Treatment in India
Cancer care, heart care and neurosurgery in Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, planned from Bahrain with a Saleem doctor on your case.
Before you travel to India
- Patients go there for
- Cities
- Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai
- Partner hospitals
- Apollo Hospitals network
- Arabic interpreter
- Arranged by your case manager when you need one
Travelling from Bahrain
- Visa for Bahraini passports
Bahraini passport holders need a visa for India, and they can apply online for an e-Visa before travel. India offers visa on arrival only to a few other nationalities, not Bahrain. The 30 day e-Tourist visa allows multiple entries, and the 1 year and 5 year versions allow up to 180 days in India per calendar year.
- Medical visa
India has a dedicated e-Medical visa for patients. It allows multiple entries for up to one year from arrival, and it cannot be extended. You need a letter on the Indian hospital's letterhead with your name, nationality, passport number and expected admission date.
- Flights from Bahrain
Gulf Air flies direct from Bahrain to Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The flight to Mumbai takes about 4 hours, and the other cities take about 3.5 to 4.5 hours. Check the current schedule with Gulf Air before booking.
- Time difference
India is 2.5 hours ahead of Bahrain (India Standard Time, UTC+5:30). India does not use daylight saving time.
- Language
Hindi and English are the official languages of India's central government, and each region also has its own language, such as Telugu in Hyderabad and Tamil in Chennai. English is widely spoken in international patient departments.
- Currency
The currency is the Indian rupee (INR).
- Good to know
Most e-Visa applications take 3 to 5 working days, so apply only after the hospital has sent its letter. Leave enough time before your planned travel date.
Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad have their main monsoon rains from about June to September, and Chennai gets most of its rain from about October to December. Plan transport and pack for the season.
Checked 4 October 2026. Rules change: your case manager confirms visa requirements for your passport before anything is booked.
Where you could be treated in India
Partner hospitals we work with.
What treatment in India might cost
| Treatment | Estimated range | Recent quotes |
|---|---|---|
| Knee replacement | BD 3,900 to BD 5,400 | 6 |
Ranges from recent quotes at partner hospitals, in Bahraini dinars. Your itemised quote is final.
A Saleem doctor reviews your reports first, then your case manager plans the treatment and the trip with you, through to follow-up at home.How it works
Travelling from Bahrain to India
Do I need a visa for India?
Can a family member travel with me?
Will someone speak Arabic with me there?
Still not sure? Let's talk.
Message us to start. A Saleem doctor looks at your reports first, then we bring you itemised quotes from India.