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One would require a medical visa if he or she is travelling abroad for his or her treatments. The availability, criteria and ones eligibility of getting a medical visa matters. So, one should know all the information regarding medical visa lest it becomes tricky or confusing.   Eligible candidates for medical visa to India Your eligibility of getting a medical visa depends on various criteria which are:  If you seek treatment at a recognized or reputed or specialized hospital in India A maximum of two attendants can accompany you to the country. They have to be your family members. The duration of the visa will be the same as that of your medical visa. You will definitely be considered for a medical visa if you are suffering from the following ailments: neurosurgery, ophthalmic disorders, cardiac illness, renal disorders, organ transplantation, congenital disorders, gene therapy, radiotherapy, plastic surgery, orthopedic treatments.   Documents required

  Eligibility for Medical Visa to India If one seeks medical treatment in reputed/recognized specialized hospitals/treatment centers in India. Up to two attendants who are blood relatives are allowed to accompany the applicant under separate Medical Attendant Visas, their visa validity will be the same as Medical Visa. The following list of ailments (not an exhaustive list) would be of primary consideration: serious ailments like neurosurgery; ophthalmic disorders; heart – related problems; renal disorders; organ transplantation; congenital disorders; gene therapy; radio therapy; plastic surgery; joint replacement, etc. Important Documents Required for Indian Medical Visa Application: Original passport having a validity of at least 6 months. Hardcopy of the online application form. Photocopy of the data page of the passport. Confirmed return air ticket. Two photographs of the applicant of the size of 50mm x 50mm (2inch x 2inch). The