Care plan for Ghanaian patients
Accra to Delhi is typically one stop via Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, or Addis Ababa (about 12–16 hours). Stay: West African and English-menu guest houses near Apollo, Max, and Medanta.
English-speaking care, transparent USD/GHS estimates, and high-volume heart, cancer, and IVF programmes make Delhi NCR a practical alternative to Europe or South Africa.
Who this page is for
Accra to Delhi medical travel is written for Ghanaian citizens in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale who want a hospital-agreed plan in Delhi NCR before they buy tickets. Families comparing Singapore, Thailand, or Europe use these GHS figures as a planning baseline — not a final bill.
What SI GlobalMedCare includes
- Written specialist opinion and itemised estimate within 24–48 hours
- Hospital visa invitation letter for High Commission of India, Accra, and Indian e-Medical Visa (if eligible)
- Attendant (MX) visa checklist for up to two caregivers
- Flight routing from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Delhi (DEL T3)
- Airport pickup and guest house near the treating hospital
- English interpretation during rounds, consent, and discharge
- Stay notes: West African and English-menu guest houses near Apollo, Max, and Medanta
- Tele follow-up after you return to Ghana
Usually not in the surgical package
- International airfare and excess baggage
- Tourism, shopping, or extra hotel nights after discharge
- Unplanned ICU / extra implants beyond the agreed estimate
- Donor extra tests for transplant cases (quoted separately)
Send these reports on WhatsApp
- Passport bio page of patient and attendants
- Latest OPD / discharge notes from doctors in Ghana
- Blood tests, CT/MRI/echo (share DICOM or clear photos)
- Current medication list and known allergies
Coordination timeline
- Day 0 — share reports from Accra (or anywhere in Ghana)
- Day 1–2 — opinion + GHS/USD estimate
- Day 2–3 — invitation letter issued
- Visa window — 3 to 8 working days with a hospital invitation letter
- Arrival — DEL T3 pickup, admission, English coordinator on the floor
Payment & GHS
Hospitals collect in INR, cards, or USD transfer. We convert every line to GHS so relatives in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale can plan. Airport and hospital desks exchange cash; keep some USD/INR for the first 48 hours.
Estimated cost (USD & GHS)
| Procedure / Service | USD ($) | GHS | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return flight (indicative) | $200 - $900 | GH₵ 3,100 - GH₵ 13,950 | 12 - 16 hours (one stop) |
Indicative August 2026 ranges. Final quotes depend on hospital, room category, implants, and clinical plan.
Accra to Delhi medical travel — FAQs
How do Ghanaian patients get an Indian medical visa for medical travel to Delhi?
Most Ghanaian passports use e-Medical Visa or the High Commission in Accra. With our invitation letter, 3–8 working days is typical. Ghanaian patients usually apply for an Indian Medical Visa or e-Medical Visa using the hospital invitation letter. Yellow fever vaccination is commonly required for travel. SI GlobalMedCare requests the hospital invitation letter after the specialist accepts the file.
Can family from Ghana travel as medical attendants?
Usually up to two attendants travel on MX / attendant visas using the same hospital invitation. We list passport copies needed from Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale.
Will someone speak English in Delhi?
Yes. Case managers work in English on WhatsApp, consent, ward rounds and discharge for Ghanaian families.
How long is the journey from Accra to Delhi?
Accra to Delhi is typically one stop via Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, or Addis Ababa (about 12–16 hours). Typical fare band: $550 - $950. We meet you at IGI Terminal 3.
Are costs for medical travel to Delhi shown in GHS?
Hospital bills are INR or USD. Every estimate we send also shows GHS so relatives in Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and Tamale can plan. ICU overruns and implants are listed separately.
Do you pick up Ghanaian patients at Delhi airport?
Yes — named driver at IGI T3 with a placard, then hospital or guest house. Do not use an unmarked taxi after a long flight from Kotoka International Airport (ACC).
Where do families from Ghana stay?
Guest houses and hotels near the treating campus. Meal notes: West African and English-menu guest houses near Apollo, Max, and Medanta.
Should the patient fly alone from Accra?
No. Plan at least one attendant. We time the pickup to the actual landing, including delayed connections.