Treatment in India from Mauritius

We help with cancer care, heart surgery, brain and spine surgery, and bone and joint surgery.

Is treatment abroad right for you? Talk to your specialist in Mauritius first. A second opinion can help you decide. We never pressure you to travel.

Visa for Mauritian Citizens

• Mauritian citizens can apply for India's e-Medical visa. Apply only on the official website, indianvisaonline.gov.in.
• India's official e-Visa fee list shows a fee of US$0 for Mauritian citizens applying for the e-Medical visa.
• The portal says the visa is valid for 365 days, with multiple entries.
• Apply at least 4 days before you arrive, and no more than 120 days before.
• You need your passport bio page and a letter from the Indian hospital, on its letterhead, with your planned admission date.
• Family members who come with you can apply for e-Medical Attendant visas. Up to 2 e-Medical Attendant visas can be granted for one e-Medical visa.
• The portal says an e-Visa cannot be extended. If your treatment may take longer, plan this with the hospital before you travel.

Sources: Indian Visa Online (indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa) and its e-Visa fee list. Checked on 15 September 2026.

Read more in our visa and travel guide.

Getting to India

Direct and one-stop flights connect Mauritius with Delhi and Mumbai; check airlines for current schedules.

Paying for Treatment

• The hospital bills you directly. Pay only into the hospital's own bank account, and ask for a receipt.
• We never ask you to pay us, and we never accept cash.
• Ask the hospital for a written estimate before you pay any deposit.

The Overseas Treatment Unit and Treatment in India

• Reports in May 2026 said the government's Overseas Treatment Unit sends patients mainly to India.
• The same reports said access is through a recommendation from a Medical Board, and that cover for an adult was capped at Rs 1.3 million.
• They also said about Rs 500 million was owed to hospitals abroad.

Rules can change. Check with the Overseas Treatment Unit before you plan treatment in India. India Medical Cart cannot apply for you, and cannot tell you whether you qualify.

Sources: L'Express via AllAfrica (25 May 2026); Defimedia (6 and 9 May 2026). Checked on 15 September 2026.

Language and Food

Our coordinators speak English, Hindi.

If you prefer French, tell us. Some hospitals can arrange an interpreter, and we ask the hospital before you travel.

Tell us about any food needs, such as vegetarian or halal meals. We ask the hospital what is available. Read more about staying in India.

Scams to Watch for in Mauritius

• On 9 May 2026, Defimedia reported that a minister criticised some private foundations for sending very ill patients abroad with little realistic chance of benefit.
• The same report said public fundraising needs permission from the Police Commissioner under the Public Collections Act. Ask to see this permission before you give money.
• Reports in May 2026 said the minister also alleged commissions and pressure on specialists linked to treatment abroad.
• Never give cash to an agent for your treatment. Pay only the hospital.
• If someone says they work for India Medical Cart, check with us before you share documents or money.

Read our full guide: beware of scams.

Questions Families from Mauritius Ask

How Much Is the Medical Visa for Mauritian Citizens?

India's official e-Visa fee list shows US$0 for Mauritian citizens. Apply only on indianvisaonline.gov.in. Checked on 15 September 2026.

Will the Overseas Treatment Unit Pay for My Treatment?

We cannot tell you. Only the Overseas Treatment Unit decides. Reports in May 2026 described its rules, but they may have changed. Please check with the unit directly.

How Many Family Members Can Come with Me?

The e-Visa portal says up to 2 e-Medical Attendant visas can be granted for one e-Medical visa.

What If My Treatment Takes Longer than Planned?

Ask the hospital, in writing, how long you are likely to stay in India. The e-Visa cannot be extended, so plan the dates with the hospital before you travel.

How Do I Send My Medical Reports?

Please do not send medical reports by WhatsApp or email. Read how to send your medical reports.

What Happens After I Go Home?

Ask the hospital for a discharge summary, and take it to your doctor in Mauritius. Read after you go home.