Medical visa from Guinea to India
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Medical visa from Guinea to India

The phrase “medical tourism,” which is sometimes used to refer to “medical travel,” “health tourism,” or “global healthcare,” refers to the rapidly expanding practice of travelling across international borders in search of medical care. Travellers often seek out complex surgery and elective procedures, among other services.

India is a popular destination for medical tourism because of the following characteristics:

Most doctors and surgeons working for Indian hospitals got their education or training in different medical facilities in the US, Europe, or other wealthy nations. Most doctors and nurses are fluent in English.

Multinational companies provide cutting-edge medical and diagnostic equipment to numerous Indian hospitals. Even the most cost-conscious visitor can afford first-rate facilities and services.

All About Visas:

Medical Visa (MED): This is granted to foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in recognized specialized hospitals or treatment centres in India. It allows up to two accompanying blood relatives to accompany the patient.

Medical Attendant Visa (MED-X): This  is issued to family members or attendants accompanying a patient coming to India for medical treatment. It permits up to two people and is in addition to the patient’s medical visa.

Medical Escort Visa: This  allows a licensed clinician or caretaker to accompany a patient during travel for medical treatment. It ensures the patient’s well-being during the journey.

E-Medical Visa: This  is an electronic visa that permits foreign nationals to enter India solely for medical treatment. It offers a convenient application process compared to traditional paper visas.

Triple Entry Visa : allows multiple entries into India during its validity period. It is often used for medical purposes, allowing patients to visit India for treatment on multiple occasions. 

The Indian Medical Visa is a temporary document that is good for 60 days after the day of arrival in India. The holder may enter India three times within the validity term because it permits triple entry.

If issued,  keep in mind that the visa countdown starts on the day it is issued, not when you enter India.

A medical certificate must be produced and submitted to the Foreign Regional Registration Office (FRRO) and the state department for a patient to request an extension of their visa. The visa may be renewed for an extra year in certain circumstances.

Eligibility For Medical Visa From Guinea To India

The following requirements must be met in order to be eligible for a medical visa from Guinea to India:

  1. Purpose of Travel:
    • The applicant must be travelling specifically for medical treatment in India.
    • The medical condition should require specialized care that is available in Indian hospitals or healthcare facilities.
  2. Passport Requirements:
    • The applicant must hold a standard passport (not a diplomatic or other type of passport).
    • The passport should have a minimum validity of six months from the date of intended entry into India
    • There should be at least two blank pages in the passport for visa stamping.
  3. Hospital or Healthcare Facility:
    • The applicant must seek medical care at a reputable, renowned, or specialized hospital in India.
    • It’s essential to provide relevant documents or communication from the chosen healthcare facility to support the visa application.
  4. Medical Certificate:
    • A medical certificate from a recognized medical practitioner in Guinea is required.
    • The certificate should clearly state the nature of the illness, the need for specialized treatment in India, and the estimated duration of treatment.
  5. Visa Application Process:
    • Apply for the medical visa through the Indian embassy or consulate in Guinea.
    • Complete the visa application form, pay the appropriate fee, and submit the required documents.
    • The processing time for a medical visa is usually 3–7 business working days for either paper or electronic visas.
  6. Accompanying Attendant:
    • If the patient requires an attendant, they can apply for a Medical Attendant Visa (MED-X).
    • The attendant must be a close family member or a person directly involved in the patient’s care.

Below is a brief list of ailments that are considered priority cases when processing an application:

  • Heart-related problems
  • Neurosurgery
  • Organ transplantation
  • Renal disorders
  • Congenital disorders
  • Ophthalmic disorders
  • Joint replacement
  • Gene therapy
  • Plastic surgery
  • Radiotherapy

Medical Visa Requirements From India To Guinea

 If you’re planning to obtain a medical visa from India to Guinea, here are the essential requirements and steps:

  1. Purpose of Travel:
    • The medical visa is specifically for individuals seeking specialized medical treatment in India.
    • You must have a preliminary medical opinion stating the need for specialized treatment or a letter of appointment with a doctor at a recognized medical institution in India.
  2. Eligibility Criteria:
    • Guinean citizens can apply for an Indian e-visa for medical purposes.
    • The e-Visa is available for 30 days, 1 year, or 5 years, depending on the duration required for treatment.
    • It allows multiple entries into India during the specified validity period.
    • The e-Visa is valid for arrival by air and cruise ship.
  3. Application Process:
    • Obtain the medical visa application form from the Indian Embassy or Consulate website.
    • Fill out the form, including all the required fields.
    • Ensure your ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended entry into India.
    • Apply online using a credit or debit card for secure payment.
    • Once your application is verified, you’ll receive the e-Visa via email.
  4. Supporting Documents:
    • You may need to submit additional documents, such as a photograph of your face or the passport bio data page.
    • Follow any instructions provided by the Customer Support team via email

For Minors

  1. Eligibility Criteria for Minors:
    • The minor (child) must be travelling to India specifically for medical treatment.
    • The child should have preliminary medical advice stating the need for specialized treatment in India.
    • The accompanying parent or guardian must also meet the eligibility criteria for the medical visa.
  2. Application Process:
    • Download the application for a medical visa on the website of the Indian Embassy or Consulate.
    • Fill out the form accurately, providing all necessary information for both the minor and the accompanying adult.
    • Ensure the minor’s ordinary passport is valid for at least 6 months from the date of intended entry into India.
    • Apply online using a credit or debit card for secure payment.
    • Once the application is verified, you’ll receive the e-Visa via email.
  3. Supporting Documents for Minors:
    • Along with the standard documents, additional documents for minors include:
      • Birth certificate of the child.
      • Parental consent letter signed by both parents or legal guardians, allowing the minor to travel for medical treatment.
      • Proof of relationship between the accompanying adult and the child (e.g., birth certificate, adoption papers, etc.).

Filling Up Medical Visa To India Form Stepwise 

  • Access the Indian Visa Online website of the Indian Government. You will be redirected to the official government website to finish filling out the standard visa application. Click the regular/paper visa application after swiping down.
  • Submit your basic information here, including your home country, Indian mission or office, nationality or area, email address, date of birth, reason for visit, kind of visa, etc. A temporary application ID will be generated following this step. For future use, save the temporary application ID.
  • Now, start filling out the form. Keep all the relevant documents with you while filling out the form.
  • The form consists of various sections: personal details, passport details, contact details, medical travel details, declarations, and documents.

 Applicant Details: Provide basic personal information, such as your name, date of birth, gender, and passport number.

Passport Details: Provide the details of your passport, such as the passport number, issue date, and expiration date.

Applicant’s Address Details: Provide your address information, such as your phone number, address details, mobile number, etc.

 Family details: Provide information regarding your parents, like their names, nationality, etc. your marital details will also be asked here.

Occupation details:  Provide information regarding your occupation, like your present occupation, company name, address, etc. 

Details about the requested visa: Describe your medical travel in detail, including the reason for your visit, the name and address of the clinic or hospital where you will receive treatment, and the dates of your trip.

Previous Visa Details: You will be asked whether you have visited India.

Other information: Provide  information regarding countries you have visited in the last ten years and whether you have visited any SAARC countries within the last three years.

Reference: You will be asked about your reference from India and your home country.

Additional question details: You will be asked a few questions, to which you can reply with a simple yes or no. 

Upload photograph: 

  • Format: JPEG
  • Size: Minimum 10 KB, Maximum 1 MB
  • The minimum dimensions are 350 pixels (width) by 350 pixels (height).
  • Kindly provide a current, front-facing photo of yourself on a white background.
  • Declaration: You will be required to indicate at the end of the application process that you are applying for a medical visa and that you have read and comprehended the terms and conditions of the visa by checking a box. 

 Check the information and make a note of your application number.

Print the application form and submit it to the concerned Indian Agency for processing of the visa application with relevant documents, like:

  • Your passport (front and back pages)
  • A recent photograph (passport size)
  • A medical certificate from your doctor
  • A letter from the hospital or clinic where you will be treated.

Once the form is filled out and submitted, take a print of the completed application form and sign and submit the physical copy along with the supporting documents and the passport to the concerned Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) or directly at the Indian Mission on the scheduled appointed date.

  • Options for making payments for you are available at the embassy/commission or via the internet.
  • The applicant has to come personally to submit a visa application at the Embassy, as biometric enrollment (fingerprints or photos) of the visa applicant is mandatory.
  • The application is liable to be rejected if the uploaded photograph is unclear and not as per specification.

Note: Guinean nationals are entitled to an Indian e-medical visa. 

What Is E-visa?

An electronic visa (e-visa) is a digital travel permit that allows individuals to enter specific jurisdictions in conjunction with a valid passport. Introduced by the Indian government in 2014, the e-visa system simplifies the visa application process. The e-visa covers various categories, including tourist, business, conference, medical, and medical attendant visas. 

E-visas are divided into three subcategories:

(a) e-Tourist Visa: Designed for leisure, sightseeing, quick trips to see friends or family, and temporary enrollment in yoga courses.

(b) e-Business Visa: All uses permitted by a standard business visa are permitted.

(c) e-Medical Visa: Exclusively for medical care, including care provided by Indian medical norms.

Filling Up The E-visa Form

An e-visa is a considerably more simple and efficient form of a regular visa. You can apply for an e-visa online, pay for it, and have your medical e-visa (in an emergency) in as little as 24 to 48 hours. You must adhere to these easy steps:

  Here are the step-by-step instructions to fill out the e-Visa application form:

  1. Start:
    • Go to the e-Visa Portal for India.
    • To apply for an e-visa, use this link.
    • You’ll be taken to the e-Visa application page.
  2. e-Visa Application:
    • On the e-Visa registration page, fill in the following information: 
      • Nationality/Region: Enter the country of your passport.
      • Passport Type: Select “ORDINARY PASSPORT” from the options.
      • Port of Arrival: Choose the airport where you’ll be arriving in India.
      • Date of Birth: Enter your birthdate in DD/MM/YYYY format (as it appears in your passport).
      • Email ID: Provide an email address where you’d like to receive your approved e-Visa.
      • Re-enter the email ID: Confirm your email address.
      • Visa Service: Select “e-TOURIST VISA.” If a 5-year option is available, choose it and then select “RECREATION/SIGHT-SEEING.” For other purposes, select the appropriate category.
      • Expected Date of Arrival: Enter your anticipated arrival date in India (DD/MM/YYYY format).
  3. Applicant Details Form (Part 1):
    • Fill in the required personal information.
  4. Applicant Details Form (Part 2):
    • Continue providing details about yourself.
  5. Visa Details Form:
    • Specify the purpose of your visit (e.g., tourism, business, or medical).
  6. Additional Question Details:
    • Reply to further queries about your travels.
  7. Upload Photograph:
    • Upload a digital passport-size photo with the following specifications:
      • Format: JPG/JPEG
      • Dimensions: 2 inches x 2 inches
      • Size: Less than 1MB
      • Head-centred with a light background (no glasses)
  8. Upload Document:
    • Attach a scan of your passport data/ID page (in PDF format).
  9. Confirm Details:
    • Review all the information you’ve entered.
  10. Online VISA Fee Payment:
    • Pay the e-Visa fee online using a credit/debit card or payment wallet.

Note: There is never a need to physically visit an Indian Embassy while applying online for a medical visa from Guinea to India. When you receive the email regarding your India E-Visa, you can head to the airport.  Guinean nationals must carry their printed E-Visa to the airport and retain a soft copy of any emails they receive on their phone, computer, or tablet. Citizens of Guinea are exempt from having to stamp their travel documents and receive an email-based , E-medical visa. 

Medical Visa Processing Fees From Guinea To India

 An e-medical visa from Guinea to India requires an $80 processing fee. Every visa application is subject to an ICWF charge of GNF 30,000 and the visa fee.

Code Type Duration Entries Cost in GNF Cost in USD
MED Medical 6 months Single/Multiple 685000 80
MED Medical 6 months to 1 year Multiple 1025000 120
MED-X Medical Attendant 6 months Single/Multiple 685000 80
MED-X Medical Attendant 6 months to 1 year Multiple 1025000 120

Note: There will be an extra 2.5% bank charge on top of any relevant e-Visa costs.

Medical Visa Processing Time From Guinea To India

An e-medical visa can be processed in as little as 24-48 hours (on an urgent basis), but a traditional medical visa from Guinea to India can take up to 3-5 days or seven days during peak season.

Medical Visa Assistance From Guinea to India Provided By Edhacare

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  1. Doctor Video Consultation
  2. In Hospital Assistance,
  3. Specialized options & Quotes
  4. Health Record Management
  5. Priority Admission
  6. Language Interpretation
  7. Post-Treatment Follow-ups
  8. Visa & Ticket Assistance
  9. Hotel Reservation Assistance
  10. Local SIM Card

Assistance Provided by Us:

  1. Patient Pickup from Airports
  2. Hotel Check-In
  3. Scheduled Hospital Visits
  4. Medical Reporting  and Evaluation
  5.  Pre-surgery consultation and other necessary arrangements
  6. Hospital Discharge and post-op assistance 
  7. Local sight-seeing options
  8. Final OPD & Checkups
  9. Airport drop-off for patients
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FAQs

1. How do I obtain an Indian medical visa?

You must apply for a medical visa to India through the official Indian embassy or consulate in your nation, submitting the necessary medical records and adhering to their application procedures. Complete the Indian e-visa application form, including all required fields and attaching any necessary files. After making the necessary fee payments, you should receive your e-visa over email in three to five business days.

2. For what duration is a medical visa valid in India?

You can stay in India for 60 days if you have a medical visa. For the duration of this time, you are allowed to leave and return up to twice.

3. What is the cost of a Guinean medical visa for India?

It costs about $80 for an e-medical visa from Guinea to India. The duration of an applicant’s stay in the nation with a triple-entry visa is 60 days.

4. How much time does it take to obtain an Indian medical visa?

Obtaining an electronic or paper medical visa for India takes three to seven business days. On the other hand, if you need the e-medical visa immediately, you can obtain it within 24-48 hours.

  1. Does India require a visa for Guinean nationals?

Indeed, a visa is needed for Guinean nationals to enter India. These nationals can apply for many kinds of visas through official procedures, including tourist and medical visas.

  1. Is it possible to change my India tourist visa to a medical visa?

Unless the course of treatment exceeds 180 days or the visa’s allotted stay length is exceeded, the FRRO/FRO may grant a “Medical Permit” without converting the visa into a Medical Visa.

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