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🇧🇩 Medical Treatment in India for Bangladesh Patients

South Asia

Currency
Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Flight Time
~1.5–2 hrs direct (Dhaka–Kolkata), ~3 hrs to Delhi/Chennai
Visa Type
Regular Medical Visa (paper, via IVAC)
Visa Validity
Typically issued for the course of treatment, often multiple-entry; confirmed on grant
Processing Time
Allow 5–10 working days; IVAC centres can be busy — submit hospital documents early
Embassy
Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC), Dhaka
Embassy City
Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bangladeshi nationals generally apply for a regular (paper) Medical Visa through the IVAC application centres rather than the e-Visa portal — the High Commission processes these in higher volume than almost any other country given the scale of patient travel from Bangladesh.

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Rashida B.
🩺 Living-donor liver transplant

“My brother and I flew to Chennai not knowing if he would be a match. The transplant team explained every test result to us directly, in plain language, before any decision was made — that honesty is what got us through it.”

This journey is representational of real patient experiences; the name shown has been changed to protect patient privacy. Not all patients are able or willing to share their contact details — please reach out to the CrossCareIndia team to be connected with verified patients who are.

🩺 Not sure where to start? Talk to your Dedicated Assistant — they review your case personally.