- Visa Applicants should fill online visa application forms onindianvisaonline.gov.in and submit a print out of filled-in form with two colour photographs (51mmx51mm) and documents as specified below.
MEDICAL VISA:
Serious ailments like neurosurgery, joint replacements ophthalmic disorders, renal disorders, cardiac problems, congenital disorders, organ transplantations, radiotherapy, plastic surgery, gene therapy and others are of primary considerations in granting a medical visa. The list of treatments is non-exhaustive.
- The sole purpose of travel should be of having a medical treatment in India.
- The applicant should seek medical treatment at reputed/specialized/recognized hospital in India.
- Two medical attendants are allowed to travel with the patient. They can be his/her family members, relatives or associates.
- Duly completed Visa Application Form.
- Endorsement of profession in passport is must where there is a provision.
- Two (02) recent color photographs with white background – 2 inch x 2 inch (Photo on the Passport and Form must tally with applicant’s present appearance).
- Photocopy on National Identity Card (N.I.C) / Driving License or Birth Certificate (For Sri Lanka national only).
- Address Proof (NIC/Driving License / Bank Statement / Rent Agreement / Telephone Bill / G S Certificate)
Medical Visa (M) & Medical Attendant Visa (MX): Applicants going to India for medical treatment need to submit the following:
- Original medical papers indicating appointment in India and treatment in Sri Lanka.
May fill up additional preform as below, on a separate page:
| S.No. |
In Sri Lanka |
In India |
| 1 |
Name of hospital/clinic which referred you to India.
Name of Doctor |
Name of hospital/clinic where you wish to undergo treatment.
Name of Doctor |
| 2 |
Complete address of hospital/clinic |
Complete address of hospital/clinic where you plan to go for treatment |
| 3 |
Tel No./fax No./E-mail/website address |
Tel No./fax No./e-mail/website address |
- Duration of visa will be decided on a case-to-case basis. Generally maximum period is 6 months with Double Entry which can be extended subjected to fulfillment of conditions.
- This is not intended to be a complete list of documents that may be needed. High Commission reserves the right to seek additional documents post submission of application.
- The Passport should have a minimum validity of 6 months on the date of application with at least two blank pages.
- Tampered or damaged passports are not accepted.
- Some individual cases may require more time for processing.
- Applicants may have to attend an Interview at “The High Commission of India” / “Post” if required.
- High Commission of India reserves the right to refuse visa without assigning reasons and without refund of fee.
Contact Details
HIGH COMMISSION OF INDIA
36-38 GALLE ROAD, COLOMBO-3
Working Hours:0900 – 1730 hrs (Monday-Friday)
Emergency Contacts : 2327587, 2421605, 2422788, 2422789.
(a) For queries related to Indian visas please contact 232 6921 or 242 1605, 242 2788 or 232 7587
(b) For queries related to Passport & Consular issues please contact at 242 2788
(c) For queries related to Commercial information, please contact 233 5552 or 245 4703
(d) For queries related to Press & Information, please contact 244 6892
(e) For queries related to Cultural events, please contact 244 6892 or 268 4698
High Commissioner’s Office:
Telephone: 2394581
Email: hc.colombo@mea.gov.in , hco.colombo@mea.gov.in
Fax: 2446403, 2448166
Website Reference : IVS Lanka
: Indian Embassy in Sri Lanka |
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