Medical Travel from Russia
India has established an outstanding reputation among Russian patients seeking advanced medical treatments, including complex cardiac surgeries, robotic joint replacements, neurosurgery, organ transplants, and oncology care. Renowned JCI and NABH accredited hospitals in Delhi NCR offer state-of-the-art medical technology with significantly shorter waiting periods and economical treatment packages.
Russian Language Interpretation & Care Coordination
Clear communication is essential for safe medical diagnosis and peace of mind. Massvaa Care arranges experienced Russian-speaking coordinators and medical interpreters in Delhi. Your interpreter will assist you through:
- Initial clinical consultations with senior surgeons and medical department heads.
- Translating diagnostic reports, scan summaries, and discharge instructions.
- Hospital admission formalities, daily ward rounds, and attendant guest house arrangements.
Visa Guidelines for Russian Citizens
Russian citizens traveling to India for healthcare can apply for an Indian e-Medical Visa online:
- Required Documents: Valid Russian international passport (valid for minimum 6 months with at least 2 blank pages), recent passport photograph with white background, and an official Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) issued by the treating Indian hospital.
- VIL Facilitation: Upon receiving and evaluating your medical scans, our team coordinates directly with the hospital board to provide your official Visa Invitation Letter within 24–48 hours.
- Visa Processing Time: E-Medical Visa applications are processed online via the official Government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in). Standard processing takes approximately 3 to 5 business days, though processing time depends from country to country and individual consular verification.
- Attendants: Up to two family members or caregivers can travel alongside the patient under Medical Attendant Visas (MX).
Flight & Travel Logistics
Travel from Russia to Delhi is convenient with regular flight connections:
- Direct flight options from Moscow (Sheremetyevo - SVO) to New Delhi (Indira Gandhi International Airport - DEL) via Aeroflot (flight time approx. 6 hours).
- Frequent 1-stop connecting flights from St. Petersburg (LED), Novosibirsk (OVB), Kazan, and Yekaterinburg via Dubai, Doha, Tashkent, or Almaty.
Currency & Hospital Payment Protocols
Russian Rubles (RUB) cannot be exchanged directly in India. We recommend:
- Carrying US Dollars (USD) or Euros (EUR) in cash (clean, crisp banknotes printed after 2013) for exchange to Indian Rupees (INR) at authorized currency exchange counters at the airport and hospital desks.
- Initiating direct SWIFT wire transfers from international banking channels directly to the treating hospital's official bank account.
- Strict direct billing policy: You make all clinical payments directly to the hospital billing desk with zero facilitator markup.
On-Ground Support in Delhi NCR
From your arrival at Delhi Airport (DEL), our coordination desk provides:
- Complimentary Airport Reception: Private vehicle pickup from Indira Gandhi International Airport to your hospital or nearby guest house.
- Verified Accommodations: Assistance with hygienic serviced apartments and guest houses equipped with kitchenettes close to the hospital campus.
- Local Connectivity: Assistance with local 5G SIM cards, currency exchange, and medical teleconsult follow-ups upon your return home.