What is the level of medicine in India?

Healthcare in India is based on cost-effective models. Most of the hospitals are private — 65% of annual GDP is out-of-pocket medical payments.1.4 mln doctors provide excellent treatments in the country. 74% of the Indian medical care is private. The local healthcare centers have international and national certificates that confirm the high quality of services and patients' safety:JCI (Joint Commission International) — the international improver of healthcare quality and safety across the globeNABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers) — the Indian quality council establishing healthcare accreditation for medical centers within the country.India has 39 JCI-accredited medical centers in contrast with 20 JCI-certified facilities in Germany and 10 hospitals in Israel.

What hotel services are provided here?

In India, hotels of different price ranges and service levels are presented. Most tourists choose 4 and 5-star hotels. Such hotels have everything for a comfortable stay: varied European and Asian food, a vast, well-groomed territory, animation for children and adults. Some hotels have a water park available to guests. Budget travelers can afford to book an economical 3-star hotel with half board or no meals at all.

What is the best time to visit India?

India is one of the most amazing states in South Asia. The cradle of the ancient civilization, Buddhism, and Hinduism. India is an excellent place to have vacation on the Goa and Kerala beaches, tours to picturesque Delhi, and the soaring Himalayas, open the treasures of the Golden Triangle and the ancient secrets of Ayurveda, for rave discos and yoga tours. Locals recommend traveling to India from October to March.

International patients are required to receive an electronic visa (e-Visa). The maximum period of stay in the country with this visa type is 6 months. Read more about the visa terms for treatment in India here.

What documents are required to apply for a visa to India for treatment?

Visa for travel to India requires a number of documents. The necessary list of documents includes:ID cardcopy of online visa application formcertificate of income and availability of fundsrecent size 2 photosproof of residential addressbooking of flight and hotelmedical opinion about the need for treatment in India.

What should you know about India before the trip?

CurrencyIndian Rupee (you also can pay for services in USD)Best period for the tripOctober-MarchLanguageHindi (most of medical staff speaks English fluently)Visais requiredTime difference with Europe5 hoursTime difference with the USA10 hoursCapitalNew DelhiMedical tourism centerMumbai, New DelhiPopular resortsGoa, Jaipur, Mumbai

Why is India trendy for medical tourism?

India is also a well-known country globally due to skillful doctors that have vast experience due to the high demand and excellent patient flow. Patients from the USA, UK, France, Germany, Kuwait, Iraq, Oman, Maldives, Yemen, Uzbekistan, and Sudan prefer treatment in India to other places. Highly developed medical centers and first-rate therapeutic services at affordable prices attract people from all over the world. About 500,000 international patients travel to India annually. So the country is among Top 10 countries with the most developed medical tourism sector. India is a top destination for medical tourists because of low-costs. You may save up to 75% on services compared to European countries or the USA due to the average local citizens' income and general price policy within the state.

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