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India e-Medical Visa official portal

Official online visa portal covering e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant visas.

Medical visaRoute
Official portalResource type
Government of IndiaSource
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What this page is for

Medical Visa guide for Ethiopian passport holders applying for India, including workbook-imported 2026 fee guidance, requirements, application route and official source links.

FeeUS$80 up to 6 months / US$120 more than 6 months to 1 year + US$3 ICWF
ProcessingVerify on the official source. Appointment wait time, document review time and passport return time are separate.
Resource typeOnline Application Portal
RouteMedical visa

Prices and fee checks

  • Medical: about 12,600 birr (USD 80) up to 6 months / about 18,800 birr (USD 120) more than 6 months to 1 year + about 470 birr (USD 3) ICWF
  • Tourist / visitor: about 15,700 birr (USD 100) up to 1 year / about 31,400 birr (USD 200) more than 1 to 5 years + about 470 birr (USD 3) ICWF, unless eVisa/reciprocity changes apply
  • Business: Gratis visa fee for Ethiopian/LDC applicants; about 470 birr (USD 3) ICWF still charged (or ETB equivalent e.g., 480 ETB previously posted)
  • Student: about 12,600 birr (USD 80) student visa + about 470 birr (USD 3) ICWF
  • Work: Check official fee page

Birr amounts are approximate planning conversions; verify the official currency and fee page.

Requirements

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
  • completed visa form
  • recent passport photo
  • residence proof in Ethiopia if requested
  • travel/health insurance where required
  • flight reservation/itinerary
  • proof of accommodation
  • proof of funds (usually 3-6 months bank statements)
  • employment letter/business license/tax docs or proof of ties
  • previous visas if any
  • translations/legalization if documents are not accepted in English/French/local language
  • Medical documents: diagnosis/referral letter from doctor in Ethiopia, acceptance/appointment letter from hospital abroad, treatment estimate, proof of ability to pay, medical attendant documents if travelling with an attendant

Documents to prepare

  • Passport valid 6+ months with blank pages
  • completed visa form
  • recent passport photo
  • residence proof in Ethiopia if requested
  • travel/health insurance where required
  • flight reservation/itinerary
  • proof of accommodation
  • proof of funds (usually 3-6 months bank statements)
  • employment letter/business license/tax docs or proof of ties
  • Medical documents: diagnosis/referral letter from doctor in Ethiopia, acceptance/appointment letter from hospital abroad, treatment estimate, proof of ability to pay, medical attendant documents if travelling with an attendant

Money proof

  • Bank statement: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
  • Minimum: [VERIFY official minimum; if none, show practical guidance separately as non-official]
  • Sponsor: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]

Appointment

  • Required: Usually yes for embassy/visa-centre routes; portal-only routes may still require appointment, upload or passport submission. Verify the official source.
  • Biometrics: Depends on country and route; common for UK, Canada, Schengen, U.S. interview routes and some visa-centre submissions.
  • Embassy of India Addis Ababa / Indian visa portal

Stay rules

  • Validity: Varies by visa decision; visitor usually short stay; student usually course/residence duration
  • Max stay: Varies by visa decision; visitor usually short stay; student usually course/residence duration
  • Entries: Single / multiple / depends [VERIFY]

Application path

  1. Choose correct Medical category for India
  2. Read official checklist and gather documents
  3. Complete the online form/portal or embassy form
  4. Pay government fee and service/biometric fee if applicable
  5. Book appointment at embassy/VFS/TLS/BLS/visa centre if required
  6. Attend appointment with originals + copies; submit biometrics/interview
  7. Track application
  8. Collect passport/eVisa/decision letter
  9. Re-check visa validity, entries, stay limit, and conditions before travel

Common weak spots

  • Insufficient or unexplained funds
  • Unclear travel purpose
  • Missing or inconsistent documents
  • Weak proof of ties to Ethiopia
  • False/unverifiable documents
  • Previous refusal or overstay not explained
Independent guidance

VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.

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