Patients from Nigeria
Medical Treatment in India for Patients from Nigeria
Affordable, accredited healthcare in Delhi NCR for Nigerian patients — free medical opinion, written cost estimate, medical visa invitation letter, interpreters and complete on-ground support.
Why patients from Nigeria choose India
- Patients from Nigeria save 60–80% on surgery in India compared with private care in Nigeria or in Europe, the Gulf and South Africa — even after flights, visa and accommodation.
- Procedures that involve long waits or are unavailable locally — transplants, robotic and bypass surgery, advanced cancer protocols, complex neurosurgery — are performed routinely in Delhi NCR.
- JCI and NABH accredited hospitals with international patient departments experienced in receiving Nigerian patients and their families.
- Treatment usually begins within days of arrival: workup, consultation and surgery are scheduled back to back rather than over months.
- English is a working language in Indian hospitals, and BharatDr assigns one coordinator for your whole stay.
- A written cost estimate before you travel, plus an invitation letter for the Indian medical visa for you and an attendant.
Where our Nigerian patients travel from
We assist patients from Lagos, Abuja, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Enugu and every other part of Nigeria. Most journeys begin at these international airports:
- Lagos — Murtala Muhammed International (LOS)
- Abuja — Nnamdi Azikiwe International (ABV)
- Kano — Mallam Aminu Kano International (KAN)
- Port Harcourt — Port Harcourt International (PHC)
Flights to India
Flying time to Delhi is typically 12–16 hours with one connection via Addis Ababa, Doha or Dubai. Carriers commonly used by patients from Nigeria include Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Air Peace, Kenya Airways. We advise on the best routing for your medical condition and arrange airport pickup at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).
Treatment cost comparison
Indicative prices in India for Nigerian patients. Final costs depend on your diagnosis, hospital and length of stay — you receive a written estimate before you travel.
| Procedure | Cost in India | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Heart bypass (CABG) | from $7,000 | A fraction of private cardiac surgery pricing available to Nigerian patients in the region. |
| Heart valve replacement | from $8,500 | Includes surgeon, ICU, implant and hospital stay. |
| Total knee replacement | from $6,000 | Per knee, with implants and physiotherapy. |
| Kidney transplant | from $13,000 | Related-donor transplant including donor workup. |
| Liver transplant | from $36,000 | Living-donor programme with post-transplant care. |
| Cancer care (chemotherapy cycle) | from $400 per cycle | Protocol-based pricing; radiotherapy and surgery quoted separately. |
| Spinal fusion | from $8,000 | Minimally invasive options available. |
| IVF cycle | from $3,000 | Including standard medication and monitoring. |
Prices are quoted in US dollars; payments can be planned against the Nigerian Naira (NGN).
Medical visa process from Nigeria
- 1
Send your medical reports
Share recent reports, scans and a passport copy with BharatDr from Lagos or anywhere in Nigeria — by WhatsApp or email.
- 2
Receive your treatment plan
A specialist reviews your case and issues a written plan with an indicative cost and expected length of stay — free of charge.
- 3
Get the hospital invitation letter
The hospital issues an invitation letter addressed to the Indian Mission, which is the key document for the medical visa.
- 4
Apply for the Indian Medical Visa (MED)
Apply online on the Indian e-visa portal or at the Indian Embassy/High Commission for Nigeria, attaching the invitation letter, reports, passport, photo and proof of funds.
- 5
Add attendant visas (MED-X)
Up to two blood relatives can accompany you on medical attendant visas applied for alongside your own.
- 6
Register on arrival if required
Long-stay medical visa holders may need FRRO registration in Delhi — your BharatDr coordinator handles the paperwork with you.
Interpreter & language support
Care teams work in English, and BharatDr arranges interpreters in English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo for consultations, consent and surgery counselling, admission and discharge instructions. Your coordinator stays reachable on WhatsApp throughout your stay.
Cultural connection between Nigeria and India
- Nigeria and India share English as a working language, a British-era medical and legal system, and a deep love of family, faith and food — Indian firms and doctors have worked in Nigeria for decades.
- A large Indian business and teaching community across West Africa has made Indian cuisine, Bollywood and Indian pharmaceuticals part of daily life.
- Rice, stews, chilli and plantain-style cooking make Indian food easy to adjust to, and hospitals cater to spice-tolerant and vegetarian diets alike.
- English and French are widely used in Indian hospitals, and both countries share a warm, family-first approach where relatives accompany the patient throughout.
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