Eligibility

Medical visa would be admissible to all Chinese / foreign nationals seeking Medicare in recognized specialty hospitals or treatment centers in India. Although non exhaustive, following illustrative list of serious ailments would be of primary consideration; neuro-surgery; ophthalmic disorders; heart related problems; renal disorders; organ transplantations; plastic surgery; joint replacement etc.

The applicant should seek preliminary medical advice from China and should have been advised to go for specialized medical treatment.

Foreigners visiting on 'M visa' will be required to get themselves registered mandatorily within the period of 14 days of arrival with the concerned FRROs/FROs.

Attendant/family members of the patient coming to India for medical treatment shall be granted attendant visa, co-terminus with the 'M Visa' of the patient.

Jurisdiction of Consulate General of India, Shanghai

India visa application center	Jurisdiction
SHANGHAI	Shanghai Zhejiang Jiangsu

Required Documents

1. Online Visa Application Form duly filled and signed by the applicant. (Signature on Passport and Application form should be the same.)
2. Two recent colour passport size (about 51 mm x 51mm) photograph, showing full frontal view of face against a white background to be pasted on the application form. Pakistani applicant shall submit 4 photographs per application. Click here for more details. (Scanned Photo will not be accepted).
3. Current Valid original passport with minimum of 190 days validity with two blank visa pages (e.g. If the submission date is 1 Jan. 2012, the passport expiry date should be 1 Jul. 2012 or thereafter).
4. One copy  of the passport (personal data page, signature page, extension of validity and endorsement if applicable) and one copy of residence permit or work permit in case of foreign nationals (Signature on the Passport should be in ink and not with pencil.)
5. Previous passport ( if any).
6. Copy of the Chinese ID card (both sides) (Not required for non-Chinese nationals).
7. Photocopy of Resident Permit or Chinese Visa (Foreign nationals)
8. If applicant is a Doctor, Self-certification by the applicant that he will not perform any surgical procedures in India.
9.  Original/faxed Letter from the hospital in India confirming appointment/ acceptance for treatment
10. Original Recommendation of the doctor attending on the patient in China
11. Additional form to be filled by all foreign nationals.
12. Relevant Documents supporting the need for Medical Visa form Chinese hospital
13. Other documents as specified in Checklist for Medical Visa applications

Fees

All Payments are accepted in cash only. Payment through bank cards will not be acceptable at the India Visa Application Center.
If the applicant wants to withdraw his/her application the visa and service fee will NOT be refunded either by the Consulate nor the India Visa Application Center. The applicant in order to get the refund of the visa and service fee will have to withdraw the application on the same day of submission between 8.30 am-3 pm.

India Visa Application Center will ONLY provide FAPIAO for the service fee per application and courier fee per application if any. The India Visa Application Center will NOT be able to provide FAPIAO for the visa fee.
Applicants from the below mention countries need not to pay any visa fee:

VISA FEE w.E.F 01.04.2021

General rates of Visa Fee to be charged in convertible hard currencies (w.e.f. 01.04.2021)						ROE	6.5
Sl	Type of Visa			Fixation of fees in USD & Hard Currency at ORE for April, 2021
				USD	RMB	ICWF	TOTAL
1	Medical Visas (MED-1) & Medical Attendant Visas (MED-2)		Upto 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry	80	520	20	540
			More than 6 months and up to 1 year/ Multiple Entry	120	780	20	800
2	MISSIONARY VISAS (M)		Up to 6 months/Single or Multiple Entry	80	520	20	540
			More than 6 months and up to 1 year/ Multiple Entry	120	780	20	800
			More than 1 year and up to 5 years/Multiple Entry	200	1300	20	1320
3	MOUNTAINEERING VISAS (MX)		Up to 6 months/Single (or Multiple) Entry	80	520	20	540
			More than 6 months and up to 1 year/ Multiple Entry	120	780	20	800
4	Intern Visas (I)		Up to 1 year/Multiple Entry	80	520	20	540
5	Film Visas (F)		Up to 1 year/ Single or Multiple Entry (Maximum duration of the visa will be 1 year	120	780	20	800
*Note 1 - Owing to bilateral arrangements, there will be different Business Visa fee for 13 specified countries at the rates indicated in Annexure - 2
**Note 2- Owing to bilateral arrangements, there will be different Employment Visa Fee for 10 specified countries at the rates indicated in Annexure - 3.
***Note 3- Owing to bilateral arrangements/agreements, there will be different visa fee for certain categories of visas for 13 specified countries at the rates indicated in Annexure - 4

 

Special Visa fee Categories (w.e.f. 01.04.2021):					ROE	6.5
S No.	For nationals of Country:	Type of Visa	Fixation of fees in USD & Hard Currency at ORE for April, 2021
			USD	RMB	ICWF	TOTAL
1	Argentina	For All other types of visas, General visa fee will be applicable.
2	Japan	All other categories of visas irrespective of duration	8	52	20	72
3	Mozambique	All other types of visas except Transit and Student
		Up to 6 months	220	1430	20	1450
		Up to 6 months (in Emergency)	300	1950	20	1970
		Up to 1 year	300	1950	20	1970
		Up to 1 year (in Emergency)	300	1950	20	1970
		Up to 5 years	300	1950	20	1970
		up to 5 years (in Emergency)	300	1950	20	1970
4	Nigeria	All type of visas irrespective of duration	250	1625	20	1645
5	Pakistan	All types of Visas (Rs. 100)	1.369	9	20	29
6	Russia	All types of visas (excluding ICWF charges and Service Provider's Service Fee):
		Single Entry	40	260	20	280
		Double Entry	90	585	20	605
		Multiple Entry	120	780	20	800
7	Seychelles	All types of visas, except Employment/ Work Visas	Gratis	0	20	20
8	Singapore	For All other types of visas, General visa fee will be applicable.
9	UK	Medical Visa up to 1 year (Multiple Entry)	129	839	20	859
		Emergency visa charges	89	579	0	579
10	Ukraine	All other types of Visas i.e. Entry Visa, Conference Visa, Journalist Visa etc.
		Less than 6 months	85	553	20	573
		6 months to 1 year	130	845	20	865
		1 to 5 years (S/D/M Entry)	200	1300	20	1320
		Emergency visa fee	85	553	20	573
11	Uruguay	For All other types of visas, General visa fee will be applicable.
12	USA	For other categories of Visas (except tourist & Business visa, Visa application fee of US$ 20 should continue to be charged in addition to prescribed visa fee.

SE-Single Entry; DE -Double Entry; ME-Multiple Entry

Notes: 

1. 1. Gratis Visa for nationals of Afghanistan, ,Bangladesh, DPRK, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia & South Africa.
2. 2. Gratis Visa for Seychelles Nationals for all categories of visa except Employment/work visa.
3. Visa Free Countries : Nationals of Nepal and Bhutan do not require visa to enter India. However, Nepali nationals require visa if they enter India from China , which may be grnated gratis.

All categories of visas for Pakistani nationals chargeable @ RMB 28

Transfer of visa fee @ 34 RMB from all countries except Afghanistan, Agentina,Bangladesh, DPRK, Jamica,Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, South Africa Uruguay, Seychelles, Napal, Bhutan, and pakistan.

Restricted/Protected Area Permit fee @ 207 RMB from all countries except Afghanistan, Agentina,Bangladesh, DPRK, Jamica,Maldives, Mauritius, Mongolia, South Africa Uruguay , Seychelles, Napal, Bhutan, and pakistan

 

Forms

Online Visa Application

Additional form to be filled by all foreign nationals

Checklists

Checklist for Medical Visa applications