1. Why Nigerian patients choose India
India is a leading destination for Nigerian cardiac, oncology, neurosurgery, and IVF patients who want JCI hospitals, English-speaking doctors, and itemised USD/NGN estimates.
Accredited hospitals
Apollo, Medanta, Max, Fortis, BLK-Max, Artemis, Manipal, and Narayana — JCI/NABH tertiary care.
NGN quotes
Itemised USD and NGN before you fly from Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano.
Short waits
Cardiac, oncology, and joint replacement can usually start within days of arrival.
English on the ward
Support in English for consent and discharge.
2. Nigeria travel snapshot
Who this page is for
This country hub is written for Nigerian citizens in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano who want a hospital-agreed plan in Delhi NCR before they buy tickets. Families comparing Singapore, Thailand, or Europe use these NGN 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 in Abuja / Deputy High Commission Lagos, and e-Medical Visa if eligible
- Attendant (MX) visa checklist for up to two caregivers
- Flight routing from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) / Nnamdi Azikiwe (ABV) 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 halal meal options near Delhi NCR hospitals
- Tele follow-up after you return to Nigeria
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 Nigeria
- Blood tests, CT/MRI/echo (share DICOM or clear photos)
- Current medication list and known allergies
Coordination timeline
- Day 0 — share reports from Lagos / Abuja (or anywhere in Nigeria)
- Day 1–2 — opinion + NGN/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, English coordinator on the floor
Payment & NGN
Hospitals collect in INR, cards, or USD transfer. We convert every line to NGN so relatives in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano 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 NGN
| Procedure | USD | NGN | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG) | $4,500 - $6,500 | ₦ 6,975,000 - ₦ 10,075,000 | 7 - 10 Days |
| Surgical Tumor Resection | $3,500 - $6,500 | ₦ 5,425,000 - ₦ 10,075,000 | 5 - 8 Days |
| Kidney Transplant (Living Donor) | $11,000 - $14,000 | ₦ 17,050,000 - ₦ 21,700,000 | 12 - 15 Days |
| Living Donor Liver Transplant | $24,000 - $30,000 | ₦ 37,200,000 - ₦ 46,500,000 | 20 - 25 Days |
| Total Knee Replacement (Single) | $3,800 - $5,200 | ₦ 5,890,000 - ₦ 8,060,000 | 5 - 7 Days |
| IVF Cycle (Basic) | $2,500 - $3,500 | ₦ 3,875,000 - ₦ 5,425,000 | 15 - 20 Days |
6. Medical visa
Nigerian patients need an official hospital invitation for Medical Visa. We prepare the letter, attendant (MX) visas, and a document pack for Abuja or Lagos submission / e-visa.
Nigerian passport, hospital invitation, medical reports, photos, yellow fever certificate, and evidence of funds.
7. Travel from Lagos / Abuja
Lagos or Abuja to Delhi is typically one stop via Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, or Addis Ababa (about 12–16 hours). Pickup at DEL Terminal 3. West African and halal meal options near Delhi NCR hospitals.
Patient notes
"Prostate cancer surgery at Max Saket was organised from Lagos. Invitation letter and airport pickup were on time."
— Chinedu Okonkwo, Lagos (Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket)
"Paediatric heart surgery at Fortis Escorts — the English coordinator stayed with us through ICU and discharge."
— Fatima Abdullahi, Abuja (Fortis Escorts Heart Institute)
8. FAQs for Nigerian patients
How do Nigerian patients get an Indian medical visa for medical treatment in India?
Allow 5–10 working days after the invitation letter. Yellow fever vaccination is typically required. Up to two attendants can apply for MX visas. Nigerian patients need an official hospital invitation for Medical Visa. We prepare the letter, attendant (MX) visas, and a document pack for Abuja or Lagos submission / e-visa. SI GlobalMedCare requests the hospital invitation letter after the specialist accepts the file.
Can family from Nigeria 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 Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano.
Will someone speak English in Delhi?
Yes. Case managers work in English on WhatsApp, consent, ward rounds and discharge for Nigerian families.
How long is the journey from Lagos / Abuja to Delhi?
Lagos or Abuja to Delhi is typically one stop via Dubai, Doha, Istanbul, or Addis Ababa (about 12–16 hours). Typical fare band: $600 - $1,050. We meet you at IGI Terminal 3.
Are costs for medical treatment in India shown in NGN?
Hospital bills are INR or USD. Every estimate we send also shows NGN so relatives in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano can plan. ICU overruns and implants are listed separately.
Which Delhi hospitals treat Nigerian 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 Nigeria?
WhatsApp reports to +91 7289892654 or use the form on this hub. You receive a written opinion and NGN/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.