Medical Visa from Fiji to India
To obtain a medical visa for India from Fiji, here are the essential requirements and process:
Eligibility and Duration
- Purpose: The visa is specifically for individuals seeking medical treatment in India.
- Validity: The medical visa is usually granted for a maximum of one year, during which the patient can have two attendants who should be family members or close acquaintances.
Required Documents
- Passport: Original passport with at least six months of validity and two blank pages.
- Application Form: A completed online application form.
- Photographs: Two recent colored photographs (2-inch x 2-inch) with a white background.
- Medical Documents:
- A letter from a local hospital in Fiji detailing the patient’s medical history.
- A referral letter from a doctor.
- An acceptance letter from the Indian hospital, including estimated treatment costs and duration.
- Travel Documents: Copy of the return airline ticket.
Additional Notes
- If the applicant is a non-citizen residing in Fiji or nearby nations, they need to provide a copy of their work or residence permit and complete an extra form. This may extend the processing time to 5-6 days
Fees and Processing Time
- Visa Fee: The fee for a medical visa is approximately FJ$ 115, payable in cash or by cheque at the High Commission. Payment via cheque may extend processing time
- Processing Time: Typically, if paid in cash, the visa can be processed within 2 working days; via cheque, it may take 5-6 working days.
Extension of Visa
Should a patient need an extended stay for treatment, an official document from the hospital stating the necessity for an extension is required. This process is handled at the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) in India
