Kidney Transplant in India for Bangladeshi Patients: Hospitals and Costs (2026)

Donor rules, top centres, cost range, and dialysis bridging across borders.

• Apollo (Chennai, Delhi), Medanta Gurugram, Fortis FMRI: primary kidney transplant centres
• Living donor: close family member, medically cleared in India
• Indicative procedure cost: ৳20–40 lakh
• Dialysis bridging while waiting for transplant date is manageable in BD
• Post-transplant immunosuppression: ongoing monthly cost
• FRRO registration needed if stay exceeds 180 days

Top kidney transplant centres for BD patients

Apollo (Chennai, Delhi): High-volume renal transplant programmes at both campuses. Apollo Chennai handles complex cases including ABO-incompatible transplants. See Apollo guide.

Medanta Gurugram: Active renal transplant programme with experienced transplant nephrologists. See Medanta guide.

Fortis FMRI Gurugram and Fortis Bangalore: Strong renal transplant units. See Fortis guide.

Manipal Hospitals Bangalore: Active kidney transplant programme. See Manipal guide.

AIIMS Delhi: Government rates; highly experienced team; wait times longer for foreign patients. See AIIMS guide.

Donor requirements

Living donors must be close family members (spouse, parents, children, siblings, in some cases extended family). The transplant team in India evaluates the donor medically and psychologically over several days. Foreign donors must travel with the patient and hold valid Indian visas. Donors receive MED X visas. The hospital’s transplant committee and a state-level government committee must both approve the living-donor procedure — allow 1–2 weeks for this clearance after arrival.

Indicative cost ranges (June 2026, BDT)

As of June 2026. Indicative only — actual costs vary by hospital, complexity, and implant grade. Source: hospital-published rates + AGB patient cases.

Dialysis bridging across borders

Most patients on dialysis in Bangladesh continue with their current dialysis schedule until a transplant date is confirmed and they travel to India. Ask your transplant centre in advance whether they can confirm a target date so your dialysis centre in Bangladesh can plan the gap. Bring your most recent dialysis records and lab results when you travel.