Medical Visa from New Zealand to India

Eligibility for Medical Visa from New Zealand to India

• Medical visa is only granted to those whose only purpose to travel to another is medical treatment.

• Patient should seek treatment at a recognized/reputed/specialized hospital/healthcare center in India.

• The patient is allowed with maximum two medical attendants to accompany him/her. They can be his/her family members or close associates.

• Serious ailments like neurosurgery, joint replacements ophthalmic disorders, renal disorders, cardiac problems, congenital disorders, organ transplantations, radiotherapy, plastic surgery, gene therapy and others are of primary considerations in granting a medical visa. The list of treatments is non-exhaustive.

Important Documents Required for Indian Medical Visa Application from New Zealand

• Print of completed and signed online visa application form.

• Medical visa fees.

• Original passport having minimum 6 months validity and two blank pages.

• Non-New Zealand nationals should submit completely and correctly filled additional form. Get the form right here.

• Two photographs of 2inch x 2inch. One should be pasted on the application form.

• Self-addressed prepaid courier envelope for delivering the applicant’s passport.

• In case of minors (under 18):

  • Copy of birth certificate of the minor.

  • Letter of consent signed by both the parents.

  • Signature of both the parents in the online application form.

  • In case of a single parent/guardian, the applicant has to submit additional documents: a copy of custody papers, death certificate of the deceased parent or proof of single parent status.

• An official letter from the doctor or the hospital in New Zealand stating that the applicant requires a medical treatment in India.

• An official letter from the concerned hospital in India stating the patient and the medical attendant’s name, treatment required and the duration of treatment.

• Current bank statement proving the availability of sufficient funds to support the applicant stay and treatment in India.  

Online Application of Indian Medical Visa from New Zealand

• Go to Indian Visa Online and click on Regular Visa Application.

• Fill up the important credentials: your country’s name, high commission, date of birth, nationality, e-mail id, expected date of arrival in India and visa type. Enter the access code and click Continue.

• The form consists of a total of three pages. Fill up each page of the form with your correct details. Click Save and Continue at the bottom after you finish filling up each page.

• Enter details of your family address and your profession or occupation.

• Enter your medical visa application details regarding the hospital in your country and the concerned hospital in India, duration of treatment, no. of entries, purpose of visit, expected date of journey, expected time of arrival and departure, other information, details about SAARC country visit and reference.

• If you travel to India for your treatment only through Vaidam’s assistance but do not have a reference in India, then you can provide Vaidam’s office address and contact number of patient relations as mentioned here.

• You can upload your picture or paste it after you take out a print of the filled application form. If you want to upload your recent picture in the online form, click on Upload Photo.

• After you click Save and Continue on the third page, a preview containing all your details will appear.

• Go through them thoroughly. Click on Modify/Edit if there is any mistake.

• Click on Verified and Continue if all the data entered by you are correct.  

• Go through the set of instructions that appear on the new window and press OK for final registration. To modify details click Cancel.

• After clicking OK a window will appear where you would have to select the appointment date for submission of application at the Mission Counter. Click on Confirm the Appointment.      

• Another new window will open after you have clicked on Confirm the Appointment, bearing two options to Print or Save the online application. Save the online application. Do not print it immediately as you may lose the application by doing so.

• Click on Print Registered Application to get the hardcopy of your application form.

• If you haven’t uploaded your picture in the online application form, then paste it in the photo box on the first page. The photograph should be exactly the same size as the box (2inch X 2inch).

• Put your signature on the rectangular box just below the photo box. Do the same in the box at the bottom of the second page.

• Finally, submit the application form along with the required documents at the Mission Counter on the appointed date, mentioned at the right margin of the application, during the working hours.

Indian Medical Visa Processing Fee

NZ$ 185 and NZ$ 270 is charged for the processing of Indian medical visa for 6 months and a year, respectively.

NZ$= New Zealand Dollar

Indian Medical Visa Processing Time

It takes about 15 – 20 days to process Indian medical visa in New Zealand. 

Contact Details and Working Hours of Indian High Commission in New Zealand

High Commission of India

• Name: Shri Sanjiv Kohli
• Telephone: 0064 – 4736330
• Email ID: hc.wellington@mea.gov.in

Second Secretary

• Name: Shri Sandeep Sood
• Telephone: 0064 – 47224851
• Email ID: hoc.wellington@mea.gov.in

Address: Ranchhod Tower, Level 2, 102 – 112, Lambton Quay, PO Box: 4045, Wellington 6011

Working Hours: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (Monday to Friday)

Submission of applications: 9:30am – 12:00pm

Delivery of Documents: 4:00pm – 5:00pm

Note: In emergency cases consular documents can be submitted personally between 2:00pm – 4:00pm on all working days.    

Medical Visa Information After Your Arrival in India

Medical Visa Extension

Visa extension is required when one needs more time for his or her recovery that goes beyond his departure date from India. In that case the patient requires an official letter from the concerned hospital authority stating his/her ailment, treatment procedure and the number of days he/she would take to recover completely to go back to his/her own country. The applicant has to go to the FRRO office with the letter and the required documents to extend his/her stay in the country.

FRRO

Foreign Regional Registration Office controls the registration, departure visa extension and other nuances of the foreign nationals regarding their passports, visa and their stay in India. Foreigners have to register themselves in the FRRO office once they arrive in India. Below is mentioned the documents that are required for FRRO registration:

• Application form.
• Photocopy of the passport and the initial visa.
• Four photographs of the applicant.
• Details of residence in India.

Contact Details of FRRO offices in India:

To get more information on Medical Visa Extension and FRRO services click here.

E-Tourist Visa from New Zealand to India

E-tourist visa can be used for medical travel when patients require short term medical treatments or check-ups. Here are the documents that are required for E-tourist visa. 

• PDF version of the scanned first page of the passport. 

• The size of the PDF should be 10KB to 300KB.

• A digital photograph is to be uploaded. The photograph should maintain the following criteria:

  • Size: 10KB to 1MB

  • The height and width of the photo should be equal.

  • Photo should have full face, front view and eyes open.

  • Center head within the frame. Head from top of the hair to the bottom of the chin of the individual should be prominent. 

  • Background should be plain light colored or white.

  • There should be no shadows on the face or on the background.

  • The photo should not have any borders.

Important Links

• High Commission of India, Wellington, New Zealand
• Visa Requirement Checklist
• E-Tourist Visa
• Consular Service Timings
• Bureau of Immigration
• FRRO contact details
• Foreign Registration Related Services
• Things to remember During Visa Extension
• Online Registration
• Health Regulation