NEW DELHI: Foreigners seeking medical treatment in India will soon have a hassle-free travel as the Government is all set to roll out e-medical visas for them.
The move comes amid medical tourism in India estimated at USD 3 billion and projected to grow to USD 7-8 billion by 2020.
“E-visa facility for foreigners who want to undergo medical treatment will be offered soon,” a senior Home Ministry official said.
TVoA (tourist visa on arrival), enabled by Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), popularly known as e-tourist visa scheme, was launched on November 27, 2014.
Under the e-tourist visa scheme, an applicant receives an email authorising him or her to travel to India after it is approved and he or she can travel with a print-out of this authorisation.
On arrival, the visitor has to present the authorisation to the immigration authorities who would then stamp the entry into the country. (AGENCIES)
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