Ghanaian citizens opt for India for high-quality medical care at an affordable cost. Acquiring a medical visa is crucial for those willing to travel for medical purposes.

Why Choose India for Medical Treatment?

India's medical tourism attracts international patients with its certain specialties;

• Skilled Professionals: India has highly qualified and experienced doctors trained in the latest medical techniques.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Compared to Western countries, medical treatments in India are significantly cheaper.

Advanced Facilities: Modern technology is found in many Indian hospitals offering top-notch medical services.

Popular Treatment Areas in India

• Cardiology
• Orthopedics
• Oncology
• Organ Transplant
• Ayurveda and Other Traditional Medicine

Required Documents for a Medical Visa

• A properly completed and signed online visa application form
• Valid Ghanaian passport with atleast six months of validity
• Two current passport-sized photos that adhere to the requirements for Indian visa applications
• Confirmed return flight tickets
• A reference letter from a recognized doctor or hospital in Ghana
• An invitation letter from the Indian medical facility where you will be treated
• Proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay and medical expenses in India
• Recent bank statements
• Vaccination certificate for Yellow Fever, acquired at least 10 days before travel to India.
• All original documents should be submitted for verification and copies to be attached with the application form.

Medical Visa Fees

Medical fee for 6 months – USD 77 (345 Ghanaian cedis)

For 1 year – USD 116 (518 Ghanaian cedis)

Visa Processing Time

It would take 3 working days for visa processing.

Flight Routes and Airlines

Popular flight routes are;

• • Kotoka Airport to Delhi
  • Kotoka to Mumbai
  • Kotoka to Hyderabad

Major flights in service;

• • Emirates
  • Kenya Airways
  • Ethiopian Airways
  • Qatar Airways

Additional Information

• Medical e-Visa: Ghanaians may be eligible for a convenient online medical e-Visa for shorter stays.
• Medical Attendant e-Visa: A medical attendant visa would be required for those who are accompanying the patient.
• Contact Details;

Address – High Commission of India,

No.9 Ridge Road, Roman Ridge,

Cantonments, Accra, Ghana

Website – www.hciaccra.gov.in

Email – cons.accra@mea.gov.in