Medical Tourism
Medical Tourism is the synergy between hospitals and the Tourism industry. The state is all set for a leap in medical tourism. More and more hospitals are joining hands with the tourism industry to benefit their services. The high priority for health in Kerala is bound to make this relatively new aspect of tourism into a multi-crore industry in the future.
Kerala is already being marketed as a popular health destination for its famous Ayurveda health packages. Medical tourism is marketed along with Ayurveda and other health packages. Major hospitals are joining hands with the govt in promoting medical tourism. Health insurance companies are beginning to play a major role in medical tourism. Globalization and economic liberalization have given a boost to the medical service sector, especially in Kerala. The medical treatment for various packages forms part of recuperative leisure packages at world-class tourist resorts. Airport pickup, hotel accommodation, transportation, food, etc are offered along with medical treatment at the best hospitals.
Kerala is ideally suited for medical tourism because of its moderate weather throughout the year, advanced hospitals with world-class facilities, renowned doctors specializing in major disciplines, trained para medical staff and technicians, and international connectivity. Besides, Kerala also enjoys definite advantages such as the high standard of hygiene that is maintained, the already well-developed tourism industry with its high-quality resorts and hotels, competitive costs for packages of medical treatment, and ideal locations for a relaxing holiday.
The industry offers attractive medical tourism packages at reasonable rates. They are marketed efficiently and are brought to the customers by the tourism industry through tour operators who sell them as holiday packages according to the convenience of the patients. The tourism department has played a pioneering role in promoting Kerala as a major destination in medical tourism in the international market.
- NATUROPATHY
- AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS
- YOGA
- PLASTIC SURGERY
- ENT
- OPHTHALMOLOGY
- COSMETIC SURGERY
- DENTAL TREATMENT
MEDICAL VISA TO INDIA
India has become the most favored destination in the world for medical tourism. The government of India has launched a medical visa for foreign nationals across the world endeavoring specialty medical treatment in India for elongated periods. A visa-on-arrival system for tourists from a few selected countries has been instituted by the government of India, which allows foreign nationals to stay in India for 60 days for medical procedures. A maximum of two attendants who are blood relatives is permitted to accompany the patient under separate Medical Attendant visas. The validity of the Medical Attendant Visa will be the same as the patient Medical visa. The preliminary duration of a Medical visa is up to a year or the duration of the treatment, whichever is less. ELIGIBILITY FOR MEDICAL VISA APPLICATION TO INDIA The medical visa is based on certain conditions that are outlined above, but it is required to ensure that people who are immigrating to India are genuinely doing so for the purpose of receiving treatment. Indian immigration authorities require the following criteria to be satisfied due to the above-mentioned reasons –- It should be clear that the initial medical guidance has already been made by the applicant in their own country and they are then recommended to pursue specialist treatment.
- It should be demonstrated by the applicant is seeking medical attention only in a recognized institution that specializes in the treatment of the condition.
- High priority is given to M visa applications in India that are associated with several medical conditions.
VISA FOR ATTENDANT FAMILY MEMBERS
Attendants or members of the family of patients traveling to India will be provided with miscellaneous visas equivalent to the M Visa of the patient. These visas are given to the partner/children/inpatients/blood relations. Please take note that only up to 2 attendants are put into consideration for miscellaneous visas in one go. These visas are known as MX visas.BENEFITS OF MEDICAL VISA TO INDIA
- Temporary immigration service is provided by the M or Indian medical visas and they did not make a way for settlement in India.
- Medical Indian visas only provide entry for a particular purpose of obtaining medical attention.
- A medical visa in India is granted for up to 1 year, unlike an Indian visit visa which is granted for a maximum of 6 months. The time required to perform the concerned medical treatment determines the duration of a medical visa.
- The government of India permits a period only up to 12 months but it can further be extended to 12 months if required. This extension is based only on the recommendation from an appropriate treatment centre or by providing a medical certificate.
- Medical Reports (Current and Relevant Reports).
- Passport Scans of the Patient and the Attendant and estimated time of visit.
FIRST TIME VISIT
- Informing us that you are coming
- Travel Zoya will arrange the medical visa letter
- Inform us of the arrival date and time with flight details
- Our driver will be waiting for you at the airport Arrival gate