Packing List for Medical Travel to India

The most important things to pack for medical travel to India are your medical reports, your prescriptions and medicines, your travel documents, and comfortable clothes that suit your recovery. This checklist covers everything patients and companions need, so nothing important is left behind.

What medical documents should I bring?

• All recent scans and test results (MRI, CT, X-ray, blood tests), on paper and in digital form

• A short summary of your medical history from your doctor at home

• A list of every medicine you take, with doses

• Any letters or reports from your specialist

• Your vaccination record, if you have one

Keep one complete set in your hand luggage and a digital copy in your email or phone. Hospitals in India will ask for these at your first consultation.

Which travel documents do I need?

• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay

• Your printed medical visa approval, and your companion's

• The hospital invitation letter

• Travel insurance documents

• Emergency contact details at home and in India

What medicines should I pack?

• Enough of your regular medicines for the whole trip, plus a few extra days

• Medicines in their original packaging, with the prescription

• Basic items such as pain relief your doctor approves, and any diabetes supplies

Check with your doctor before stopping any medicine, especially blood thinners, before surgery.

What clothes are best for recovery?

• Loose, front-opening tops, ideal after heart, chest or shoulder surgery

• Soft, stretchy trousers or shorts, easy over knee or hip dressings

• Slip-on shoes with good grip; avoid laces you need to bend for

• Light cotton clothing, as many Indian cities are warm for much of the year

• A light jacket or shawl for air-conditioned hospitals and flights

What should my companion pack?

• Their own passport, visa and copies of the patient's documents

• Comfortable clothes for long days at the hospital

• A phone charger, power bank and a universal adapter (India mainly uses Type C, D and M sockets)

• Snacks, a refillable water bottle and something to read

Useful extras

• An international SIM or roaming plan for calls and messages

• A small amount of Indian rupees for the first day; cards are widely accepted in cities

• A neck pillow and compression socks for the flight, if your doctor agrees

• Any mobility aids you already use, such as a walking stick

FAQs

Can I carry my medicines on the plane? Yes, in most cases. Keep them in original packaging with the prescription, and check your airline's rules for liquids and injections.

Do I need printed copies of my reports? Digital copies are useful, but bring one printed set as a backup.

Planning treatment in India?

Send your medical reports to flyhosp@gmail.com and our team will reply within 24 hours with a personalised treatment plan, including hospital options, an itemised estimate, and help with your visa, travel and stay.

This article is general guidance and does not replace advice from your own doctor or official government sources.