Important Facts For Prelims
Liberalisation of Medical Visa Regime
- 31 Aug 2019
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The Government has liberalized the Medical Visa Regime and has permitted foreigners to get the indoor treatment on their primary visa even for pre-existing diseases except in cases of organ transplant.
- A foreigner suffering from a minor medical condition, who needs only OPD consultation may take treatment at any hospital on his/her primary visa.
- In the case of indoor medical treatment of fewer than 180 days or up to the stay stipulation period, a foreigner is permitted to take such indoor medical treatment subject to certain conditions.
- The indoor treatment can be taken on primary (original) visa irrespective of the fact that the diseases, which a foreigner may have been suffering from even before his/her entry into India and even for ailments which were in his/her knowledge.
- Treatment of diseases, which require organ transplant shall, however, be permitted only on a Medical Visa.
