First period for this visa is a period of one year or the period of treatment, whichever is less, but may be renewed for a period of one year from the regional managementFRROs for production of medical certificate advice from the known recognized specialized hospitals in the country. A further extension will be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs only on the recommendations of the Provincial Government FRROs supported by appropriate medical documents. These visas are valid for a maximum of three entries are for one year. Regional government FRROs may allow an additional entry in a medical emergency, if necessary. Indian Missions Post abroad can examine the medical documents very carefully and ensure that bona fide for which medical treatment visa requested.
Mission to ensure that the applicant consulted prior to the country of origin or country of residence, and he was advised to go for specialized medical care. In case a foreigner wants to go for treatment in the Indian system of Medicines, his case may also be considered. This type of visa should be granted to medical help only in known recognized specialized hospitals treatment centers in the country to search. Although not exhaustive, following illustrative list of diseases are crucial and serious diseases, such as neuro-surgery, eye diseases, heart problems, kidney disease, organ transplants, plastic surgery, joint replacement, etc. The basic idea is that the mission is convinced of the need for foreign to India to qualify for a medical treatment health enhancements.