Eligibility for Indian Medical Visa from Tanzania
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Medical visa is only granted to those whose only purpose to travel to another is medical treatment.
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Patient should seek treatment at a recognized/reputed/specialized hospital/healthcare center in India.
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The patient is allowed with maximum two medical attendants to accompany him/her. They can be his/her family members or close associates.
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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.
Indian Medical Visa Requirements for Tanzanians
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Completely and correctly filled online application form.
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Copy of an official letter from the local doctor/hospital stating that the applicant requires specialized treatment and has been referred to hospital in India.
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Copy of an official letter of appointment with a doctor in any reputed/recognized/specialized hospital or medical institution in India.
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Financial proof of a current bank statement proving your economic stability to support yourself in your medical travel to India.
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Passport with a validity of more than 6 months. The validity of visa should not exceed the expiry date of the passport.
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Valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
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Medical visa fees. The fees cost the same for both the applicant and the medical attendant accompanying him or her.
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Registration at the FRRO office once they arrive in India is mandatory.
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Proof of long term permanent residence (at least 3 years) is required for third country nationals.
Online Medical Visa Application from Tanzania
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Go to Indian Visa Online and click on Regular Visa Application.
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Fill up the important credentials: your country’s name, high commission, date of birth, nationality, e-mail id, expected date of arrival in India and visa type. Enter the access code and click Continue.
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The form consists of a total of three pages. Fill up each page of the form with your correct details. Click Save and Continue at the bottom after you finish filling up each page.
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Enter details of your family address and your profession or occupation.
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Enter your medical visa application details regarding the hospital in your country and the concerned hospital in India, duration of treatment, no. of entries, purpose of visit, expected date of journey, expected time of arrival and departure, other information, details about SAARC country visit and reference.
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If you travel to India for your treatment only through Vaidam’s assistance but do not have a reference in India, then you can provide Vaidam’s office address and contact number of patient relations as mentioned here.
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You can upload your picture or paste it after you take out a print of the filled application form. If you want to upload your recent picture in the online form, click on Upload Photo.
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After you click Save and Continue on the third page, a preview containing all your details will appear.
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Go through them thoroughly. Click on Modify/Edit if there is any mistake.
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Click on Verified and Continue if all the data entered by you are correct.
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Go through the set of instructions that appear on the new window and press OK for final registration. To modify details click Cancel.
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After clicking OK a window will appear where you would have to select the appointment date for submission of application at the Mission Counter. Click on Confirm the Appointment.
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Another new window will open after you have clicked on Confirm the Appointment, bearing two options to Print or Save the online application. Save the online application. Do not print it immediately as you may lose the application by doing so.
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Click on Print Registered Application to get the hardcopy of your application form.
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If you haven’t uploaded your picture in the online application form, then paste it in the photo box on the first page. The photograph should be exactly the same size as the box (2inch X 2inch).
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Put your signature on the rectangular box just below the photo box. Do the same in the box at the bottom of the second page.
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Finally, submit the application form along with the required documents at the Mission Counter on the appointed date, mentioned at the right margin of the application, during the working hours.
Indian Medical Visa Processing Fee for Tanzania
Medical visa or medical attendant visa costs 175000Tshs (78 USD) for six months and 255000Tshs (114 USD) for a year.
Tshs: Tanzanian Shilling
Indian Medical Visa Processing Time for Tanzania
Visa to Tanzanian nationals is normally issued in three working days (excluding the day of submission) and for the residents of other countries in five working days.
Contact details of Indian High Commission in Tanzania
Address | Shaaban Robert Street, Plot no. 213/51, PO Box 2684, Dar es Salaam |
Country and area code | 255 – 22 |
PABX | 2113094 / 2113096 |
Consular | 2113079 |
Fax | 2113049 / 2113092 |
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Working hours | Monday to Friday (0830 – 1030hrs) |
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Consulate General of India, Zanzibar
Consul General | Mr. TC Barupal |
Website | |
Address | 8, Migombani, P.O.Box 871, Zanzibar |
Phone | (24) 223-2711 / 0720 |
Fax | (24) 223-0001 |
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Emergency numbers after Office Hours: +255-783344850; +255-783344840
Medical Visa Information After You Arrive in India
Medical Visa Extension
Visa extension is required when one needs more time for his or her recovery that goes beyond his departure date from India. In that case the patient requires an official letter from the concerned hospital authority stating his/her ailment, treatment procedure and the number of days he/she would take to recover completely to go back to his/her own country. The applicant has to go to the FRRO office with the letter and the required documents to extend his/her stay in the country.
FRRO
Foreign Regional Registration Office controls the registration, departure visa extension and other nuances of the foreign nationals regarding their passports, visa and their stay in India. Foreigners have to register themselves in the FRRO office once they arrive in India. Below is mentioned the documents that are required for FRRO registration:
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Application form.
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Photocopy of the passport and the initial visa.
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Four photographs of the applicant.
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Details of residence in India.
To know more about Medical Visa Extension and FRRO click here.
Details of Foreigner's Regional Registration Offices (Primarily for visa extension / renewal which may be required for longer duration of treatment
Place | Name and Designation | Office Address | Telephone | | ||||
Ahmedabad | Shri Rajendra Kumar , FRRO Ahmedabad | Second Floor, Foreigners Section Office, Commissioner of Police, Shahibaug, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. | 079- 25630150(T) | |||||
Amritsar | Shri S. N. Sharma , FRRO Amritsar | Bureau of Immigration, D-123, Ranjit Avenue, Amritsar - 143001 | 0183- 2500464 (T) 0183- 2500465 (F) | |||||
Bangalore | Shri Ganesh Kumar , FRRO Bangalore | 5th Floor, 'A' Block, TTMC, BMTC Bus Stand Building, K.H. Road, Shantinagar, Bangalore 560027 | 080-22218195 , 080- 22218196 [Fax] | |||||
Calicut | Shri C.Unnikrishn an , FRRO, Calicut | 20/1305, Castle View, Thiruvannur Road, Panniyankara,Kallai PO, Kozhikode,KERALA – 673003 | 0495- 2323550 , 0495- 2323550(F) | |||||
Chennai | Dr. K.A. Senthil Velan , FRRO Chennai | No. 26 Shastri Bhawan Annexe Building 26 Haddows Road, Nungabakkam, Chennai-600006 | 044- 23454970 (Direct), [044- 28251721 (Help Desk - For Queries, Timings - 0600 hrs to 2200 hrs)] , 044-23454971 (Fax) | |||||
Cochin | Mr. K. Sethu Raman , FRRO, Cochin | 2nd Floor, Airlines Building, Cochin International Airport Ltd.,Airport PO, Cochin- 683111, Kerala | 0484- 2611277 (T) , 0484 2611277 (Fax) | |||||
Delhi | Ms. I.B Rani , FRRO Delhi | East Block —VIII, Level -2 Sector -1 , R.K Puram New Delhi-66 011 | 26711384 (T) , 011- 26711348 | |||||
Goa | Shri Shekhar M Prabhudessai , FRRO Goa | Goa Police Head Quarters Building, Ground floor, Near Azad Maidan, Panaji, Goa | 0832- 2428623 (T) 0832- 2428623 (F) | |||||
Hyderabad | Shri Anil Kumar , FRRO Hyderabad | Bureau of Immigration (Ministry of Home Affairs), Old Airport R.G Terminal, Begumpet, Hyderabad-500016 | 040- 27900211 (T), 040- 27901022 , 040- 27900388 (F) | |||||
Kolkata | Shri Shakeel Ahmed , FRRO | Kolkata 237, A.J.C Bose Road, Kolkata | 033- 22900549 (T) | |||||
Lucknow | Shri Harish Kumar Rai , FRRO | Lucknow 557, Hind Nagar, Kanpur Road Near Old Chungi Lucknow-226012 | 0522- 2432431 (T) 0522- 2432430 (F) | |||||
Mumbai | Ms. Aswati Dorje , FRRO | Mumbai Annex-|| Bldg., 3rd Floor Badruddin Tayyabji Marg, Behind St.Xavier College, C.S.T Mumbai 400001 (The Landmark is near C.S.T railway station and the office is in the lane beside the Times of india building.), For Enquiries on Registration and Visa Services Phone 022-22620446, Enquiry For PIO/OCI phone 022- 22621167 | 022- 22621169 (T) 022- 22620721 (F) | |||||
Trivandrum | Sh. K.K. Jayamohan , FRRO Trivandrum | T.C.14/1377, Vazhuthacaud opposite Ganpati temple, Thycaud. P.O Trivandrum-14 | 0471- 2333515(T) 0471- 2333514 (F) |
E-Tourist Visa from Tanzania to India
E-tourist visa can be used for medical travel when patients require short term medical treatments or check-ups. Here are the documents that are required for E-tourist visa.
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PDF version of the scanned first page of the passport.
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The size of the PDF should be 10KB to 300KB.
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A digital photograph is to be uploaded. The photograph should maintain the following criteria:
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Size: 10KB to 1MB
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The height and width of the photo should be equal.
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Photo should have full face, front view and eyes open.
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Center head within the frame. Head from top of the hair to the bottom of the chin of the individual should be prominent.
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Background should be plain light colored or white.
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There should be no shadows on the face or on the background.
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The photo should not have any borders.
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Assistance in Medical Visa
For our complimentary assistance in getting Medical Visa to India, submit enquiry or email on [email protected]. You can also call or whatsapp us on +91-9650001746 . We usually respond within 2 hours of receiving the enquiry.
Important Links
- High Commission of India, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Working Hours
- Contact Details of Officers of Indian High Commission in Tanzania
- Visa Information from Tanzania to India
- Bureau of Immigration
- FRRO contact details
- Foreign Registration Related Services
- Things to remember During Visa Extension
- Online Registration
- Health Regulation