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Treatment in India for patients from Bangladesh

Visa process, embassy details, and what to expect — built specifically for Bangladesh.

Visa Type
Regular Medical Visa (paper, via IVAC)
Flight Time
~1.5–2 hrs direct (Dhaka–Kolkata), ~3 hrs to Delhi/Chennai
Your Currency
Bangladeshi Taka (BDT)
Common Arrival Cities
Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi

Patients from Bangladesh most often come to India for:

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Choose a treatment specialization, then the specific treatment you need. We'll show the best recommended hospitals for it, an estimated cost, and a way to request a consultation.

ℹ️ About this guide: Visa categories, fees, and embassy details below reflect India's published e-Medical Visa policy for Bangladesh patients. Rules and fees can change — our advisors confirm everything current for your exact case for free, and you should always cross-check against the official Indian e-Visa portal before booking travel.

Visa process for Bangladesh citizens

Everything you need to know before you apply.

Regular Medical Visa (paper, via IVAC)

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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Validity
Typically issued for the course of treatment, often multiple-entry; confirmed on grant
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Processing time
Allow 5–10 working days; IVAC centres can be busy — submit hospital documents early
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Fees
Fee is paid at the IVAC centre at submission; amount is published on the IVAC/embassy website
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Bringing family
Attendants (close family) apply for a linked Medical Attendant Visa with their own IVAC submission.
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Vaccination note
No routine yellow-fever requirement for travel directly from Bangladesh.

🏛️ Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC), Dhaka

Dhaka, Bangladesh

Applications are submitted at IVAC centres (Dhaka, Chittagong, Sylhet, Rajshahi, Khulna), which process the High Commission's visa decisions.

Always confirm current address, hours, and required documents directly with the Mission's official website before travelling there, as these can change.

Your journey, step by step

From your first message to flying home — here's exactly what happens.

1

Share your medical reports

Send your diagnosis and reports to our team. A specialist reviews your case and recommends a hospital and doctor, usually within 24 hours.

2

Get your hospital invitation letter

Once your treatment plan is confirmed, the hospital issues an official invitation letter — the core document your visa application needs.

3

Apply for your visa

Regular Medical Visa (paper, via IVAC). Allow 5–10 working days; IVAC centres can be busy — submit hospital documents early.

4

Book flights and we arrange the rest

Most patients from Bangladesh arrive into Kolkata or Chennai or Delhi. CrossCare coordinates airport pickup, accommodation near the hospital, and an interpreter if needed.

5

Treatment, recovery, and follow-up

After discharge, we coordinate recovery accommodation and a remote follow-up plan with your home doctor, so your care doesn't stop when you land back home.

A patient journey from Bangladesh

Representing the kind of experience patients from Bangladesh can expect.

RB
Rashida B.
🩺 Living-donor liver transplant · treated in Chennai

“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.”

Outcome: Successful transplant with her brother as living donor, both discharged within 3 weeks, one-year follow-up shows full graft function.

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 CrossCare team and we'll happily connect you with verified patients from your country who are willing to share their experience and speak with you directly.

Frequently asked questions — Bangladesh

No. Initial consultations, sharing reports, and getting a written cost estimate are all done remotely before you apply for any visa. You only need Regular Medical Visa (paper, via IVAC) once you're ready to travel for treatment.
Allow 5–10 working days; IVAC centres can be busy — submit hospital documents early Start as soon as your hospital invitation letter is ready — CrossCare can usually arrange this within a few days of your case being reviewed.
Attendants (close family) apply for a linked Medical Attendant Visa with their own IVAC submission.
At minimum: a passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages, a recent passport-style photo, your medical reports, and the hospital invitation letter CrossCare helps arrange. No routine yellow-fever requirement for travel directly from Bangladesh.
Patients from Bangladesh most commonly arrive into Kolkata, Chennai, Delhi, depending on which hospital and specialist your case is matched to. Flight time is approximately ~1.5–2 hrs direct (Dhaka–Kolkata), ~3 hrs to Delhi/Chennai.
Your CrossCare advisor tracks your application alongside you and can liaise with the hospital to adjust admission dates if needed. We never recommend travelling on a tourist visa for treatment — hospitals are required to verify medical-visa status before admitting international patients for procedures.

Ready to start your visa process for Bangladesh?

Talk to a free care advisor who can confirm your exact visa requirements, help arrange your hospital invitation letter, and give you a written treatment cost estimate — no obligation.

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