When treatment in India runs longer than planned, here is how to extend a medical visa through e-FRRO, who must register with the FRRO, what documents to prepare and how to avoid overstay.
A plain guide to cataract, LASIK, retina and cornea transplant surgery in India for overseas patients, including how long to stay before flying, cost drivers and follow-up at home.
A plain guide to India’s Ayush visa for treatment under Ayurveda, Yoga and other Indian systems: who it is for, the regular and e-Visa routes, requirements, attendants and safety tips.
How medical tourism packages in India work: the types of package, typical inclusions and exclusions, how to compare quotes, red flags and the questions to ask before you pay.
The best countries for medical tourism according to the Medical Tourism Index, what the rankings measure, popular destinations by treatment, how India compares, and how to choose safely.
The latest official statistics on medical tourism in India: yearly foreign medical arrivals from 2016 to 2025, top source countries, visas, Ayush visas, rankings and what the numbers really mean.
A complete, plain-language guide to hospital costs in India: estimates and bills, room and ICU charges, insurance and cashless claims, Ayushman Bharat, free treatment options and paying the bill.
A practical guide and worksheet for budgeting accommodation, food, local travel and daily costs for families staying near a hospital during treatment in another city.
How to pay hospital bills in India by UPI, card, bank transfer or cash: UPI limits for hospitals, cash rules, deposits, receipts and tips to avoid payment problems at discharge.
How medical loans, hospital EMI schemes and card EMIs work in India, what to check before borrowing, safer alternatives to try first, and warning signs to avoid.