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Visa & Travel Guide for Eye Surgery — Rwanda

$800–$3,500 USD

Cost Range

1–4 weeks

Recovery

95–99%

Success Rate

6 – 8 hours

Flight to India

Visa Checklist

Visa & Travel Checklist for Eye Surgery in India

1LASIK: apply for 7-day short-stay e-Medical Visa
2Retina surgery: apply for 14–21 day e-Medical Visa
3Bring full refraction record (glasses/contact lens prescription) and any previous eye reports
4Pack UV-protection wraparound sunglasses — mandatory post all eye surgery
5Contact lens wearers must stop wearing lenses 2 weeks before LASIK evaluation

Visa Requirements

Medical Visa Requirements for Rwanda

e-Medical Visa (e-MedVisa)

Processing: 2–5 business days

Documents Required

See checklist below

Valid passport (6+ months validity)
Medical invitation from Indian hospital
Passport-size photograph
Financial documents
Travel itinerary

Getting There

Flight & Logistics

6 – 8 hours

Flight duration

Route

Kigali (KGL) → Mumbai (BOM) or Delhi (DEL)

Book your flights only after receiving written confirmation of your surgery or treatment date from the hospital.
Always book a flexible or refundable return ticket — surgery dates can shift due to pre-operative assessment findings.
Inform the airline of your medical condition when booking to request assistance, special meals, and priority boarding on the return journey.

FAQs

Common Questions about Eye Surgery in India

How much does eye surgery cost in India?

LASIK costs $600–$1,200 USD per eye. Retina surgery costs $1,500–$3,500. Corneal transplant costs $2,000–$4,500. All significantly less than comparable Western hospitals.

Which are the best eye hospitals in India?

Sankara Nethralaya (Chennai), L V Prasad Eye Institute (Hyderabad), AIIMS Delhi, and Aravind Eye Hospital are globally recognized with internationally published research and high volumes.

Is LASIK safe in India?

Yes. LASIK is one of the most commonly performed elective procedures in India with excellent safety profiles. Leading eye hospitals use FDA-approved excimer and femtosecond lasers.

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Estimated cost for Rwanda patients

$800–$3,500 USD

Recovery: 1–4 weeks

Success rate: 95–99%

Travel

Quick Facts

Flight6 – 8 hours
Visae-Medical Visa (e-MedVisa)
Processing2–5 business days
CurrencyRwandan Franc