{"id":8085,"date":"2026-11-02T22:07:38","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T16:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/?p=8085"},"modified":"2026-11-02T22:07:38","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T16:37:38","slug":"ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala\/","title":{"rendered":"Ayush Visa or Tourist Visa? Which Visa You Need for Ayurveda Treatment in Kerala"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/athreya-ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala.webp\" alt=\"Passport pages with entry stamps: choosing between the Ayush visa and the tourist visa for Ayurveda in Kerala\" class=\"wp-image-8088\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/athreya-ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala.webp 1200w, https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/athreya-ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/athreya-ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/athreya-ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Tourist visa or medical visa?&#8221; is one of the questions guests ask us most often once they have chosen their dates. India now has a visa made for exactly this journey: the <strong>Ayush visa<\/strong>, created for people who travel to India for <a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/what-is-ayurveda\/\">Ayurveda<\/a> and other traditional treatment. If your stay is mainly for treatment, it is the visa we recommend, and we provide the visa invitation letter you need for it. For a short programme combined with a holiday, the e-Tourist visa can also work. This guide helps you choose.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visa rules change. Always confirm the current rules on the <a href=\"https:\/\/indianvisaonline.gov.in\/evisa\/tvoa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official Indian e-Visa website<\/a> or with your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mea.gov.in\/indian-missions-abroad-new.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Indian embassy or consulate<\/a> before you apply. This guide explains how the options work and what we send you.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is an Ayush visa?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AYUSH stands for Ayurveda, Yoga &amp; Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homoeopathy, the traditional systems of medicine recognised by India&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/ayush.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Ayush<\/a>. In 2025 the Government of India gave these treatments their own visa category, so that foreign guests coming for traditional treatment no longer had to fit into a general medical or tourist visa.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are two forms:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>e-Ayush visa:<\/strong> applied for online, as part of the e-Medical visa, with a letter from the treating hospital in India.<\/li><li><strong>Ayush visa (AY-1):<\/strong> a regular visa from the Indian embassy or consulate in your country. It is meant for longer treatment and can be granted for up to a year.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family members or a companion travelling with you can apply for an <strong>Ayush Attendant visa<\/strong> (e-Ayush Attendant online, or AY-2 at the embassy). Up to two attendants are allowed per patient.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should you take an Ayush visa?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take an Ayush visa when <strong>treatment is the main reason for your journey<\/strong>. In particular:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>You are coming for a full <a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/panchakarma\/\">Panchakarma<\/a> or a treatment programme<\/strong>, not a holiday with a few massages. The Ayush visa states your purpose clearly, so there is no doubt at immigration about why you are in India.<\/li><li><strong>You have a health condition you want treated<\/strong>, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/spine-joint-care\/\">joint or spine problems<\/a>, digestive disorders, <a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/skin-hair-care\/\">skin conditions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/stress-and-sleep-disorders\/\">stress or sleep problems<\/a>, and you are bringing medical reports for <a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/our-physicians\/\">our doctors<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Your stay is long<\/strong>: several weeks, a 28-day or longer programme, <a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/kutee-praveshika-rasayana\/\">Kutee Praveshika Rasayana<\/a>, or more than one course of treatment within a year.<\/li><li><strong>You may need more time.<\/strong> Ayurveda sometimes shows during treatment that a longer course would help. The regular Ayush visa (AY-1) from the embassy can be issued for up to a year and extended in India; an e-Tourist visa cannot.<\/li><li><strong>A family member or friend is coming to stay with you.<\/strong> Up to two companions can travel on an Ayush Attendant visa that is linked to yours.<\/li><li><strong>You would like to return for follow-up treatment.<\/strong> The regular Ayush visa allows more than one entry, so a second course later in the year is simple.<\/li><li><strong>Your embassy, employer or insurer asks for a treatment visa.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Which form to choose:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>e-Ayush visa (online):<\/strong> quick to get and right for a single treatment stay. Like all Indian e-Visas, it cannot be extended once you are here.<\/li><li><strong>Ayush visa AY-1 (embassy):<\/strong> the best choice for long or repeated treatment, because it can be issued for up to a year and extended.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala-infographic-athreya.webp\" alt=\"Infographic: when to take the Ayush visa, e-Ayush vs Ayush AY-1 visa, when a tourist visa works, what Athreya sends you and how to apply in 4 steps\" class=\"wp-image-8089\" width=\"879\" height=\"2560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala-infographic-athreya.webp 879w, https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala-infographic-athreya-103x300.webp 103w, https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala-infographic-athreya-352x1024.webp 352w, https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala-infographic-athreya-768x2237.webp 768w, https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala-infographic-athreya-527x1536.webp 527w, https:\/\/theathreya.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/ayush-visa-ayurveda-treatment-kerala-infographic-athreya-703x2048.webp 703w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 879px) 100vw, 879px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I come for Ayurveda treatment on a tourist visa?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, India&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/indianvisaonline.gov.in\/evisa\/tvoa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">e-Tourist visa<\/a> lists &#8220;medical treatment including treatment under Indian systems of medicine&#8221; among its permitted purposes, and Ayurveda is one of those systems. It can suit a guest who is combining a shorter programme with travel around India, because a tourist visa is not tied to treatment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If treatment is your main purpose, though, the Ayush visa is the visa made for you, and we are glad to provide the invitation letter for it.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ayush visa vs medical visa vs tourist visa<\/h2>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>e-Tourist visa<\/th><th>e-Ayush visa<\/th><th>Ayush visa (AY-1)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>How to apply<\/td><td>Online<\/td><td>Online (under e-Medical)<\/td><td>Indian embassy \/ consulate<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ayurveda treatment allowed<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes, its purpose<\/td><td>Yes, its purpose<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Invitation letter from Athreya<\/td><td>Not required (a booking confirmation helps)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Travel around India<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Linked to treatment<\/td><td>Linked to treatment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Companion<\/td><td>Applies for their own tourist visa<\/td><td>Up to 2 e-Ayush Attendant visas<\/td><td>Up to 2 AY-2 visas<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Extendable in India<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Yes, yearly<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>e-Medical visa<\/strong> is meant for treatment in modern medicine hospitals. For Ayurveda, choose e-Tourist or e-Ayush.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What we send you for your visa<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your stay is confirmed, we send you:<\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A booking confirmation<\/strong> with your name, dates and our full address. This is useful for any visa, including the e-Tourist visa.<\/li><li><strong>A visa invitation letter<\/strong> for an e-Ayush or Ayush visa. It states your name, passport number, the planned treatment and its estimated length.<\/li><li><strong>A copy of our <a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/why-athreya\/\">NABH accreditation<\/a><\/strong>, the national standard that makes Athreya eligible to host Ayush visa patients.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please ask for your invitation letter once your dates are fixed. The details on the letter must match your passport exactly.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to apply for an e-Ayush visa, step by step<\/h2>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/contact-us\/\">Confirm your dates with us<\/a> and ask for your Ayush visa invitation letter.<\/li><li>Apply on the official website, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianvisaonline.gov.in\/evisa\/tvoa.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">indianvisaonline.gov.in<\/a><\/strong>, choosing e-Medical visa with the Ayush purpose. Use only the official site; many look-alike sites charge extra fees.<\/li><li>Upload your passport photo page, a photograph and our invitation letter.<\/li><li>Apply at least 4 days and at most 120 days before you arrive. We suggest 4 to 6 weeks ahead, to leave time for questions.<\/li><li>Fly into <strong>Cochin (COK)<\/strong> or <strong>Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)<\/strong>. Both accept e-Visas, and Cochin is the closer of the two to Athreya in Kottayam.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your visa is ready, read <a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/short-term-preparation-to-athreya-ayurvedic-centre\/\">Planning Your Stay<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/how-to-prepare-for-panchakarma\/\">How to Prepare for Panchakarma Before You Arrive in Kerala<\/a>. For other questions about your stay, see <a href=\"https:\/\/theathreya.com\/guest-faq\/\">Before You Book<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions about the Ayush visa<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>\n.ath-faq{margin:24px 0 40px;border-top:1px solid #DCE8CB}\n.ath-faq-item{border-bottom:1px solid #DCE8CB}\n.ath-faq-item summary{list-style:none;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:20px;padding:20px 4px}\n.ath-faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.ath-faq-item summary:focus-visible{outline:2px solid #74A539;outline-offset:2px}\n.ath-faq-q{margin:0 !important;font-size:18px !important;line-height:1.4 !important;font-weight:500;color:#011F0C !important}\n.ath-faq-icon{flex:0 0 28px;height:28px;border:1px solid #74A539;border-radius:50%;position:relative}\n.ath-faq-icon::before,.ath-faq-icon::after{content:\"\";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;width:11px;height:1.5px;background:#468000;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);transition:transform .25s ease}\n.ath-faq-icon::after{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(90deg)}\n.ath-faq-item[open] .ath-faq-icon{background:#468000;border-color:#468000}\n.ath-faq-item[open] .ath-faq-icon::before,.ath-faq-item[open] .ath-faq-icon::after{background:#FFFFFF}\n.ath-faq-item[open] .ath-faq-icon::after{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(0deg)}\n.ath-faq-a{padding:0 52px 22px 4px;color:#333333;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7}\n.ath-faq-a p{margin:0}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ath-faq\">\n  <details class=\"ath-faq-item\" open>\n    <summary><h3 class=\"ath-faq-q\">Do I need an Ayush visa for Panchakarma in Kerala?<\/h3><span class=\"ath-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"ath-faq-a\"><p>If Panchakarma is the main reason for your trip, the Ayush visa is the right visa: it was created for exactly this. It is especially worth it for longer programmes, if you may need to extend, or if a companion is coming with you. A guest combining a short programme with a holiday can also use the e-Tourist visa, which allows treatment under Indian systems of medicine.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details class=\"ath-faq-item\">\n    <summary><h3 class=\"ath-faq-q\">When should I take an Ayush visa instead of a tourist visa?<\/h3><span class=\"ath-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"ath-faq-a\"><p>When treatment is your main purpose, when your stay is long or might become longer, when you travel with a companion who will stay with you, or when you plan to come back for follow-up treatment within the year.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details class=\"ath-faq-item\">\n    <summary><h3 class=\"ath-faq-q\">Can I travel around India on an Ayush visa?<\/h3><span class=\"ath-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"ath-faq-a\"><p>An Ayush visa is issued for treatment. If you want to travel widely before or after your programme, the e-Tourist visa is usually the better fit. Check the current rules for your visa type.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details class=\"ath-faq-item\">\n    <summary><h3 class=\"ath-faq-q\">Can my partner come with me?<\/h3><span class=\"ath-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"ath-faq-a\"><p>Yes. On an Ayush visa, up to two family members or companions can apply as attendants. On a tourist visa, your partner simply applies for their own e-Tourist visa.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details class=\"ath-faq-item\">\n    <summary><h3 class=\"ath-faq-q\">Can I extend my e-Ayush visa in India?<\/h3><span class=\"ath-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"ath-faq-a\"><p>No. Indian e-Visas cannot be extended or converted. If you might need a longer stay, apply for the regular Ayush visa (AY-1) at the embassy before you travel.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details class=\"ath-faq-item\">\n    <summary><h3 class=\"ath-faq-q\">How long does it take?<\/h3><span class=\"ath-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"ath-faq-a\"><p>e-Visas are usually decided within a few working days, but apply at least 4 days before arrival (we recommend several weeks). Embassy visas take longer; check with your embassy.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/details>\n  <details class=\"ath-faq-item\">\n    <summary><h3 class=\"ath-faq-q\">Do you help with the visa application?<\/h3><span class=\"ath-faq-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/summary>\n    <div class=\"ath-faq-a\"><p>Yes. We send your visa invitation letter and booking confirmation, and we are happy to answer questions. 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