Treatment in India for patients from Africa
Heart surgery, cancer care, joint replacement and more at accredited hospitals in Delhi. We help with the visa letter, flights and a place to stay, and someone meets you at the airport.
Journey time to Delhi
Addis AbabaEthiopia~6 h 30 m
NairobiKenya~7 h 40 m
Port LouisMauritius9–12 h
EntebbeUganda10–13 h
Dar es SalaamTanzania10–13 h
HarareZimbabwe12–15 h
KinshasaDR Congo11–14 h
Lagos / AbujaNigeria12–16 h
Douala / YaoundéCameroon12–15 h
GaboroneBotswana14–18 h
AccraGhana13–17 h
Country by country
Flights, visa and language
Checked against airline schedules and India's official e-Visa list in October 2026. Rules and routes change, so we confirm yours before you book.
| Country | Getting to Delhi | Typical return fare | Visa | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | From Nairobi, ~7 h 40 m non-stop, three days a week | $600–$1000 | e-Medical visa, online | English |
| Ethiopia | From Addis Ababa, ~6 h 30 m non-stop | $550–$950 | Medical visa from the Indian mission | English is used at hospitals; Amharic interpreters can be arranged |
| Uganda | From Entebbe, 10–13 h, one stopUsually via Addis Ababa, Nairobi or a Gulf hub | $700–$1100 | e-Medical visa, online | English |
| Tanzania | From Dar es Salaam, 10–13 h, one stopUsually via Mumbai, Addis Ababa or a Gulf hub | $700–$1100 | e-Medical visa, online | English |
| Mauritius | From Port Louis, 9–12 h, one stopUsually via Mumbai or Dubai | $600–$1000 | e-Medical visa, online | English, French |
| Zimbabwe | From Harare, 12–15 h, one stopUsually via Addis Ababa or Dubai | $800–$1300 | e-Medical visa, online | English |
| Botswana | From Gaborone, 14–18 h, one stopUsually via Johannesburg, Addis Ababa or Dubai | $900–$1500 | e-Medical visa, online | English |
| Nigeria | From Lagos / Abuja, 12–16 h, one stopUsually via Addis Ababa, Doha or Dubai | $800–$1400 | Medical visa from the Indian mission | English |
| Ghana | From Accra, 13–17 h, one stopUsually via Addis Ababa, Doha or Dubai | $900–$1500 | e-Medical visa, online | English |
| DR Congo | From Kinshasa, 11–14 h, one stopUsually via Addis Ababa | $900–$1500 | Medical visa from the Indian mission | French. Large Delhi hospitals have French interpreters |
| Cameroon | From Douala / Yaoundé, 12–15 h, one stopUsually via Addis Ababa | $900–$1500 | e-Medical visa, online | French, English |
Fares are rough economy return ranges for planning, not quotes.
Treatments
What people ask us about most
- Heart bypass surgeryHospital package from $3,500, about 4 weeks in India
- Heart valve replacementHospital package from $5,500, about 4 weeks in India
- Cancer opinions and treatment plansEvery case goes to a hospital tumour board before any price is given.
- Knee and hip replacementHospital package from $2,400, about 3 weeks in India
- Spine surgeryHospital package from $5,500, about 3 weeks in India
- IVFHospital package from $1,500, about 3 weeks in India
- Health check-upsFrom about $100 at the hospital, done in one or two days.
Costs
A heart bypass trip, item by item
With flights from this region. Planning ranges from published hospital packages, not a quote: the hospital confirms the real price after reviewing your reports.
The whole heart bypass trip
Total $6,700–$15,500
- Hospital package56%$3,500–$9,000
- Return flights9%$700–$1,300
- Stay and food, 28 days20%$1,540–$2,940
- Tests, visa, insurance, transfers10%$490–$1,760
- Our fee4%$500
Visa
Which visa you need
It depends on your passport. Either way, the hospital's invitation letter is the document that matters, and we get it for you once you choose a hospital.
e-Medical visa, online
For passport holders from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Ghana and Cameroon.
- 1. Get the hospital's letter (we arrange it).
- 2. Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in, between 120 and 4 days before you fly.
- 3. Up to two family members apply for e-Medical attendant visas linked to yours.
Medical visa from the Indian mission
For passport holders from Ethiopia, Nigeria and DR Congo, who can't use the e-Visa at the moment.
- 1. Get the hospital's letter (we arrange it).
- 2. Apply through the Indian High Commission, Embassy or its visa centre where you live.
- 3. Allow more time than the e-Visa. Family members apply for medical attendant visas at the same time.
Paying
How paying works
- Prices are quoted in US dollars. You pay the hospital directly, usually by international bank transfer or card, and our fee separately.
- Hospitals usually ask for a deposit on admission. Your written quote says how much and when.
- Some employers and insurers in the region pay for treatment abroad if you get approval first. We can send them the hospital's written estimate and treatment plan.
Questions
Common questions
My country isn't on the e-Visa list. What do I do?
Patients from Nigeria, Ethiopia and DR Congo apply for a regular medical visa through the Indian High Commission or Embassy (or its visa centre). The hospital's invitation letter is the key document. Allow extra time, and start as soon as you have the letter.
Can a family member come with me?
Yes. Up to two family members can travel with you on medical attendant visas linked to yours. Many patients from Africa bring one person; we plan the stay for both of you.
Can you help if I've already been told I need surgery?
Yes. Send us your reports and the diagnosis you've been given. A specialist at an accredited hospital reviews them and gives a written opinion and a price before you decide anything.
Do I need to speak English?
It helps, but it isn't required. Large Delhi hospitals have interpreters for French and several other languages at their international desks. Tell us what you need and we'll ask for one to be at your appointments.
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