Medical Treatment in India for Patients from Nigeria
Visa facilitation, currency guidelines, and coordination support from Nigeria to Delhi
Medical Travel from Nigeria
India has been a trusted healthcare destination for Nigerian patients seeking oncology, cardiology, neurosurgery, and orthopedic procedures due to international hospital accreditations and transparent package details in Delhi.
Visa Rules for Nigerian Citizens
Under Indian immigration guidelines, Nigerian passport holders are eligible for e-Medical Visa applications online:
- Required Documents: A valid Nigerian passport, passport photographs, and an official Visa Invitation Letter (VIL) from a recognized Indian hospital.
- Visa Invitation: We coordinate with the hospital administration to obtain your VIL on official letterhead within 48 hours of treatment package confirmation.
- Online Application: Apply via the official Indian Visa online portal. Processing typically takes 3 to 5 business days. Keep a printed copy of the e-Visa confirmation.
Flight & Travel Logistics
Popular flight routes from Lagos (LOS) or Abuja (ABV) to New Delhi (DEL) include connections through Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airlines), Doha (Qatar Airways), Dubai (Emirates), or Cairo (EgyptAir). Total travel time varies depending on layovers.
Currency & Bank Transfers
Nigerian Naira (NGN) is not traded or accepted in India. We recommend:
- Carrying US Dollars (USD) in cash (pristine bills printed after 2013) for exchange to Indian Rupees (INR) at authorized currency exchange counters in Delhi.
- Initiating international bank wire transfers (SWIFT) directly to the treating hospital's official account for treatment deposits. Share the swift slip with our coordination desk to verify.