Indian VISA guidelines for Dental Tourism

All foreign nationals (Except Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders) entering India are required to possess a valid international travel document in the form of a national passport with a valid visa obtained from an Indian Mission or Post abroad. India does not have a specific "dental tourism visa" category. However, individuals seeking dental treatment in India can apply for a medical visa to cover their travel for medical purposes, including dental procedures.

Indian e-visa

You do not need to apply for a regular Visa if you intend to visit for tourism, business, or medical visits. The Indian e-visa is for a shorter period of stay, and the validity of the e-Visa will be 60 days from the date of arrival in India. The application process for an India e-Visa is entirely online, and all documents, including the photograph, must be uploaded digitally. The India e-Visa is currently available to citizens of nearly 175 countries. You should apply for the Medical Visa for India at least 4-7 days in advance of your flight or date of entry into the country.

in order to start the application process for the Indian Visa you need to have the following documents

An electronic or scanned copy of the first (biographical) page of the visitor’s passport, which must be the standard Passport, and which must remain valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into India. (You should make sure your passport has two blank pages for the Immigration Officer to stamp at the airport.)
A copy of the visitor’s recent passport-style colour photo (Read the blog article "Indian eVisa Photo Requirements" for optimal image specification )
A working email address
A copy of a letter from the Indian Hospital the visitor would be seeking treatment from (the letter would have to be written on the Official Letterhead of the Hospital).
A debit card or a credit card for the payment of the application fees.
A return or onward ticket out of the country.

You can apply online and obtain the necessary entry authorisation to visit India. For filling out the application, you have to provide your Full name, including First name/Given name, Middle Name, Family name/Surname, Date of Birth, Place of birth, Address, where you reside currently, Passport number (exactly as shown in passport), Nationality, as per your passport, not where you are currently living.

If you are visiting India as a family member accompanying a patient who is coming to India for medical treatment at a hospital in India, apart from the required general Indian visa documents, you also need certain documents specific to the medical attendant. This includes, the name of the patient who must be the holder of the Medical Visa, the Indian e-Visa number or the Application ID of the Medical Visa holder, details such as the Passport Number of the Medical Visa holder, the date of birth of the Medical Visa holder, and the Nationality of the Medical Visa holder.

Since visa regulations can change over time, We recommend checking the latest information on the official website of the Indian government or consulting with the nearest Indian embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date requirements and procedures related to medical visas for dental tourism. They will provide you with the most up-to-date information regarding the visa application process for dental tourism in India.

For latest information on Indian visas and immigration requirements, see the eFRRO, Bureau of Indian Immigration and Ministry of External Affairs websites.

Important Reminder: This page serves as your guidance only.