Bone marrow transplant cost in India for Uzbekistani patients
Uzbekistan is the fastest-growing source of medical travellers to India, with arrivals close to doubling between 2023 and 2025. Russian-speaking coordinators are available at the major transplant centres.
What it costs, and where else you could go
India compared with the two markets patients most often price against. All figures are typical self-pay private ranges, in US dollars.
| Where | Typical price | Difference vs India |
|---|---|---|
| India | $20,000–$40,000 | — |
| United States (private) | $200,000–$400,000 | up to $380,000 more |
| United Kingdom (private) | $120,000–$200,000 | up to $180,000 more |
We do not publish a price for Uzbekistan itself, because no reliable published price list exists for private treatment there. Where the procedure is available locally, ask your own hospital for a written estimate and compare it against the Indian quotation we send you. Figures here are indicative and are not a quotation.
Your visa, in short
The rules that apply specifically to Uzbekistani patients, taken from Embassy of India, Tashkent.
Which visa and what it costs
Uzbekistan is e-Visa eligible, so you can apply online for an e-Medical visa. e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant are US$80 each plus a 3% bank charge. The paper MED visa is US$83 up to 6 months and US$123 for 6 months to 1 year, inclusive of the US$3 document fee. An emergency fee of US$35 applies for out-of-hours, preponed or same-day issue. Fees are not refunded if the visa is refused.
Attendants and vaccinations
Up to two attendants, and only people actually accompanying the patient. The attendant pays the same fee as the patient. Proof of relationship is required, though no specific degree of relationship is prescribed.
Uzbekistan is not on India's yellow fever endemic list and not on the polio-affected list.
Hospitals for bone marrow transplant
Questions Uzbekistani patients ask
How much does bone marrow transplant cost in India for Uzbekistani patients?
$20,000 to $40,000 at accredited private hospitals — roughly UZS 250,000,000 to UZS 500,000,000. The same procedure costs $200,000–$400,000 privately in the USA and $120,000–$200,000 in the UK. Your written quotation depends on your reports, the hospital and the surgeon.
Do Uzbekistani patients need a visa for medical treatment in India?
Yes. Uzbekistan is on India's e-Visa eligible list, so you can apply online for an e-Medical visa. e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant are US$80 each plus a 3% bank charge. The paper MED visa is US$83 up to 6 months and US$123 for 6 months to 1 year, inclusive of the US$3 document fee. An emergency fee of US$35 applies for out-of-hours, preponed or same-day issue. Fees are not refunded if the visa is refused.
How long will I need to stay in India?
Plan for the hospital stay of 30–60 days plus recovery and review before your surgeon clears you to fly. Recovery is typically 3–6 months. Flights from Uzbekistan take about 4-5 hours.
How many attendants can travel with me?
Up to two attendants, and only people actually accompanying the patient. The attendant pays the same fee as the patient. Proof of relationship is required, though no specific degree of relationship is prescribed.
What is included in the hospital price?
Most packages cover the procedure, surgeon and anaesthetist fees, hospital stay for the stated days, routine medication and standard investigations. Travel, accommodation outside the hospital, extended ICU stay and treatment of unrelated conditions are not included.
Is there any charge for Navaid.in's help?
No. Coordination, hospital quotes, the invitation letter and airport pickup are free for international patients. You pay the hospital directly.