Care plan for Nepalese patients
Issued for Embassy of India, Kathmandu, and Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) Nepal within 24 hours of report review.
Short flight time, Hindi language overlap, and high-volume cardiac, cancer, and transplant programmes in Delhi NCR make India the first choice for families from Kathmandu and across Nepal.
Who this page is for
Hospital invitation letter — Nepal is written for Nepal citizens in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, and Bharatpur who want a hospital-agreed plan in Delhi NCR before they buy tickets. Families comparing Singapore, Thailand, or Europe use these NPR figures as a planning baseline — not a final bill.
What SI GlobalMedCare includes
- Written specialist opinion and itemised estimate within 24–48 hours
- Hospital visa invitation letter for Embassy of India, Kathmandu, and Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) Nepal
- Attendant (MX) visa checklist for up to two caregivers
- Flight routing from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Delhi (DEL T3)
- Airport pickup and guest house near the treating hospital
- Nepali interpretation during rounds, consent, and discharge
- Stay notes: Nepali meals and kitchen-equipped guest houses near hospital campuses
- Tele follow-up after you return to Nepal
Usually not in the surgical package
- International airfare and excess baggage
- Tourism, shopping, or extra hotel nights after discharge
- Unplanned ICU / extra implants beyond the agreed estimate
- Donor extra tests for transplant cases (quoted separately)
Send these reports on WhatsApp
- Passport bio page of patient and attendants
- Latest OPD / discharge notes from doctors in Nepal
- Blood tests, CT/MRI/echo (share DICOM or clear photos)
- Current medication list and known allergies
Coordination timeline
- Day 0 — share reports from Kathmandu (or anywhere in Nepal)
- Day 1–2 — opinion + NPR/USD estimate
- Day 2–3 — invitation letter issued
- Visa window — 3 to 7 working days with a hospital invitation letter
- Arrival — DEL T3 pickup, admission, Nepali coordinator on the floor
Payment & NPR
Hospitals collect in INR, cards, or USD transfer. We convert every line to NPR so relatives in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, and Bharatpur can plan. Airport and hospital desks exchange cash; keep some USD/INR for the first 48 hours.
Estimated cost (USD & NPR)
| Procedure / Service | USD ($) | NPR | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invitation letter | FREE | Rs 0 (Via SI GlobalMedCare) | 24 Hours |
Indicative August 2026 ranges. Final quotes depend on hospital, room category, implants, and clinical plan.
Hospital invitation letter — Nepal — FAQs
How do Nepalese patients get an Indian medical visa for Indian medical visa?
With a hospital invitation letter, Medical Visa processing in Kathmandu is typically 3–7 working days. Urgent cases are flagged with the hospital international desk. Nepalese patients typically apply for an Indian Medical Visa (M-Visa) with a hospital invitation letter. Land entry via the India–Nepal border is also used for some cases after hospital confirmation. SI GlobalMedCare requests the hospital invitation letter after the specialist accepts the file.
Can family from Nepal travel as medical attendants?
Usually up to two attendants travel on MX / attendant visas using the same hospital invitation. We list passport copies needed from Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, and Bharatpur.
Will someone speak Nepali in Delhi?
Yes. Case managers work in Nepali and Hindi on WhatsApp, consent, ward rounds and discharge for Nepalese families.
How long is the journey from Kathmandu to Delhi?
Direct flights from Kathmandu to Delhi take about 1 hour 30 minutes on IndiGo, Air India, and Nepal Airlines. Typical fare band: $90 - $180. We meet you at IGI Terminal 3.
Are costs for Indian medical visa shown in NPR?
Hospital bills are INR or USD. Every estimate we send also shows NPR so relatives in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Biratnagar, and Bharatpur can plan. ICU overruns and implants are listed separately.
What documents do Nepalese patients need?
Nepalese passport (6+ months validity), hospital invitation letter, local medical reports, passport photos, and proof of funds.
How fast is the hospital invitation letter?
Typically within 24–72 hours after the treating team accepts the reports. Embassy/IVAC time is separate.
Is e-visa available from Nepal?
It depends on passport rules that year. We follow the current Indian mission process via Embassy of India, Kathmandu, and Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) Nepal and tell you e-visa vs sticker visa on the checklist.