Updated 29 Aug 2026
A practical guide for international patients coming to India
YourHeal India has coordinated treatment enquiries from a growing list of countries. This page collects what we know about each market — flight options, medical-visa rules, the most common treatments we are asked about, and the one or two things people from your country wish they had known before they flew.
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Nigeria
Lagos · Abuja · Port HarcourtCommon treatments: Orthopaedics, gynaecology, cardiology, fertility (IVF), oncology
Medical visa: e-Medical Visa for Nigerian citizens — issued in 5–7 days, valid 60 days (triple-entry)
Flights: Direct from Lagos to Delhi (Air Peace, 9 hrs). Ethiopian via Addis (cheaper)
Tip: Book a hotel with a kitchen — Nigerian food is hard to find in Indian hospitals.
No waiting list
60–80% saving
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Kenya
Nairobi · Mombasa · KisumuCommon treatments: Cardiology, oncology, joint replacement, IVF, neurosurgery
Medical visa: e-Medical Visa — issued in 3–5 days, 60-day triple entry
Flights: Direct Nairobi-Mumbai (Kenya Airways, 6 hrs). Air India direct to Delhi.
Tip: We can arrange a Swahili or English-speaking medical interpreter for your clinical conversations on request.
Same time zone (+2:30)
Swahili support on request
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Ethiopia
Addis Ababa · Dire DawaCommon treatments: Cardiac surgery, kidney transplant, oncology, paediatric cardiac
Medical visa: e-Medical Visa — 3–7 days processing
Flights: Direct Addis–Mumbai (Ethiopian Airlines, 5 hrs). Multiple daily.
Tip: Many Ethiopian patients prefer hospitals in Mumbai — closer flight, same time zone.
Direct flight
Same time zone
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Bangladesh
Dhaka · Chittagong · SylhetCommon treatments: Cardiology, oncology, liver & kidney transplant, IVF
Medical visa: Medical Attendant Visa — issued at the Indian Assistant High Commission in Dhaka, 5–7 days
Flights: Direct Dhaka–Delhi/Kolkata (US-Bangla, Biman, IndiGo, 2.5 hrs)
Tip: Bengali-speaking coordinators available — no language barrier in West Bengal and Kolkata hospitals.
No visa needed at airport for medical escort
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United Arab Emirates
Dubai · Abu Dhabi · SharjahCommon treatments: Cosmetic, dental, orthopaedics, IVF, cardiology
Medical visa: e-Medical Visa for GCC and most other nationalities; Emirati citizens can use a normal visitor visa
Flights: Direct Dubai–Mumbai/Delhi (Emirates, Etihad, IndiGo, 3.5 hrs)
Tip: Many of our UAE patients come for complex oncology and transplant, not just cosmetic — and they save a lot.
Short flight
Arabic support
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Iraq
Baghdad · Erbil · BasraCommon treatments: Cardiology, oncology, orthopaedics, paediatric cardiac, urology
Medical visa: Medical Visa — apply at the Indian Embassy in Baghdad or the Consulate in Erbil
Flights: Direct Baghdad–Delhi (Iraqi Airways, 4 hrs). Erbil via Istanbul.
Tip: We help with the FRRO registration in Delhi on arrival — your attendant visa is automatic.
Arabic support
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Saudi Arabia
Riyadh · Jeddah · DammamCommon treatments: Orthopaedics, cardiology, ophthalmology, bariatric, IVF
Medical visa: e-Medical Visa for Saudi citizens (3–5 days)
Flights: Direct Riyadh–Delhi/Mumbai (Saudia, IndiGo, 4.5 hrs)
Tip: We arrange Saudi-friendly food at guest houses near partner hospitals.
Direct flight
Arabic support
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Egypt
Cairo · AlexandriaCommon treatments: Cardiac surgery, oncology, joint replacement, fertility
Medical visa: e-Medical Visa — 5–7 days
Flights: Cairo–Mumbai (EgyptAir, 5 hrs). EgyptAir to Delhi also direct.
Tip: Arabic-speaking coordinator + Arabic medical translator for clinical conversations.
Direct flight
Arabic support
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Russia
Moscow · St Petersburg · KazanCommon treatments: Cardiac surgery, IVF, oncology, orthopaedics, bariatric
Medical visa: e-Medical Visa for Russian citizens (5–10 days)
Flights: Direct Moscow–Delhi (Aeroflot, 6 hrs). Many connections via Dubai.
Tip: Several partner hospitals in Delhi NCR and Kerala have dedicated Russian patient desks and Russian-speaking nurses. We can line up a Russian-English medical interpreter on request.
Russian support on request
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Uzbekistan
Tashkent · SamarkandCommon treatments: Cardiac surgery, IVF, oncology, orthopaedics
Medical visa: e-Medical Visa — 3–5 days
Flights: Direct Tashkent–Delhi (Uzbekistan Airways, 3.5 hrs). Many connections.
Tip: Most of our Uzbek patients travel via Moscow or Dubai. We can arrange a Russian/English interpreter and recovery hotels near the hospital.
Short flight
Russian support on request
The 4 things every international patient asks first
- Is India safe? Yes — for the countries we serve, India is one of the top three medical tourism destinations in the world. The hospitals are JCI or NABH accredited, the doctors are trained in the UK/US/Australia, and dedicated international patient departments look after you 24/7.
- How much will I save? 60–80% on most major procedures compared to the US, UK or UAE. We share a written all-inclusive quote within 24 hours so you can compare apples to apples.
- How long is the stay? 2–3 days for a consultation, 5–10 days for most surgeries, plus 7–14 days of recovery nearby. We help you plan around it.
- What about the visa? Most nationalities get an e-Medical Visa in 3–7 days. We send the official hospital invitation letter you need for the application.
If your country is not listed above, we still likely work with patients there — these are the markets where we already have coordinator familiarity, partner-hospital case data, or a working language on the team. Send us a message and we will tell you honestly whether India is the right option for your case.
What YourHeal India does for you
- Match you with 2–3 verified specialists within 24 hours
- Provide a written, all-inclusive cost estimate (no hidden charges)
- Send the official medical visa invitation letter
- Arrange airport pickup, hotel near the hospital and a translator in your language
- Assign one named coordinator reachable on WhatsApp 24/7
- Visit you in hospital every other day
- Call you on day 7, 30 and 90 after discharge to check on your recovery