Rehab tourism in Vellore for Irish patients
Irish patients travel to Vellore for structured 4–6 week intensives at ~15–20% of Dublin private-clinic pricing, with fully English-speaking care.
At a glance
- Nearest airport
- Chennai (MAA)
- Flight time
- 12–14 h (1 stop via LHR / DXB / DOH)
- Visa
- e-Medical Visa (60 days)
- Approx. savings
- 82% vs. Ireland
Physiotherapy in Ireland vs. Vellore
| In Ireland | In Vellore (INR) | In Vellore (your currency) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per session (typical) | €70–€130 | ₹700–₹1500 | €8–€16 |
| 4-week intensive programme | €4,500–€10,000 | ₹45,000–₹85,000 | €489–€924 |
| Approximate savings | — | ~82% off | ~82% off |
Home-country pricing is a typical private-clinic range; actual quotes vary by insurer and city. Vellore pricing is our published rate card. Currency conversion at ₹92 per €1 — indicative only.
What Irish patients most often travel for
- Post-stroke rehabilitation
- Multiple sclerosis rehab
- Post-total knee / hip replacement
- Spinal cord injury (SCI)
- Paediatric cerebral palsy intensive
HSE public rehab waitlists are long; Irish patients use Vellore for 4–6 week intensives to bridge the gap. VHI and Laya sometimes reimburse itemised international rehab — we issue supporting invoices.
Getting to Vellore & where to stay
Flights
12–14 h (1 stop via LHR / DXB / DOH) from DUB. Land at Chennai (MAA) or Bengaluru (BLR), then 2.5–3.5 hr road transfer to Vellore. Airport-pickup partners handle the drive.
Accommodation
Vetted guesthouses within 500 m–1 km of the clinic. Budget from ₹1,200/night; mid-range ₹2,500; premium apartments up to ₹6,000/night.
Food
Halal, vegetarian, South Indian, North Indian and Continental options within walking distance. Kitchen-equipped apartments for long-stay families.
Language
English throughout. Written reports in English.
What your rehab week looks like
Rehab week — for Irish patients
- 1
Morning block (2 hours)
Neuromuscular retraining, gait or functional-movement work with a senior clinician. Weekly progress reviews with the clinical director.
- 2
Midday break
Meal at partner restaurant or guesthouse. Prayer / rest time for those who need it.
- 3
Afternoon block (2 hours)
Manual therapy, strength training, adjunctive modalities (electrotherapy, hydrotherapy where indicated). Family-attendant coaching once a week.
- 4
Evening
Optional home-programme practice under supervision. Rest day on Sunday with an optional tourism excursion (Vellore Fort, Golden Temple).
- 5
Weekly written report
Every 7 days: functional scores, milestones met, and any changes to the plan — shared with your home-country physician on WhatsApp or email.
Using Ireland insurance for rehab in India
What we provide
Itemised English invoices with ICD-10 diagnosis codes and CPT-equivalent session logs, a signed discharge summary, and a doctor's letter of medical necessity — the standard packet most Irish insurers ask for.
Before you travel
Ask your insurer for a pre-authorisation for "out-of-network intensive outpatient physiotherapy in India". We are happy to complete any provider-side forms your insurer sends over WhatsApp or email.
We do not offer cashless billing with overseas insurers. Reimbursement is between you and your insurer; we support the paperwork.
Estimate your trip cost in EUR
Trip-cost calculator
Indicative all-in cost for your rehab trip. Final quote after tele-assessment.
Excludes international flights, imaging (MRI/X-ray), medications and medical devices. Currency conversion at ₹92 per €1 — indicative rate only.
A typical 4-week trip from Ireland
4-week itinerary from Ireland
- 1
Day −7 to −1 · Book & prep
Confirm programme on WhatsApp, receive visa invitation letter and tele-assessment plan. Apply for e-Medical Visa (usually approved in 3–5 working days for Irish passport holders).
- 2
Day 1 · Arrival
Land at Chennai (MAA), met by our transfer partner, road transfer to Vellore, check into guesthouse within 1 km of the clinic.
- 3
Day 2 · Onboarding
In-person assessment with the clinical director, baseline outcome measures, goal-setting conversation with you and your attendant.
- 4
Week 1–3 · Intensive rehab
6 days/week, 4–5 hours/day. Sunday rest with an optional short excursion (Vellore Fort, Sripuram Golden Temple, Yelagiri hills).
- 5
Week 4 · Consolidation & handover
Reduce clinician-led hours, increase home-programme practice. Final report, video home programme, letter to your referring doctor in Ireland.
- 6
Departure day
Guesthouse checkout, road transfer to Chennai (MAA), return flight. First WhatsApp follow-up scheduled for day +14.
What to bring from home
Medical documents
Latest imaging (MRI / CT / X-ray) on CD or PDF, discharge summaries, current medication list with generic names, and any orthoses / splints you already use.
Medications
A 6-week supply of prescription medication in original packaging with a doctor's letter. Most medications are available in Vellore at ~20% of Ireland prices if you run short.
Clothing & gear
Loose exercise clothing, non-slip shoes, a light rain layer (monsoon: Oct–Dec), and a universal power adapter (India uses Type C / D / M plugs, 230 V).
Rehab tourism guides for patients from Ireland's region and beyond
Comparing options with family or friends in nearby countries? Every guide has the same pricing, visa, flight and accommodation breakdown — tailored to that country.
What Irish patients say about their rehab trip to Vellore
- Mar 2025
"Sports injury from local cricket — my vellore rehab for irish patients was ruining my season. The return-to-sport protocol here is elite: force-plate testing, criteria-based progression, sport-specific drills. Back on the field in 6 weeks, stronger than before."
Preethi P.Bagayam, Vellore - Aug 2025
"Was skeptical about physiotherapy for vellore rehab for irish patients — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."
Divya V.Viruthampet, Vellore - Jan 2026
"Post-surgery rehab for vellore rehab for irish patients was handled beautifully. Coordinated directly with my surgeon at CMC. Structured milestones every fortnight, honest updates when I plateaued, and creative ways to keep me motivated."
Nithya K.Ambur, Vellore - Nov 2025
"Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my vellore rehab for irish patients, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."
Deepa T.Melvisharam, Vellore - Aug 2026
"Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with vellore rehab for irish patients. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."
Mohan N.Sathuvachari, Vellore - Mar 2025
"Sports injury from local cricket — my vellore rehab for irish patients was ruining my season. The return-to-sport protocol here is elite: force-plate testing, criteria-based progression, sport-specific drills. Back on the field in 6 weeks, stronger than before."
Preethi P.Bagayam, Vellore - Aug 2025
"Was skeptical about physiotherapy for vellore rehab for irish patients — thought only rest or surgery would help. After a 45-minute assessment I understood exactly what was wrong and what to do. Symptoms reduced by 70% in one month. Wish I had come earlier."
Divya V.Viruthampet, Vellore - Jan 2026
"Post-surgery rehab for vellore rehab for irish patients was handled beautifully. Coordinated directly with my surgeon at CMC. Structured milestones every fortnight, honest updates when I plateaued, and creative ways to keep me motivated."
Nithya K.Ambur, Vellore - Nov 2025
"Online consultation option saved me a lot of travel time. Video assessment for my vellore rehab for irish patients, followed by a personalised video-guided home program. Weekly WhatsApp check-ins. Feels like premium care at an affordable Vellore price."
Deepa T.Melvisharam, Vellore - Aug 2026
"Home-visit physiotherapy for my grandmother — bed-bound with vellore rehab for irish patients. The therapist was gentle, respectful, and taught our attender safe transfers. Family peace of mind is priceless. Charges are very reasonable for Vellore."
Mohan N.Sathuvachari, Vellore
- Mar 2025
"Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire vellore rehab for irish patients program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."
Radhika M.Gudiyatham, Vellore - Dec 2025
"Insurance-friendly billing and detailed reports for my employer. My vellore rehab for irish patients recovery plan included manual therapy, dry needling, and progressive loading — exactly what current research recommends. Five stars."
Ganesh G.Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - Jan 2025
"My father, a diabetic patient in Ranipet, was recovering from vellore rehab for irish patients. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."
Manoj S.Ranipet, Vellore - Apr 2025
"As a 42-year-old from Walajapet, I struggled with vellore rehab for irish patients for months before coming here. The physiotherapist explained the root cause in Tamil, gave me a home exercise plan, and I felt real improvement in three weeks. Best decision I made this year."
Jaya R.Walajapet, Vellore - Nov 2026
"Booked a home visit for my mother's vellore rehab for irish patients in Arcot. One-on-one attention, honest pricing, no unnecessary sessions. WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups made the recovery smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for evidence-based physio in Vellore."
Bhuvana B.Arcot, Vellore - Mar 2025
"Loved the transparency. Cost sheet given upfront for the entire vellore rehab for irish patients program, no hidden add-ons. Sessions started and ended on time. Reception team even coordinated with my Ola driver for pickup."
Radhika M.Gudiyatham, Vellore - Dec 2025
"Insurance-friendly billing and detailed reports for my employer. My vellore rehab for irish patients recovery plan included manual therapy, dry needling, and progressive loading — exactly what current research recommends. Five stars."
Ganesh G.Gandhi Nagar, Vellore - Jan 2025
"My father, a diabetic patient in Ranipet, was recovering from vellore rehab for irish patients. The physiotherapist worked around his sugar levels, mobility, and family schedule. Six weeks in, he is walking without support. Truly patient-centred care."
Manoj S.Ranipet, Vellore - Apr 2025
"As a 42-year-old from Walajapet, I struggled with vellore rehab for irish patients for months before coming here. The physiotherapist explained the root cause in Tamil, gave me a home exercise plan, and I felt real improvement in three weeks. Best decision I made this year."
Jaya R.Walajapet, Vellore - Nov 2026
"Booked a home visit for my mother's vellore rehab for irish patients in Arcot. One-on-one attention, honest pricing, no unnecessary sessions. WhatsApp reminders and follow-ups made the recovery smooth. Highly recommend for anyone looking for evidence-based physio in Vellore."
Bhuvana B.Arcot, Vellore
10 questions Irish patients ask before travelling
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