Care plan for Russian patients
Russian citizens apply for an Indian Medical Visa with a hospital invitation. Russian-language case managers explain consent forms, estimates, and discharge summaries.
India offers competitive oncology, transplant, IVF, and joint-replacement packages versus Western Europe, with Russian interpreter support in Delhi NCR.
Who this page is for
Medical Visa for Russian citizens is written for Russian citizens in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Kazan who want a hospital-agreed plan in Delhi NCR before they buy tickets. Families comparing Singapore, Thailand, or Europe use these RUB 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, Moscow, and Consulates in St. Petersburg / Vladivostok as applicable
- Attendant (MX) visa checklist for up to two caregivers
- Flight routing from Sheremetyevo / Domodedovo / Vnukovo (Moscow) to Delhi (DEL T3)
- Airport pickup and guest house near the treating hospital
- Russian interpretation during rounds, consent, and discharge
- Stay notes: European and Russian-friendly menus plus kitchen guest houses
- Tele follow-up after you return to Russia
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 Russia
- Blood tests, CT/MRI/echo (share DICOM or clear photos)
- Current medication list and known allergies
Coordination timeline
- Day 0 — share reports from Moscow (or anywhere in Russia)
- Day 1–2 — opinion + RUB/USD estimate
- Day 2–3 — invitation letter issued
- Visa window — 5 to 12 working days with a hospital invitation letter
- Arrival — DEL T3 pickup, admission, Russian coordinator on the floor
Payment & RUB
Hospitals collect in INR, cards, or USD transfer. We convert every line to RUB so relatives in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Kazan can plan. Airport and hospital desks exchange cash; keep some USD/INR for the first 48 hours.
Estimated cost (USD & RUB)
| Procedure / Service | USD ($) | RUB | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa fee (indicative) | $10 - $25 | ₽ 920 - ₽ 2,300 | 5 to 12 working days with a hospital invitation letter |
Indicative August 2026 ranges. Final quotes depend on hospital, room category, implants, and clinical plan.
Medical Visa for Russian citizens — FAQs
How do Russian patients get an Indian medical visa for Indian medical visa?
Medical Visa with invitation typically takes 5–12 working days at the Indian Embassy/Consulate. We share a Russian-language document list. Russian citizens apply for an Indian Medical Visa with a hospital invitation. Russian-language case managers explain consent forms, estimates, and discharge summaries. SI GlobalMedCare requests the hospital invitation letter after the specialist accepts the file.
Can family from Russia 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 Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Kazan.
Will someone speak Russian in Delhi?
Yes. Case managers work in Russian and English on WhatsApp, consent, ward rounds and discharge for Russian families.
How long is the journey from Moscow to Delhi?
Moscow to Delhi is served by Air India and connecting Gulf/Turkish carriers (about 6–9 hours direct or one-stop). Typical fare band: $350 - $700. We meet you at IGI Terminal 3.
Are costs for Indian medical visa shown in RUB?
Hospital bills are INR or USD. Every estimate we send also shows RUB so relatives in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, and Kazan can plan. ICU overruns and implants are listed separately.
What documents do Russian patients need?
Russian passport, hospital invitation letter, medical records (translated if required), photos, and proof of funds.
How fast is the hospital invitation letter?
Typically within 24–72 hours after the treating team accepts the reports. Embassy/IVAC time is separate.
Is e-visa available from Russia?
It depends on passport rules that year. We follow the current Indian mission process via Embassy of India, Moscow, and Consulates in St. Petersburg / Vladivostok as applicable and tell you e-visa vs sticker visa on the checklist.