Скачать или смотреть [2025] NEW REQUIREMENTS for Indian Medical Visa invitation Letter | Frequently Asked Questions

Effective 1-Apr-2025, Indian Hospitals must provide Indian Medical Visa Invitation Letters based on the new system-generated format mandated by the FRO (Foreigners Registration Office). FRO is the Indian government agency responsible for administering foreigner registration and immigration related functions for visitors to India.

This video provides a comprehensive overview of the recent changes introduced in the Indian Medical Visa Letter process issued by Indian Hospitals, and the most common questions asked by patients who request for an Indan Visa Invitation Letter as they prepare their travel to India for medical treatment.

Chapters:
0:00 - 1:18 Intro
1:19 - 2:35 What changed in April 2025? What is the new process?
2:36 - 5:49 How does the new system-generated Indian visa letter look?
5:50 - 6:17 Where is the reference number in the new visa invitation letter format?
6:18 - 6:41 Is the Visa Invitation Letter Reference number the same or different for the attendant vs the patient?
6:42 - 7:10 Do I need a passport to receive a Visa Invitation Letter from the Indian Hospital?
7:11 - 8:00 How long does the passport need to be valid to get a visa invitation letter?
8:01 - 8:21 How much does it cost to get an invitation letter from the Indian Hospital?
8:22 - 11:12 Can I get a visa invitation letter from one hospital, but get treatment in another hospital?
11:13 - 11:41 Is a medical visa required for a health checkup?
11:42 - 12:15 What is Ayush Visa? Are the AYUSH Visa and Medical Visa the same? Under the new rules, when applying for a medical visa, should I select 'AYUSH Visa' or 'Medical Visa' as the visa type?
12:16 - 12:41 If I get an invitation letter under one department of Apollo Hospital, can I consult with doctors from other departments as well in the same hospital?
12:43 - 12:59 How long does it take to get a visa invitation letter from Apollo Hospitals in India?
13:00 - 13:55 Under which Indian Mission do I have to collect a visa invitation letter?
13:56 - 14:28 Do I have to apply for a visa at the same address as the visa invitation letter?
14:29 - 15:12 Is an attendant required for a visa invitation letter? Does the attendant have to be related to the patient by blood?
15:13 - 16:07 What is the maximum number of attendants that I can add?
16:08 - 16:26 I have a newborn baby. Do I need to mention my baby’s name in the letter?
16:27 - 16:52 What if I have a child? Do I need to fill in the attendant option for my child? How old do you have to be to serve as an attendant?
16:53 - 17:24 I have some relatives in India, so I am not interested in bringing an attendant from here as a medical attendant. Is this possible?
17:25 - 18:12 We are two patients, but have only one attendant to travel with both of us. How will this work?
18:13 - 19:10 Contact details in India
19:11 - 19:42 For diagnosis in home country, what should we enter? … the specialty, the problem in the report, or the problems we are experiencing in our day-to-day life?
19:43 - 20:32 Is a reference letter from a Home Country doctor required to get an appointment and visa invitation letter from Indian Hospital?
20:36 - 21:12 We previously received treatment at another hospital in India. What should we put in the details for Hospitals in our hometown?
21:13 - 21:44 What to do after receiving a visa invitation letter?
21:45 - 23:50 How to find out if the letter is genuine? How to use the reference number in the Indian Visa Application?
23:51 - 24:45 I got the Visa Letter 1 hour ago, the invitation letter number is not working for my visa Application.
24:46 - 25:08 Where to enter this reference in the visa online application?
25:09 - 28:18 How to get a Visa Invitation Letter from Indian Hospital?
What documents are required to obtain an invitation letter?