Kidney transplant cost in India for Bangladeshi patients
Bangladesh is by far the largest source of medical travellers to India. Kolkata, Chennai and Vellore are the usual destinations, and the Indian visa is free for Bangladeshi nationals.
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 | $13,000–$20,000 | — |
| United States (private) | $150,000–$300,000 | up to $287,000 more |
| United Kingdom (private) | $100,000–$200,000 | up to $187,000 more |
We do not publish a price for Bangladesh itself, because no reliable published price list exists for private treatment there.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 Bangladeshi patients, taken from High Commission of India, Dhaka.
Which visa and what it costs
Bangladesh is e-Visa eligible, so you can apply online for an e-Medical visa. All Indian visas for Bangladeshi nationals are issued free of charge — the e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant fees are both US$0 in the official fee table. The IVAC centre levies its own handling charge, which we could not confirm from an official page; ask at the centre before paying.
Attendants and vaccinations
Bangladesh is the only country allowed THREE medical attendants on the paper Medical Attendant (MED-X) visa, free of charge, co-terminus with the patient's visa. Important: if you use the e-Visa route instead, the limit drops to TWO.
Bangladesh is not on India's yellow fever endemic list and not on the polio-affected list, so neither certificate is required.
The free e-Medical visa cannot be used to enter by land
An e-Visa is only valid at designated airports and seaports. If you plan to cross overland at Benapole/Haridaspur or Gede — as many patients from Bangladesh do — you must use the paper MED visa with the correct route endorsement, not the e-Medical visa.
Hospitals for kidney transplant
Questions Bangladeshi patients ask
How much does kidney transplant cost in India for Bangladeshi patients?
$13,000 to $20,000 at accredited private hospitals — roughly BDT 1,547,000 to BDT 2,380,000. The same procedure costs $150,000–$300,000 privately in the USA and $100,000–$200,000 in the UK. Your written quotation depends on your reports, the hospital and the surgeon.
Do Bangladeshi patients need a visa for medical treatment in India?
Yes. Bangladesh is on India's e-Visa eligible list, so you can apply online for an e-Medical visa. All Indian visas for Bangladeshi nationals are issued free of charge — the e-Medical and e-Medical Attendant fees are both US$0 in the official fee table. The IVAC centre levies its own handling charge, which we could not confirm from an official page; ask at the centre before paying.
How long will I need to stay in India?
Plan for the hospital stay of 21–30 days plus recovery and review before your surgeon clears you to fly. Recovery is typically 3–6 months. Flights from Bangladesh take about 2-3 hours.
How many attendants can travel with me?
Bangladesh is the only country allowed THREE medical attendants on the paper Medical Attendant (MED-X) visa, free of charge, co-terminus with the patient's visa. Important: if you use the e-Visa route instead, the limit drops to TWO.
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.