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Ayush Visa Scheme for Foreigners Seeking Treatment in India
Context
As of December 4, 2023, a total of 123 regular Ayush visas, 221 e-Ayush visas, and 17 e-Ayush attendant visas have been issued.
About Ayush Visas
- The Indian government has introduced a new visa category specifically for foreigners visiting India for treatment under the Ayush system of medicine (which includes Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy).
- This visa initiative was launched in 2023, to promote medical tourism in India, particularly for those seeking treatment or wellness services in these traditional systems of medicine.
- Types of Ayush Visas:
- Ayush Visa: For foreigners coming to India to receive treatment or wellness services through the Ayush systems at accredited hospitals or wellness centers.
- Ayush Attendant Visa: For attendants accompanying a foreigner receiving Ayush treatment.
- e-Ayush Visa: An electronic visa for those visiting India for Ayush treatment.
- e-Ayush Attendant Visa: An electronic visa for attendants accompanying those receiving Ayush treatment.
- Medical Value Travel (MVT): The government has launched the Advantage Healthcare India portal (www.healinindia.gov.in), a one-stop platform designed to help international patients find information and access medical and wellness services in India.
- Objective: The aim of this initiative is to attract foreign patients seeking treatment under the Ayush systems, by providing a streamlined process for obtaining visas and facilitating their medical travel to India.
- The government also intends to raise awareness among stakeholders, including Ayush healthcare providers, to support and promote the Medical Value Travel (MVT) initiative.
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