Patients going to India for treatment apply for a Medical visa. Family members who travel with the patient apply for a Medical Attendant visa. Applications go through the IVAC centres in Bangladesh.
Quick answer: Visa types: Medical visa for the patient; Medical Attendant visa for relatives. Fee: Government fee zero. IVAC service charge BDT 824. Confirm before you pay.
Last checked: 17 October 2026Medical visa only
VISA TYPES
Medical visa for the patient; Medical Attendant visa for relatives
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FEE
Government fee zero. IVAC service charge BDT 824
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PROCESSING
Official 3 working days; in practice 15 working days to 3 months
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APPLY AT
IVAC centres in Bangladesh
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How to apply
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Fill in the online form, print it and submit it at the IVAC centre with your documents. You also give fingerprints.
Book your appointment online. Apply at the centre that covers your division.
Do not buy air tickets before the visa is issued.
Stay and extension
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An Indian mission page says the first validity is about six months or the length of treatment. A medical visa can be extended in India with medical papers.
A 2022 news report said three months and a single entry. Rules change, so confirm the current terms with our office.
Attendants
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A Medical Attendant visa is for the spouse, children or blood relatives of the patient. Its validity matches the patient's visa.
Our checklist says up to three attendants per patient. Minors must travel with a parent or guardian.
Document checklist
Your exact list depends on your case. Our counsellor confirms it.
Patient documents
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✓Original passport valid at least 6 months, with old passports and a photocopy.
✓A letter from the Indian hospital that shows your appointment or says they will treat you.
✓Medical papers from your doctor in Bangladesh: reports, prescriptions and visit records.
✓Proof of funds and a return ticket. A dollar endorsement or bank statement is usually asked for.
✓NID or birth certificate, proof of address and proof of profession.
Attendant documents
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✓Passport and photos in the same format as the patient.
✓Proof of relationship such as a marriage or birth certificate.
✓Organ transplant cases need clearance from the Law Ministry and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Things to watch
Most of the India checklist is undated. Confirm the current list on the IVAC site before you pay.
IVAC warns that form mistakes can lead to rejection, and that applicants are responsible for fake documents.
People from yellow fever countries may need a vaccination certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What is the India medical visa for Bangladeshis?
It is a visa for patients who travel to India for treatment. Relatives can apply for a Medical Attendant visa.
Do I need a letter from an Indian hospital?
Yes. An Indian mission page lists a letter from the Indian hospital that shows an appointment or willingness to treat you.
Where do I apply?
At an IVAC centre in Bangladesh. Our counsellor can check your file before you go.
