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The initial period for such a visa may be up to a period of one year or the period of treatment, whichever is less, which can be extended for a further period up to one year by the State Government/ FRROs on the production of medical certificate/ advice from the reputed/ recognized/ specialized hospitals in the country. Any further extension will be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs only on the recommendations of the State Government/ FRROs supported by appropriate Medical documents. Such visa will be valid for maximum three entries during one year. State Government/ FRROs may permit one additional entry in emergent situation if required.
Foreigners coming on M visa' will be required to get themselves registered mandatorily well within the period of 14 days of arrival with the concerned FRROs/ FROs Mentioned below are the conditions and procedures to apply for an Indian Medical Visa.
Conditions of Medical Visa Law India.
A medical category visa may be issued with the following conditions:
The Indian Missions/ Posts abroad may scrutinize the medical documents very carefully and satisfy themselves about the bona fide purpose for which medical treatment visa is being requested.
Mission may satisfy that the applicant has sought preliminary medical advice from his country of origin/ country of residence and he has been advised to go for specialized medical treatment. In case the foreign national desires to go for treatment under the Indian system of Medicines, his case may also be considered.
This type of visa should be granted for seeking medical attendance only in reputed/ recognized specialized hospitals/ treatment centers in the country. Although non- exhaustive, following illustrative list of ailments would be of primary consideration; serious ailments like neuro-surgery; ophthalmic disorders; heart related problems; renal disorders; organ transplantations; plastic surgery; joint replacement etc. The basic idea would be that the mission is satisfied about the need of the foreign national to come to India for medical treatment/ health enhancements.
Attendant/ family members of the patient coming to India for medical treatment shall be granted miscellaneous visa co-terminus with the M Visa' of the patient. Such visa may be granted the spouse/ children or those who have blood relations with the patient. However, not more than two attendants may be allowed at a time for grant of miscellaneous visa. Such visa will be called MX visa'. Such foreigners are also required to get themselves registered with the local FRROs/ FROs well within 14 days from the date of arrival.
It may be clarified that Medical Visa' will be available to all the foreign nationals, including China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. However, Registration formalities for Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals will be as per the provisions contained in para 106 in respect of Bangladeshi national and para 118 of the visa manual in respect of Pakistani nationals. Similarly, entry and departure of these foreign nationals will also be governed as per the existing policy with respect to these nationals.
