With the rise in medical tourism and cross-border healthcare in India, it’s essential for hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, AYUSH, yoga and wellness centres to be registered on the FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) and Medical & Ayush Visa Portal. This registration enables institutions to legally treat foreign nationals and issue medical or medical attendant visas.
This blog outlines the full process and the documents required for registration on the FRRO portal, ensuring your facility can handle foreign patients without legal hassles.
🔍 What is the FRRO Registration?
The FRRO (Foreigners Regional Registration Office) operates under the Bureau of Immigration and is responsible for all services related to visa extension, conversions, and registration of foreign nationals visiting India.
For hospitals and medical institutions, FRRO registration is mandatory to provide treatment to international patients and to issue documentation required for their medical or medical attendant visa.
🏥 Who Should Register?
The following institutions must register on the Medical Visa Portal and the FRRO platform:
Multi-specialty and super-specialty hospitals
Private nursing homes
AYUSH hospitals
Yoga & wellness centres
Clinics or diagnostic centres treating foreign patients
📄 Documents Required for FRRO Registration
You must keep self-attested photocopies of each document, and each copy must be signed in full. Here’s a comprehensive list:
✅ Valid Identity Proof (Any One):
Aadhaar Card
Voter ID Card
PAN Card
Commercial Electricity Bill (in name of organization)
Voter ID of either parent (if applicable)
Property Tax Receipt
Trade License
CE (Chief Engineer) License
Fire Safety License
Police Clearance/License
✅ Application Documents:
Duly filled application form (printout)
Printouts of the first two login and form fill-up pages
Self-attested photocopies of all documents submitted
Signature on each document copy (full signature, not initials)
🖥️ How to Register on the Medical & Ayush Visa Portal
Step-by-Step Process:
Visit the portal:
Go to https://indianfrro.gov.in/med_visa/Click on “Individual Registration”
Fill in the Following Details:
User ID (case-sensitive, at least one alphabet and one number)
Password (minimum 8 characters, with upper/lower case, number & special character)
Security Question & Answer
Full Name, Gender, DOB, Designation
Mobile Number and Email ID
Nationality (INDIA)
Enter Hospital/Ayush/Wellness Centre Details:
Name and Address
Capacity (number of beds or patients per day)
State and District
FRRO Jurisdiction
Accommodation Type & Grade
Contact Details
Nodal Officer Information:
Full name
Address
Email ID
Phone and Mobile Number
State and District
Submit the Application and wait for verification and approval from the authorities.
✅ Pro Tips:
Make sure all documents are clear, legible, and correctly signed.
Keep a scanned soft copy of each document for easy upload and re-submission.
Use an official hospital email ID and phone number during registration.
Appoint a responsible nodal officer who will act as the point of contact for FRRO.
📞 Need Help with Registration?
If you need professional assistance in registering your hospital or wellness centre with FRRO and the Medical Visa Portal, reach out to Hospital4Doctor. Our team helps with seamless documentation, application filing, and post-approval compliance.