Country guide · Southeast Asia
Myanmar nationals are eligible for the Indian e-Visa, so a patient can apply online for an e-Medical visa. Up to two attendants can apply for e-Medical Attendant visas. The e-Visa is only valid at designated entry points. Those include Kolkata, Guwahati, Bagdogra, Gaya and Bhubaneswar airports in eastern India.
| Country | Myanmar |
| Indian e-Visa (e-Medical) | Eligible per the official e-Visa list — check on the day you apply |
| IndiaMedica edition | English |
Which visa does a patient from Myanmar use?
Myanmar appears on the official list of countries eligible for the Indian e-Visa. A patient applies for the e-Medical visa. A family member who will stay alongside applies for the e-Medical Attendant visa. The portal grants no more than two attendant visas against one patient visa.
Who cannot use the e-Visa?
Exclusions come first. The portal says holders of diplomatic or official passports cannot use the e-Visa. Nor can people with a serving or retired defence, military, security or police background. They must apply for a regular visa at an Indian mission. If any of this applies to the patient or an attendant, plan for a regular medical visa from the start.
Where can you enter India?
An e-Visa can only be used at an entry point the portal names. Its list of airports includes Kolkata, Guwahati, Bagdogra, Gaya, Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Chennai and Bengaluru. Check the current list on the portal before you choose a route. If you hope to travel overland, check whether your crossing point accepts e-Visa holders. Do this before you apply.
What should you prepare?
- A passport with at least six months’ validity when you apply and two blank pages.
- A clear photograph and a scan of the passport page for the online form.
- Reports, imaging and prescriptions, with an English summary from your doctor.
- The hospital’s acceptance letter once the specialist has reviewed your case.
- Names and passport details of the two people who may accompany you.
What are the timing rules?
Apply online at least four days before arrival and within a 120-day window. The e-Visa is non-extendable and non-convertible. Ask the hospital for an honest estimate of the stay and agree a plan with your attendant before you apply. Biometric details are captured at immigration when you arrive.
Is language support available?
IndiaMedica works in English for patients from Myanmar. If you need help with a Burmese-language report, ask your doctor for an English summary first. We can then ask the hospital about interpreter support for consultations.
How does IndiaMedica help?
We review your reports free of charge and ask suitable hospitals for an opinion, with your consent. The treating specialist decides whether treatment is suitable, the plan and how long you should stay. We help you compare replies, prepare the hospital letter for your e-Medical application and plan the journey for you and your attendants.
Questions people ask
Can I use an e-Medical visa to cross into India by land from Myanmar?
Only if your crossing is a designated entry point for e-Visa holders. The portal lists airports and seaports for e-Visa entry. Check the current list before you apply. If your route is not listed, you may need a regular medical visa from an Indian mission.
How many family members can come with me?
The portal grants up to two e-Medical Attendant visas against one e-Medical visa. Choose attendants who can stay for the whole treatment, help with medicines and travel home with you.
Do I need English reports?
Indian hospitals usually review files in English. If your reports are in Burmese, ask your doctor for an English summary of the diagnosis, tests and treatment so far. Send scan files too, not just the written reports.
Sources
General information, not medical or legal advice. Rules change: confirm with the official source. How we write and check.