Medical Tourism FAQ — Kerala
Browse through our categorized FAQ to learn about travel documents, safety standards, currency setup and Panchakarma details.
Costs & Savings
Why is medical treatment in Kerala so much cheaper?
The lower cost is primarily due to lower operational costs, favorable currency exchange rates (INR vs USD/GBP/AED), and the structured healthcare economy in India. Doctors and hospitals maintain high efficiency without the excessive administrative overhead seen in Western countries.
Are there any hidden coordination fees with TreatInKerala?
No, we believe in 100% transparency. Our estimates include all TreatInKerala services, local pick-up, and translation support. Patients pay the treating hospital directly for clinical procedures and rooms, ensuring no hidden mark-ups.
Visas & Logistics
How do I obtain an Indian Medical Visa?
Patients need an e-Medical Visa to enter India. Once you confirm your treatment, TreatInKerala coordinates with the hospital to issue a formal Visa Invitation Letter on their letterhead within 24 hours. You can then apply online via the official government portal, and approvals take 3–5 working days.
Which airports do you provide pickups from?
We provide free personalized pickups and dropoffs from Calicut International Airport (CCJ). If your flight lands at Cochin (COK) or Trivandrum (TRV), we can coordinate domestic connecting flights or private road transfers on request.
Clinical Quality & Safety
What accreditations do your partner hospitals hold?
All our partner facilities hold National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) accreditation, ensuring strict national quality compliance. Additionally, our key partner super-specialities hold Joint Commission International (JCI) certifications.
Do clinical staffs speak Arabic?
Clinical specialists and nursing staff speak fluent English. For Arabic-speaking patients, TreatInKerala assigns a dedicated medical translator who accompanies you to all consultations, procedures, and daily check-ins.
Ayurveda & Wellness
Can I combine Ayurveda and modern Allopathy?
Yes, combining them is highly popular. Many orthopedic patients undergo surgery at our super-speciality hospitals and transition to a partner Ayurveda centre for traditional herbal healing and natural muscle rejuvenation during recovery.
Are Ayurvedic herbal treatments safe and certified?
Absolutely. We only partner with government-certified Ayurveda hospitals (classified with Olive Leaf or Green Leaf status). All herbal medications are clinically prepared under the supervision of certified BAMS/MD Ayurvedic doctors.