For thousands of Nigerian families each year, India has become the first choice for treatment that is unavailable, unaffordable, or too slow to access at home. From cardiac surgery and cancer care to transplants and fertility treatment, India offers advanced care at a fraction of the cost — and a well-worn path that makes the journey straightforward.

Why Nigerian patients choose India

Advanced specialties like organ transplant, complex cardiac surgery, oncology and neurosurgery are all widely available at accredited Indian hospitals, often at 60–90% less than private care elsewhere. English is the working language of every partner hospital, and there is essentially no waiting list.

Popular treatments

Heart surgery — bypass, valve replacement, and paediatric cardiac care
Kidney and liver transplants
Cancer treatment — surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and immunotherapy
Orthopaedics — knee and hip replacement
Fertility (IVF) and neurosurgery

What it costs

Costs are quoted in USD and are all-inclusive of the core treatment. As a guide: heart bypass from ~$5,000, kidney transplant from ~$14,000, knee replacement from ~$4,000, and IVF from ~$2,000 per cycle — typically far below equivalent private costs.

The medical visa from Nigeria

Once your hospital and treatment are confirmed, the hospital issues an official invitation letter for your India e-Medical Visa, usually within 1–3 working days. The application is completed online. The medical visa also allows up to two attendants to travel with you on a linked Medical Attendant Visa.

Flights and travel

There are convenient connections from Lagos and Abuja to major Indian cities via the Gulf. We book hospital-adjacent accommodation to suit your budget, arrange airport pickup and local transport, and your care manager receives you on arrival so you are never navigating an unfamiliar city alone.

Support on the ground

From your first message to your flight home, a dedicated English-speaking care manager coordinates appointments, interpreters where needed, and daily updates for your family — plus 90 days of remote follow-up once you return to Nigeria.

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Medical Treatment in India for Patients from Nigeria: Costs, Visas & Hospitals