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India e-Medical Attendant visafor companions.

The e-Medical Attendant visa is for family members or carers travelling with a patient who has an e-Medical visa. Up to two attendants can go with each patient.

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  • Up to 2Attendants per patient
  • LinkedTo the patient’s e-Medical visa
  • Same datesFollows the patient’s visa
  • Passport + photoMain documents

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What it covers

Caring for the patient

Being with a family member during treatment.

Support during recovery

Staying with them while they recover in India.

Not covered

  • Travelling without the patient
  • Tourism as the main purpose
  • Paid work

Documents you’ll need

DocumentDetailsNeeded
Passport photo pageA clear scan or photo of the page with your photo and details. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages.Required
PhotoRecent, in colour, front-facing with eyes open and no glasses. Plain white or light background, no shadows or borders. We crop and resize it for you.Required
Patient’s e-Medical visaDetails of the e-Medical visa of the person you’re accompanying.Required
Hospital letterA copy of the hospital letter for the patient.Helpful
UK residence statusIf you’re not a British citizen: your UK eVisa share code page, BRP or settlement document.If applicable

Upload them from your phone. We check every document and resize it to the official limits before we submit.

  1. 1

    Apply online

    Answer a few simple questions and upload your photo and passport page.

  2. 2

    We check and submit

    An adviser reviews every answer, fixes photo or document problems and submits it.

  3. 3

    Receive your ETA

    Your Electronic Travel Authorisation is emailed to you once approved.

  4. 4

    Fly to India

    Print your ETA and show it at immigration, where your e-Visa is stamped in your passport.

Rules to know before you travel

How long you can stay

Your visa follows the patient’s e-Medical visa. Always check the dates shown on your e-Visa.

It can’t be extended or changed

An e-Visa can’t be extended or switched to another type of visa once you’re in India, so choose the right one before you travel.

Arrive at an approved airport or seaport

You must enter India through one of the airports or seaports approved for e-Visas. All the main international airports are included, such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Goa and Kochi. You can leave from any immigration checkpoint.

Who can’t use an e-Visa

People of Pakistani origin, anyone with a military, police or security background (serving or retired), and holders of diplomatic or official passports must apply for a regular visa instead.

Fill in the e-Arrival card

Before you fly, complete India’s free e-Arrival card online within 72 hours of arrival. It’s arrival information, not a visa. How the e-Arrival card works

No protected areas

An e-Visa isn’t valid for protected, restricted or cantonment areas. Visiting places such as parts of the North East, Sikkim or the Andaman Islands may need a separate permit.

Can’t use an e-Visa?

Pakistani origin, a military or police background, work, journalism or a longer stay all need a regular visa. We help with those too.

Regular Indian visas

Fees

Two fees, shown separately, so you always know where your money goes.

VisaProcessing timeEntriesGovernment feeOur feeTotal you pay
e-Medical Attendant visaPer attendantAsk usMultiple entries–Call for price–

The government fee is set by India and depends on your nationality. It isn’t refundable, even if the visa is refused. Our fee is per person and includes checking your documents, fixing your photo and scans, and submitting your application.

No “express” fees. The Indian government doesn’t sell faster e-Visas, so we don’t either. Our job is getting your application right first time.

How the e-Medical Attendant visa works

The patient applies for the e-Medical visa first. Each attendant then applies separately, giving the patient’s details. No more than two attendant visas can be granted for one patient.

What you need for an e-Medical Attendant visa

A passport valid for at least six months with two blank pages, a recent photo, and the details of the patient’s e-Medical visa. A copy of the hospital letter is useful too. We prepare each e-Medical Attendant visa alongside the patient’s application, so the details match.

How long can attendants stay?

An e-Medical Attendant visa follows the patient’s e-Medical visa, so attendants can stay for the same period and make the same number of entries. Always check the dates shown on your e-Visa.

Related pages

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Questions people ask

Who can be a medical attendant?

A family member or carer travelling to look after the patient during treatment.

Do attendants need their own application?

Yes. Each attendant needs their own e-Medical Attendant visa.

How early should I apply?

At least 4 days before you arrive in India, and no more than 120 days before. We recommend applying 2 to 3 weeks ahead in case anything needs correcting.

Is the e-Visa fee refundable if I’m refused?

No. The Government of India’s e-Visa fee pays for processing your application, so it isn’t refunded if the visa is refused or you cancel your trip. That’s why we check everything before you pay it.

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