By Top Doctors Khulna Team · · 3 min read
Many patients from the Khulna region travel to Kolkata, Vellore, Chennai or Bengaluru for advanced treatment. Good preparation cuts both cost and hassle.
What to do in Khulna before you go
- See a specialist here for a diagnosis and complete the reports you need
- Arrange all reports, films and prescriptions in a file by date
- Send your reports to the Indian hospital for a cost estimate
- Get an invitation or appointment letter from the hospital
Common medical visa documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, plus old passports if any
- Printout of the online visa application form
- Recent photo in the required size
- Copy of your national ID card
- Referral letter and medical reports from your Bangladeshi doctor
- Invitation or appointment letter from the Indian hospital
- Proof of funds (bank statement) and proof of address
- A separate application for each attendant travelling with the patient
Where and how to apply
Fill in the Indian visa form online and submit your documents at the Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Khulna. Submission dates, fees and the document list change from time to time — check the official Indian visa website for the latest information before you apply.
Ways to travel
- By road: Khulna to Kolkata via the Benapole–Petrapole border — the most common route
- By rail: the Khulna–Kolkata Bandhan Express (when running)
- By air: flights from Jashore or Dhaka, convenient for Vellore and Chennai
- You must enter by the port named on your visa — choose it when you apply
Keep with you
- Originals and photocopies of all medical reports
- Enough of your current medicines, with prescriptions
- The hospital's address and contact number
- Passport with your dollar or rupee endorsement
Our treatment-in-India service helps you choose a hospital, get a cost estimate, book appointments and prepare the visa file. We are a facilitation service — the visa decision rests with the Indian authorities. Contact the Booking Line for details.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the questions patients ask most about this topic.
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