Plan your visit

Overseas patients are advised to send in the details of their eye/medical condition and related reports in advance. This would help plan their visit to Sathyan Eye effectively.

Before Arrival

• Patients except citizens of Nepal and Bhutan need a medical visa to undergo even a simple health check up or any mode of treatment in India.
• Upon submitting the referral letter from local ophthalmologist along with soft copies of supporting medical reports, the hospital will send a Visa Invitation letter (for both the patient and attendant) to the embassy.
• The patient should compulsorily be accompanied by an attendant for any procedure to be done.
• Remember to bring all important documents including Visas, immunization records, and medical records. Please refer “Documents Required” section given on top.
• Please refer Guidelines to Visitors which helps you plan your visit.
• The hospital can facilitate room arrangements if the patient prefers to stay at a hotel during treatment.

At Sathyan Eye

• Hospital staff can help you book your local tickets once you arrive and make necessary travel arrangements. Local travel arrangements can also be made.
• On arrival at Sathyan Eye, patients are required to show their passport at the registration counter to fulfil the registration formalities. The hospital will keep a copy of it for record.
• If the doctor advises surgery or treatment, the patient has to get admitted and should pay full amount at the time of admission.
• The hospital needs to register the arrival details of patients and attendants at the Bureau of Immigration website by filling up the Form C within 24 hours of their arrival. Depending on the period of stay, it may be necessary to obtain a Residential Permit from the local Police. The In Patient Services Manager can be contacted for assistance.
• Translators who can effectively speak Arabic/English will be provided if the patient experiences language difficulty during consultation with doctor.
• All foreign currencies can be exchanged to local currency as per the existing exchange rate.

How Sathyan Eye cares for you?

• A nurse will assist the patient and the attendant while consulting the doctor and undergoing necessary tests/procedures.
• Patients requiring surgery or monitoring will be asked to get admitted to the hospital. One attendant is allowed to stay along with the patient.
• Sathyan Eye offers different types of accommodation facilities. Please visit What to Expect at Sathyan Eye? to know more about these facilities and support services.
• The hospital will assist in arranging accommodation outside post discharge.
• Patients are advised to inform the ward in-charge in case they need to go out. For safety reasons, patients after admission are recommended not to leave the hospital premises.