers with the Zambian patients will be given the Medical Attendant Visa (MED X). CMCS Health, the best Medical Tourism Provider Agency in India assists Zambian patients in procuring Medical Visas for coming to India.
| What is an Indian Medical Visa? |
| Eligibility Criteria for Indian Medical Visa for Zambian Patients |
| Medical Visa from Zambia to India |
| Documents Needed for Indian Medical Visa for Zambian Patients |
| Guidelines for Online Medical Visa Application for Zambian Patients |
| Indian Medical Visa Fee for Zambian Nationals |
| Time Duration for Medical Visa Approval for Zambian Patients |
| Contact Details of Indian High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia |
| E-Medical Visa from Zambia to India |
| Validity of Indian Medical Visa for Zambian Patients and Medical Visa Extension in India |
| Best Medical Tourism Assistance for Zambian Patients |
| Top Medical Treatments in India Zambians prefer |
| Best Indian Doctors for Treatment of Zambian Patients |
| Top Indian Hospitals for Medical Treatment of Zambian Patients |
What does it mean by "Medical Visa"?
A medical visa is a permission granted to a foreigner by the government of another country to receive medical treatment in that country. Zambian patients seeking medical treatment in India must get a Medical Visa from Zambia to India. A Medical Visa to India is permission granted by the Government of India (Ministry of External Affairs) to a Zambian patient and his/her Medical Attendants for traveling to India and staying in India for a short duration (Duration of the Medical Treatment In India).
- Different Types of Medical Visas are granted to the patients and the co-traveler (Medical Attendant, medical professional). 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.
The Eligibility Criteria for Medical Visa from Zambia to India
Zambian Citizens can be granted Indian Medical Visas with valid Zambian Passports. The actual reason for coming to India is Medical Treatment for themselves or as co-travelers with a patient as Medical Attendants.
Medical Visa from Zambia to India
Zambian 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 Zambian patient. The Indian high commissions in Lusaka issue medical visas for Zambian nationals. Zambian 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 in Lusaka with the specified documents. Zambian Patients can also apply for an E-Medical Visa from Zambia to India.
Documents Required for Indian Medical Visa for Zambia Patients
The Zambia 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 Medical Visa application to the Indian High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia.
Valid Zambia Passports
Zambian patients and their medical attendants applying for Indian Medical visas must have Zambia 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 Zambian Doctor
A Zambian patient applying for a Medical Visa to India must have a referral letter from a local doctor in Zambia, describing the patient's medical condition and mentioning that the patient's condition can be better treated outside Zambia.
All Supporting Investigation reports.
Zambian 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
Zambian 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 Zambia, using the hospital email ID.
Financial standing and Bank Details of the Patient
Patients applying for a Medical Visa from Zambia 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.
Guidelines for Applying Online for a Medical Visa from Zambia to India
Zambian 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 in Zambia for an online Medical Visa Application. The URL for online visa application submission is as mentioned below :
https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html
Zambian 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 Zambia from the drop-down.
- In the next block, "Indian Mission/Office", select Lusaka.
- In the Nationality block, Select "Zambia".
- 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.
- Re-enter your email ID to Reconfirm your.
- 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.
Appearing in Person At the Indian High Commission, Lusaka, Zambia for Medical Visa Application Submission
Zambian patients and their Medical attendants should appear in person at the Indian High Commission in Lusaka, 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 original 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 granting of Medical visas and Medical attendant visas, your passports will be stamped with your medical visa details.
Indian Medical Visa Fee for Zambian Patients
Zambian patients applying for an Indian Medical Visa must pay the Medical Visa fee for the processing of their Medical Visa from Zambia to India. Without the Medical Visa Fee, their Medical Visa will not be processed.
| Indian Medical Visa Fee for Zambian Nationals for six months (single or multiple entry) | 2130 Kwacha / 80 USD |
| Indian Medical Visa Fee for Zambian Nationals from Six months and up to one year (single or multiple entry) | 3150 Kwacha / 120 USD |
Please Note:
- The Patient or their Caretakers are given the Bank Account Details of the Indian High Commission in Lusaka, by the officer at the visa application submission counter at the Indian High Commission in Zambia. They have to deposit the visa fee in the bank account.
- Visa fees can also be paid by swiping a debit or credit card.
Time for Medical Visa Processing (Medical Visa from Zambia to India)
Usually, it takes three to five working days for "Regular/Paper Medical Visa from Zambia to India" processing after submission of the Medical Visa application and paying of 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.
Details of the Indian High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia
Zambian Patients and their medical attendants must appear in person at the Indian High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia for submission of their Medical Visa Application and their Passports for Regular/Paper Medical Visas on the given date and time.
Address of Indian High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia
No.1, Pandit Nehru Road,
Longacres, P.O. Box 32111
Lusaka, Zambia.
Phone Numbers of the Indian High Commission in Lusaka, Zambia
+260-211-253159/60
E-Mail of Indian High Commission, Zambia
Time for Submission of Medical Visa Application
Between 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM (Working days - Monday to Friday)
Time for Collection of Medical Visa and Passport
Between 3 PM to 5 PM (Working days - Monday to Friday)
E-Medical Visa from Zambia to India
Zambia patients can also avail E-Medical Visa facility for coming to India for a short duration of medical treatments. 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.
- Zambia 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.
- Zambia 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).
- Zambia patients and their medical attendants must pay the e-medical visa fee, at least 4 days before their travel date to India, otherwise, the e-medical visa application will not be processed. Bank transaction charges of 2.5% will be charged additionally on e-Medical Visa fees.
- Zambian patient and their medical attendants should carry a copy of Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) along with him/her at the time of travel.
- Zambian 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.
- The e-Medical Visa fee payment status updation may take up to 2 hours due to technical reasons/network delays. Before re-applying, the applicants are requested to wait for 2 hours for payment status updating, after final submission of the application form and payment of the fee. In cases, where the e-Medical Visa fee has been deducted but the status is not updated, the applicants are advised to verify their payment status by clicking on the 'Verify Payment/Pay Visa Fee' tab or by clicking on the link Verify Payment.
- 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.
Zambian patients and their medical attendants coming to India on e-medical visas must undergo biometrics validation at the Indian airport itself.
Validity of Indian Medical Visa and Medical Visa Extension in India
The Indian Medical Visa for Zambian 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.
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- Medical Visa Invitation letter from Indian Hospital
- Cost Estimation of Medical Treatments in India
- Medical Visa from Zambia to India assistance
- Medical travel itinerary to India and Back to Zambia
- 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 Zambia after successful Medical treatment in India
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