10 Travel Tips for Patients Coming to India for Treatment
Practical advice on flights, money, SIM cards, food and interpreters for international patients visiting Delhi NCR.
By BharatDr Care Team · 5 September 2026 · 1 min read
Coming to a new country for treatment can feel stressful. These tips help you arrive ready.
Before you fly
- Apply for a medical visa (e-Medical Visa) with your hospital letter.
- Book a direct flight to Delhi (DEL) if you can.
- Carry some US dollars or euros to exchange at the airport.
After you land
- BharatDr arranges free airport pickup.
- Get a local SIM card at the airport with your passport.
- Ask for a free interpreter (Arabic, French, Russian and more).
- Drink only bottled or filtered water.
- Keep copies of your passport and visa.
- Register with the FRRO if your stay is longer than 180 days.
- Save the BharatDr WhatsApp number for 24/7 help.
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