How to Plan Your IVF Trip to India: Step-by-Step Guide

October 25, 2025

✈️ How to Plan Your IVF Trip to India: Step-by-Step Guide for Foreign Patients

Everything You Need to Know Before Traveling for Fertility Treatment

🌸 Introduction

Every year, thousands of couples from around the world — the Middle East, Africa, UK, and Asia-Pacific — travel to India for IVF treatment.
Why? Because India offers the perfect combination of advanced fertility science, affordable treatment, and compassionate care.

But we understand — traveling to another country for IVF can feel overwhelming.

At Zeeva Fertility, we make it seamless.
This complete guide explains everything international patients need to know — from planning your trip, preparing documents, and understanding costs, to knowing exactly what happens once you arrive.

“Fertility care should be a journey of hope, not hassle. Our international desk ensures your IVF experience in India is smooth, transparent, and stress-free.”
— Dr. Aarthi Mani, IVF Director, Zeeva Fertility

🧭 Step 1: Schedule an Online Consultation

Before you book flights, start with an online video consultation with our IVF specialist.

This helps you:
✅ Understand your fertility diagnosis
✅ Get a personalized treatment plan
✅ Receive an estimated duration and cost
✅ Align your travel with your menstrual cycle

Documents to share before the consultation:

  • Recent blood test reports (AMH, FSH, LH, etc.)

  • Ultrasound or semen analysis reports

  • Any previous IVF or fertility treatment records

After this, our team provides a customized IVF itinerary so you can plan your travel confidently.

🩺 Step 2: Get Your Medical Visa

International patients need a Medical Visa (M-Visa) to undergo IVF in India.

🇮🇳 How to Apply:

  1. Visit the official portal: https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/

  2. Choose “Medical e-Visa”

  3. Upload your passport, photo, and medical documents

  4. Attach the Medical Invitation Letter provided by our clinic

  5. Pay the visa fee and submit

✅ Processing Time: 3–5 working days
✅ Validity: 60–90 days, extendable if required

“Our clinic issues an official visa invitation letter within 24 hours for all registered foreign patients.”

🏨 Step 3: Plan Your Travel and Stay

Once your visa is approved, it’s time to book your flights and accommodation.

✈️ Flight Duration (Average):

  • UAE → India: 3–4 hours

  • UK → India: 8–9 hours

  • Kenya → India: 6–7 hours

  • Saudi Arabia → India: 5–6 hours

🏙️ Popular IVF Destination Cities:

  • Delhi

  • Mumbai

  • Bangalore

  • Hyderabad

  • Chennai

Our international desk assists you in booking serviced apartments or hotels near the clinic — with options ranging from $40 to $100 per night, depending on your preference.

We also provide:

  • Airport pickup & drop

  • Local SIM card & translator support

  • Halal/vegetarian food recommendations

🧬 Step 4: Understand the IVF Treatment Timeline

Your total stay in India for IVF is usually 3–4 weeks.
Here’s what that looks like 👇

Stage Duration Description
Pre-arrival consultation (online) 1–3 days Initial video call and report review
Arrival & evaluation 2–3 days Tests, scans, and final protocol setup
Ovarian stimulation 10–12 days Hormonal injections & follicle monitoring
Egg retrieval & fertilization 3–5 days Procedure + lab work
Embryo transfer 1 day Simple, painless procedure
Pregnancy test 10–14 days later Confirm pregnancy results

Some patients return home after embryo transfer and take the pregnancy test locally.

“With our fast-track IVF schedules, many international couples complete the full process in just 21 days.”
— Dr. Aarthi Mani, Reproductive Medicine Specialist

🧘‍♀️ Step 5: Prepare for Comfort and Care

IVF in India is not just medical — it’s holistic.
Our clinic ensures both physical and emotional well-being throughout your stay.

What We Provide:

  • Multilingual coordinators (Arabic, French, Swahili, Russian)

  • Fertility nutrition guidance

  • Gentle yoga & stress-reduction sessions

  • Privacy and faith-sensitive care

  • Personal nurse assistance (if requested)

“We don’t treat files — we treat families. Comfort, care, and connection are part of every IVF plan we design.”

💰 Step 6: Budget Your IVF Journey

Here’s a transparent overview of IVF costs (2025 estimates):

Country Average Cost per Cycle (USD)
🇮🇳 India $2,500 – $4,000
🇺🇸 USA $12,000 – $18,000
🇬🇧 UK $8,000 – $10,000
🇦🇪 UAE $6,000 – $9,000

Even after travel and stay, international patients save up to 65–70% while receiving world-class fertility care.

Optional Add-ons:

  • Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT): $600–1,000

  • Donor programs: as per requirement

  • Embryo freezing: $300–500

💬 Step 7: Follow-Up and Post-Treatment Care

After embryo transfer, we stay connected via virtual follow-ups.
You’ll receive:

  • Medical reports and ultrasound updates

  • Medication schedule

  • WhatsApp contact for 24/7 support

  • Free consultation for post-pregnancy care

“Distance never stops care. Our digital patient care system ensures every couple feels supported — even after returning home.”

🌿 Bonus: Travel Tips for IVF Patients

✅ Travel with your medical file and reports (both hard & soft copies).
✅ Avoid extreme physical activity during stimulation and transfer stages.
✅ Carry your prescribed medicines and cooling pouch for injections.
✅ Choose loose, comfortable clothing.
✅ Plan light sightseeing — don’t overexert during treatment days.

🩺 Final Thoughts

Your IVF journey in India can be smooth, successful, and soul-satisfying — when you plan it right.
With the right clinic, the right timing, and compassionate support, the process feels less like medical travel and more like a journey toward hope and new beginnings.

If you’re considering IVF abroad, let India be your destination — where science meets sincerity. 💫

📞 Start Planning Your IVF Trip to India

Our International Fertility Desk will guide you step-by-step — from your first consultation to your flight back home.

🌐 Website: www.fertycure.com
📱 WhatsApp: +91-9044346292
🌍 Assistance available in Arabic, French, and English