Why Choose India
India combines world-class medical expertise with costs that are 60-90% lower than Western countries or the Middle East.
Same quality surgery at a fraction of the cost in UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, or USA. Even after flights and accommodation, total savings are substantial.
India has 30+ JCI-accredited hospitals and 700+ NABH-accredited hospitals â the same international standards as the best hospitals in the world.
Most senior Indian surgeons trained at leading institutions in the UK, USA, or Germany. Many have worked at Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Johns Hopkins.
India is one of the largest English-speaking countries in the world. All major hospitals have dedicated international patient services with interpreters for Arabic, Swahili, and other languages.
Direct flights from Dubai (3 hrs), Nairobi (6 hrs), Lagos (8 hrs), Riyadh (4 hrs). All major Indian cities are well connected internationally.
India offers a dedicated Medical Visa (MV) for patients and Medical Attendant Visa for 2 accompanying family members. Processed in 3-5 days for most countries.
Unlike the UK NHS or Canadian healthcare, there are no waiting lists for surgery in India. Most procedures can be scheduled within 1-2 weeks.
Indian hospitals are experienced with patients from Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Africa. Halal food, prayer facilities, and female doctors available on request.
Cost Comparison
All costs in USD equivalent. India costs include hospital stay, surgery, and basic aftercare.
Middle East
UAE
12,000+ patients treated in India
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Saudi Arabia
9,500+ patients treated in India
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Oman
4,200+ patients treated in India
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Kuwait
3,800+ patients treated in India
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Bahrain
2,600+ patients treated in India
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Qatar
2,200+ patients treated in India
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Africa
Nigeria
8,000+ patients treated in India
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Kenya
5,500+ patients treated in India
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Ethiopia
3,200+ patients treated in India
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Ghana
2,800+ patients treated in India
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Tanzania
2,400+ patients treated in India
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Uganda
1,900+ patients treated in India
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Simple Process
Share your medical reports, scans, and history with MySurgery. We will get a treatment plan and cost estimate from the right specialist within 48 hours.
Receive a detailed treatment plan with exact costs, hospital options, surgeon profiles, and expected timeline from our medical team.
We provide a detailed invitation letter and help you apply for an Indian Medical Visa. Most applications are approved in 3-5 business days.
Our team picks you up from the airport, takes you to your hotel, and accompanies you for all hospital appointments. 24/7 support throughout your stay.
Receive world-class treatment at your chosen hospital. Our care coordinator stays with you throughout your hospital stay and manages all documentation.
We provide all discharge documents, follow-up instructions, and maintain telemedicine contact with your treating doctor for 6 months after your return.
Medical Visa India
Who can apply?
Anyone seeking medical treatment at a recognised hospital in India. No restriction on nationality.
How many attendants?
Up to 2 family members can accompany you on Medical Attendant Visa (MX visa).
How long does it take?
3-5 business days for most Middle East and African countries at Indian embassies.
How long is it valid?
Medical visa is typically granted for up to 1 year with triple entry, or for the duration of treatment.
What documents are needed?
Passport, passport photo, application form, invitation letter from Indian hospital, medical records, and proof of funds.
Can MySurgery help?
Yes. We provide the hospital invitation letter and guide you through the complete visa application process.
Share your medical reports with us. Our medical team will prepare a treatment plan, cost estimate, and hospital recommendation within 48 hours.
Available in English, Arabic, French, and Hindi
Yes. India has 30+ JCI-accredited hospitals (the same international standard as hospitals in the UAE, UK, and USA) and 700+ NABH-accredited hospitals. Senior Indian surgeons are trained at the world best medical institutions. India receives over 500,000 medical tourists annually with an excellent safety record.
You can WhatsApp your medical reports to +91 8588807050 or email them to info.mysurgery@gmail.com. We accept reports in any format â PDFs, scanned documents, photos of reports, and DICOM files for scans. Our medical team responds within 24 hours.
Our cost estimates include surgeon fee, OT charges, anaesthesia, hospital stay, medications, and basic investigations. They do not include international flights, accommodation outside the hospital, and personal expenses. We provide a complete itemised estimate so there are no surprises.
Stay duration depends on the procedure. Knee or hip replacement: 10-14 days. Bypass surgery: 14-21 days. Kidney transplant: 4-6 weeks. Cancer treatment: depends on protocol. We advise on the minimum required stay and can arrange extended stays if needed.
Yes. India offers Medical Attendant Visa (MX) for up to 2 accompanying family members. We help arrange accommodation near the hospital for family members. Most hospitals have family-friendly accommodation options within the hospital complex.
Our care coordinators communicate in English, Hindi, and Arabic. For other languages we arrange interpreters. All major Indian hospitals have international patient departments with multilingual staff and Arabic-speaking coordinators for Middle East patients.
Yes. All major Indian hospitals catering to international patients offer Halal food options. Prayer facilities (Namaz rooms) are available at most hospitals with significant Middle East patient populations. Please mention your requirements when booking and we will ensure they are arranged.