1. Why Myanmar patients choose India
India offers advanced oncology, cardiac surgery, and organ transplant programmes that are difficult to access locally, with English-speaking international desks and Burmese interpreter support on request.
Accredited hospitals
Apollo, Medanta, Max, Fortis, BLK-Max, Artemis, Manipal, and Narayana — JCI/NABH tertiary care.
MMK quotes
Itemised USD and MMK before you fly from Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyidaw.
Short waits
Cardiac, oncology, and joint replacement can usually start within days of arrival.
Burmese on the ward
Support in Burmese and English for consent and discharge.
2. Myanmar travel snapshot
Who this page is for
This country hub is written for Myanmar citizens in Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyidaw who want a hospital-agreed plan in Delhi NCR before they buy tickets. Families comparing Singapore, Thailand, or Europe use these MMK 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 Embassy of India, Yangon
- Attendant (MX) visa checklist for up to two caregivers
- Flight routing from Yangon International Airport (RGN) to Delhi (DEL T3)
- Airport pickup and guest house near the treating hospital
- Burmese interpretation during rounds, consent, and discharge
- Stay notes: Southeast Asian and vegetarian meal options near hospital guest houses
- Tele follow-up after you return to Myanmar
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 Myanmar
- Blood tests, CT/MRI/echo (share DICOM or clear photos)
- Current medication list and known allergies
Coordination timeline
- Day 0 — share reports from Yangon (or anywhere in Myanmar)
- Day 1–2 — opinion + MMK/USD estimate
- Day 2–3 — invitation letter issued
- Visa window — 5 to 10 working days with a hospital invitation letter
- Arrival — DEL T3 pickup, admission, Burmese coordinator on the floor
Payment & MMK
Hospitals collect in INR, cards, or USD transfer. We convert every line to MMK so relatives in Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyidaw can plan. Airport and hospital desks exchange cash; keep some USD/INR for the first 48 hours.
3. Hospitals in this folder
4. Treatment pages
5. Costs in USD and MMK
| Procedure | USD | MMK | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) | $4,500 - $6,500 | Ks 9,450,000 - Ks 13,650,000 | 7 - 10 Days |
| Surgical Tumor Resection | $3,500 - $6,500 | Ks 7,350,000 - Ks 13,650,000 | 5 - 8 Days |
| Kidney Transplant (Living Donor) | $11,000 - $14,000 | Ks 23,100,000 - Ks 29,400,000 | 12 - 15 Days |
| Living Donor Liver Transplant | $24,000 - $30,000 | Ks 50,400,000 - Ks 63,000,000 | 20 - 25 Days |
| Total Knee Replacement (Single) | $3,800 - $5,200 | Ks 7,980,000 - Ks 10,920,000 | 5 - 7 Days |
| IVF Cycle (Basic) | $2,500 - $3,500 | Ks 5,250,000 - Ks 7,350,000 | 15 - 20 Days |
6. Medical visa
Myanmar passport holders apply for an Indian Medical Visa with an official hospital invitation. SI GlobalMedCare coordinates the letter and appointment checklist with the Indian Embassy in Yangon.
Myanmar passport, hospital invitation letter, medical reports with English translation if needed, photos, and financial proof.
7. Travel from Yangon
Flights from Yangon to Delhi typically connect via Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, or Singapore (about 6–9 hours total). Pickup at DEL Terminal 3. Southeast Asian and vegetarian meal options near hospital guest houses.
Patient notes
"Cancer staging at Apollo Delhi was arranged before we left Yangon. The Burmese coordinator explained every scan result."
— U Min Aung, Yangon (Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals)
"Knee replacement at Max Saket cost a fraction of Singapore, and the invitation letter arrived within 24 hours."
— Daw Hla Hla, Mandalay (Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket)
8. FAQs for Myanmar patients
How do Myanmar patients get an Indian medical visa for medical treatment in India?
Plan 5–10 working days after the hospital invitation letter is issued. We share a document checklist in Burmese and English. Myanmar passport holders apply for an Indian Medical Visa with an official hospital invitation. SI GlobalMedCare coordinates the letter and appointment checklist with the Indian Embassy in Yangon. SI GlobalMedCare requests the hospital invitation letter after the specialist accepts the file.
Can family from Myanmar 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 Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyidaw.
Will someone speak Burmese in Delhi?
Yes. Case managers work in Burmese and English on WhatsApp, consent, ward rounds and discharge for Myanmar families.
How long is the journey from Yangon to Delhi?
Flights from Yangon to Delhi typically connect via Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, or Singapore (about 6–9 hours total). Typical fare band: $280 - $520. We meet you at IGI Terminal 3.
Are costs for medical treatment in India shown in MMK?
Hospital bills are INR or USD. Every estimate we send also shows MMK so relatives in Yangon, Mandalay, and Naypyidaw can plan. ICU overruns and implants are listed separately.
Which Delhi hospitals treat Myanmar patients?
Apollo Delhi, Medanta Gurugram, Artemis, Fortis Escorts, Max Saket, BLK-Max, Manipal Dwarka and Narayana — matched to the diagnosis, not a slogan.
How do I start a case from Myanmar?
WhatsApp reports to +91 7289892654 or use the form on this hub. You receive a written opinion and MMK/USD estimate, then the visa letter.
Is SI GlobalMedCare owned by the hospitals?
No. We are an independent facilitator. Treatment decisions stay with licensed hospital doctors.