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On Planning Your Visit to Continental Hospitals

  • Visa & Travel Arrangements

  • Guidelines for International Patients

  • Embassy Information

  • Accomodation

  • Patient Relations

All foreign nationals visiting India for any purpose require a valid visa. Citizens from certain countries can avail visa-on-arrival facility while others will have to have a valid visa prior to their departure from their home country.

Our international patient coordinators are available to assist you with required paperwork to secure a visa, however, one must note that the final grant of visa depends upon the embassy.

The embassy may ask for documentation such as address proof, source of money for medical treatment, insurance policy, treatment plan, and more, as a part of the visa application. Every individual will be liable to pay a visa fee. The same procedure must be followed to secure a visa for the caregiver, in case the patient is traveling with one.

The easiest way to travel to Continental Hospitals, India is by air. We are located in the IT & Financial District, Hyderabad – which is well connected with the leading destinations in the world. Our international patient coordinators will help you with the most viable route plan for your travel.

However, no assurance is given on price or availability, as it depends upon the demand and supply in the market.

The International Patients Department at Continental Hospitals works closely with each one of its patients to ensure that their travel is hassle-free and easy.

Patients, however, ought to be careful and well aware of their rights and responsibilities. And before travel, they must check for the following:

  • Valid visa and travel arrangements.
  • Medical records like X-Rays, MRIs, health histories, photographs, immunization records, prescriptions, and any other health records relevant to the surgery. Remember to carry all these medical reports and any medicines in your carry-on luggage.
  • A confirmation from the local doctor on travel fitness.
  • Confirmed availability of the doctor and facilities for the procedure at the hospital
  • Confirmation of facilities to stay during the treatment.
  • An international driver’s license, if you wish to drive in India.
  • A complete understanding of the the estimated cost and quality of care to be provided.
  • A clear understanding of the follow-up care and time required for recovery.

    • Note: If you are traveling abroad for medical reasons for the first time, there are certain pointers to overcome Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) which includes taking short walks down the aisle on the plane, exercising the muscles of your lower legs, which act as a pump for the blood in the veins, wearing loose-fitting clothes, drinking enough water, avoiding alcohol and other caffeinated drinks.

To apply for an Indian visa, one may require a visit to the Indian embassy, located in your country. Indian embassies and high commissions are available in all leading cities worldwide. You can find a complete list of Indian embassies by clicking on the link below:

http://www.mea.gov.in/indian-missions-abroad.htm

Working closely with patients & their attendants, the International Patient Coordinators at Continental Hospitals provide comprehensive advisory on accommodation & logistics facilities. We understand the need for comfortable places to stay, culture-specific food facilities, and the availability of convenient logistics to visit the hospital. However, depending on the demand and supply, the availability of such facilities may change.

The International Patient Coordinators at Continental Hospitals is the nodal agency to offer our patients & their attendants a comprehensive advice and help to ensure that they have an exemplary patient experience.

In addition to the best of infrastructure, world-class facilities, and comprehensive logistical help, the patient coordinators also help resolve queries, answer questions, and act as a patient-advocacy specialist to ensure patients are well-taken care of, at all times.

The following concerns are handled by the International Patient Coordinators:

  • Concerns about your hospitalization
  • Questions on the Hospital policies
  • Questions on the services rendered at Continental Hospitals
  • Any special needs of the patient and/or family members