Question 1

What is an Indian medical visa (MED) and who can apply?

Accepted Answer

The Indian Medical Visa (MED) is issued to a patient travelling for treatment at a recognised hospital, and MED-X visas are issued to up to two attendants travelling with that patient. You apply online for the eMedical Visa, or at your nearest Indian mission, using a Visa Invitation Letter issued by the treating hospital. We obtain that letter from the hospital, check your documents against the current checklist and guide the application so it is not rejected for avoidable errors.

Question 2

How long does the medical visa take, and how long is it valid?

Accepted Answer

eMedical Visas are usually decided within 72 hours of a complete application, though timelines vary by nationality and by season. The eMedical Visa allows a stay of up to 60 days from arrival with triple entry, and a regular MED visa can be issued for longer courses of treatment. If your treatment plan needs more time, the hospital issues a continuation letter and we help you apply for an extension through FRRO.

Question 3

What is FRRO registration and do I really need it?

Accepted Answer

Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) registration is mandatory for medical visa holders and their attendants, and must be completed within 14 days of arrival in India. It is a common failure point for patients who travel unassisted. We prepare the online file, upload the hospital and accommodation documents, book the appointment and accompany you to the office where an in-person visit is required.

Question 4

What happens after I upload my medical reports?

Accepted Answer

A medical coordinator reviews your reports the same working day and confirms receipt on WhatsApp. Your anonymised case summary is then sent to two or three accredited hospitals. Within roughly 48 hours you receive written opinions containing the named surgeon, the proposed procedure, the expected length of stay and an itemised cost estimate, exactly as the hospital issued it. There is no charge for this review and no obligation to travel.

Question 5

Which documents should I send for a treatment opinion?

Accepted Answer

Send the most recent diagnosis or discharge summary, imaging reports such as CT, MRI, PET or X-ray, recent blood work, biopsy or histopathology reports if any, a list of current medication, and the patient's age and passport nationality page. PDF or clear phone photographs are both fine. If something essential is missing, your coordinator will tell you precisely what to ask your local doctor for.

Question 6

How does hospital admission work when I arrive in India?

Accepted Answer

A named coordinator meets you inside Delhi airport arrivals at any hour, arranges a wheelchair or ambulance transfer if needed, and takes you to the hospital or your accommodation. On admission day we assist with international patient desk registration, passport and visa verification, the initial deposit and the pre-anaesthetic workup, and we stay with you for the first consultation so nothing is lost in translation.

Question 7

Are the cost estimates final, and do you add a commission?

Accepted Answer

Estimates are presented exactly as the hospital issues them, and we do not load a commission onto your hospital bill. A hospital estimate assumes an uncomplicated course of treatment; if the surgical team finds that additional care such as extra ICU days is required, the cost changes and the hospital informs you in writing before proceeding. Our own concierge charges, where they apply, are quoted separately and invoiced under GST.

Question 8

What support is available after discharge and back home?

Accepted Answer

Before you fly, we make sure you have discharge summaries, the medication schedule, implant or pathology records and a fitness-to-fly note where required. We arrange your airport transfer and schedule a follow-up teleconsultation with the treating surgeon after you return home. Your coordinator stays reachable on WhatsApp for report sharing and any question your local doctor may have.

Question 9

How much does heart bypass surgery (CABG) cost in India?

Accepted Answer

A self-pay CABG package at an NABH or JCI accredited hospital in Delhi NCR typically runs USD 4,500–7,500, against roughly USD 70,000–150,000 in the USA and GBP 20,000–35,000 privately in the UK. The package usually covers the surgeon and anaesthetist fees, operation theatre, ICU and ward stay, routine investigations and medication during admission. Off-pump surgery, a redo procedure, poor left-ventricular function or diabetes-related complications can move the estimate upward, which is why the hospital only issues a firm figure after a cardiac surgeon reads your angiography.

Question 10

How long do I stay in India for bypass surgery?

Accepted Answer

Plan for about 18 to 21 days in total: two or three days of pre-operative workup, roughly 6 to 8 days in hospital including 1 to 2 days in ICU, and another 7 to 10 days recovering nearby before the surgeon clears you to fly. Your attendant stays with you throughout on a MED-X visa, and we book accommodation within a short drive of the hospital so review visits are easy.

Question 11

Which is better for a cardiac case — angioplasty or bypass?

Accepted Answer

That decision belongs to the cardiac surgeon reading your angiogram, not to a coordinator. In broad terms, single-vessel disease is often treated with angioplasty and stents, while triple-vessel or left-main disease with diabetes is more commonly advised for bypass. We send your angiography to two or three hospitals so you receive independent written opinions and can see whether the surgeons agree.

Question 12

How much does cancer treatment cost in India?

Accepted Answer

Cost depends entirely on stage and modality. As a guide, a chemotherapy cycle commonly costs USD 400–1,500, a full course of IMRT or IGRT radiotherapy USD 4,000–8,000, and major cancer surgery USD 5,000–10,000. Targeted therapy and immunotherapy are priced per drug and per cycle and are quoted separately. Because oncology bills accumulate over months, we ask hospitals for a phase-by-phase estimate so you can budget for the whole protocol rather than the first admission only.

Question 13

Can I get a second opinion on my biopsy before I travel?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and we recommend it. Send the histopathology report, immunohistochemistry if done, and recent PET-CT or MRI. Medical oncologists at two or three accredited hospitals review the file and return written opinions in roughly 48 hours stating the proposed protocol, number of cycles and expected cost. Many patients use this review to confirm the plan their local doctor has already suggested.

Question 14

How long does a cancer patient need to stay in India?

Accepted Answer

Surgery alone usually means 2 to 3 weeks. A radiotherapy course typically requires 5 to 7 weeks of daily weekday sessions. Chemotherapy is often given in cycles three weeks apart, so some patients complete two cycles in India and continue the remainder at home under a shared protocol. The oncologist will confirm which parts of the treatment can safely be transferred back to your local hospital.

Question 15

What is the cost of knee replacement surgery in India?

Accepted Answer

A total knee replacement generally costs USD 4,000–6,000 per knee and a total hip replacement USD 5,000–7,500, compared with USD 30,000–50,000 in the USA. The implant brand and bearing surface are the biggest variables: a standard cobalt-chrome implant sits at the lower end, while high-flexion, oxidised-zirconium or robotic-assisted procedures cost more. Ask for the implant make and model in writing — every estimate we forward includes it.

Question 16

Can both knees be replaced during one trip?

Accepted Answer

Bilateral replacement in a single sitting is routinely done in India for medically fit patients and saves a second journey and a second anaesthetic. Fitness depends on cardiac status, diabetes control, weight and haemoglobin. The orthopaedic surgeon decides after the pre-anaesthetic assessment, and the estimate will show both single-stage and staged pricing so you can compare.

Question 17

When can I fly home after a joint replacement?

Accepted Answer

Most patients are discharged 4 to 5 days after surgery and are cleared to fly around 12 to 16 days after the operation, once wound review and physiotherapy milestones are met. We arrange the fitness-to-fly note, request extra legroom or wheelchair assistance for the flight, and schedule a teleconsultation with the surgeon after you reach home.

Question 18

Can a foreign national have a kidney or liver transplant in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes, with a living related donor. Indian law under the Transplantation of Human Organs Act permits transplants for foreign nationals when the donor is a near relative, and the case must be cleared by the hospital's authorisation committee and the donor's embassy. Commercial donation is illegal and no reputable hospital will consider it. We prepare the documentation set — relationship proof, notarised affidavits and embassy letters — so the committee hearing is not delayed.

Question 19

How much does a kidney or liver transplant cost in India?

Accepted Answer

A living-donor kidney transplant is typically USD 13,000–18,000 and a living-donor liver transplant USD 28,000–40,000, both including donor workup and surgery, recipient surgery, ICU care and the initial immunosuppression. Costs rise if the donor workup identifies a problem, if a swap or ABO-incompatible transplant is needed, or if rejection episodes require extended ICU care.

Question 20

How long must the patient and donor stay in India?

Accepted Answer

Kidney transplant patients usually stay 6 to 8 weeks in total and donors around 3 to 4 weeks. Liver transplant recipients generally stay 8 to 12 weeks. The extended stay covers the committee clearance, workup, surgery and the crucial early period of immunosuppression monitoring. We handle FRRO registration and visa extension for both patient and donor during that time.

Question 21

How much does one IVF cycle cost in India?

Accepted Answer

A standard IVF cycle with ICSI usually costs USD 2,500–4,000 including consultations, stimulation monitoring, egg retrieval, fertilisation and a fresh transfer. Stimulation medication is billed separately and varies with your protocol and ovarian reserve. Frozen embryo transfer in a later cycle typically costs USD 800–1,200, and pre-implantation genetic testing is priced per embryo.

Question 22

How many weeks does an IVF cycle take in India?

Accepted Answer

Allow around three to four weeks in the country for a fresh cycle: baseline tests, 10 to 12 days of stimulation with regular scans, retrieval, then transfer five days later. Couples who prefer a freeze-all approach sometimes split the journey into two shorter trips. Your fertility specialist will map the calendar around your menstrual cycle before you book flights.

Question 23

What does spine surgery cost in India?

Accepted Answer

A lumbar microdiscectomy commonly costs USD 3,000–4,500, a single-level fusion USD 5,500–8,500 and cervical disc replacement USD 6,000–9,000. Implant choice, the number of levels operated and whether navigation or a surgical microscope is used all affect the final figure, and each estimate we forward itemises those elements.

Question 24

Is minimally invasive spine surgery available in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Endoscopic discectomy, tubular decompression and navigation-guided fusion are performed routinely at the hospitals in our network, generally meaning smaller incisions, less blood loss and a shorter hospital stay. Whether you are a candidate depends on your MRI findings, so the spine surgeon confirms the approach in the written opinion rather than at the bedside.

Procedure	India	USA	UK	You save
Coronary Artery Bypass (CABG)	$5,500 – $8,000	$70,000 – $130,000	$30,000 – $45,000	up to 90%
Heart Valve Replacement	$6,000 – $9,500	$80,000 – $170,000	$35,000 – $50,000	up to 90%
Angioplasty with Stent	$3,500 – $6,000	$28,000 – $60,000	$15,000 – $22,000	up to 85%
Total Knee Replacement (one knee)	$4,200 – $6,500	$35,000 – $60,000	$16,000 – $25,000	up to 85%
Total Hip Replacement	$4,800 – $7,000	$40,000 – $65,000	$17,000 – $26,000	up to 85%
Spine Fusion Surgery	$5,000 – $8,500	$60,000 – $110,000	$25,000 – $38,000	up to 88%
Liver Transplant (living donor)	$28,000 – $45,000	$300,000 – $500,000	$180,000 – $250,000	up to 90%
Kidney Transplant	$13,000 – $20,000	$250,000 – $400,000	$90,000 – $130,000	up to 92%
Bone Marrow Transplant (allogeneic)	$28,000 – $45,000	$300,000 – $800,000	$150,000 – $250,000	up to 90%
Cancer Surgery + Chemotherapy cycle	$3,000 – $12,000	$50,000 – $150,000	$25,000 – $70,000	up to 88%
IMRT / Radiotherapy (full course)	$4,500 – $8,000	$40,000 – $80,000	$20,000 – $35,000	up to 88%
Robotic Prostate Surgery	$7,000 – $10,000	$45,000 – $90,000	$20,000 – $30,000	up to 85%
IVF with ICSI (per cycle)	$2,800 – $4,500	$15,000 – $25,000	$8,000 – $12,000	up to 80%
Bariatric / Weight Loss Surgery	$5,000 – $7,500	$20,000 – $35,000	$12,000 – $18,000	up to 78%
Cochlear Implant (unilateral)	$16,000 – $24,000	$50,000 – $100,000	$40,000 – $60,000	up to 75%
Cataract Surgery (per eye, premium lens)	$700 – $1,600	$4,000 – $8,000	$3,000 – $5,000	up to 80%
Dental Implant (per implant)	$400 – $900	$3,000 – $5,500	$2,500 – $4,000	up to 85%
Brain Tumour Surgery (craniotomy)	$6,500 – $11,000	$70,000 – $150,000	$35,000 – $60,000	up to 90%
Full Health Check (executive)	$150 – $400	$1,500 – $3,500	$900 – $2,000	up to 85%

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What is an Indian medical visa (MED) and who can apply?

What is an Indian medical visa (MED) and who can apply?

How long does the medical visa take, and how long is it valid?

How long does the medical visa take, and how long is it valid?

What is FRRO registration and do I really need it?

What is FRRO registration and do I really need it?

What happens after I upload my medical reports?

What happens after I upload my medical reports?

Which documents should I send for a treatment opinion?

Which documents should I send for a treatment opinion?

How does hospital admission work when I arrive in India?

How does hospital admission work when I arrive in India?

Are the cost estimates final, and do you add a commission?

Are the cost estimates final, and do you add a commission?

What support is available after discharge and back home?

What support is available after discharge and back home?

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How much does heart bypass surgery (CABG) cost in India?

How much does heart bypass surgery (CABG) cost in India?

How long do I stay in India for bypass surgery?

How long do I stay in India for bypass surgery?

Which is better for a cardiac case — angioplasty or bypass?

Which is better for a cardiac case — angioplasty or bypass?