FIME 2027 (now held as World Health Expo Miami) is scheduled for 16 to 18 June 2027 at the Miami Beach Convention Center, United States. FIME is the largest international medical trade event in the Americas, covering medical devices and equipment, diagnostics and laboratory, disposables and consumables, and digital health, and is a major meeting point for Latin American and Caribbean distribution.
Indian professionals travelling to attend need a valid US visa. Business visitors apply for a B-1 (business visitor) visa: complete the DS-160, pay the fee and attend an interview at a US Embassy or Consulate in India. Interview wait times vary, so start early.
The event
About FIME 2027 (World Health Expo Miami)
FIME brings together medical-device manufacturers and suppliers with distributors, importers, hospital buyers and group purchasing organisations from the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Country pavilions and a matchmaking programme run alongside the exhibition.
For Indian medical-device manufacturers and exporters, FIME is a practical single trip to reach distributors across the Americas — a region where India has significant room to grow — and to benchmark products against US and Latin American requirements.
Plan the visit
Date and venue
Miami Beach Convention Center
Miami Beach, Florida, USA
FIME changes host city between editions and now runs under the World Health Expo brand. Confirm the exact venue, halls and daily opening hours on the official website before booking travel.
Across the show floor
What visitors can explore
Medical devices & equipment
Instruments, disposables, surgical and therapy equipment.
Diagnostics & laboratory
In-vitro diagnostics, imaging, and laboratory technology.
Disposables & consumables
Single-use products, dressings, PPE and hospital consumables.
Digital health & hospital solutions
Health IT, connected devices and hospital infrastructure.
Product groups reflect the show’s published profile and can change between editions. Check the official website for the confirmed hall plan and exhibitor directory.
Business value
Why Indian businesses should attend
Meet distributors and importers from across the Americas in one location, present products and certifications, and open distribution conversations that are hard to progress remotely.
FIME also gives Indian medical-device businesses a read on the Americas market — registration and quality expectations, product categories in demand, and the role of distributors and GPOs.
Before you fly
How to register
- 1
Register online
Register as a trade visitor on the official FIME website with your professional and company details, and save your confirmation or e-badge.
- 2
Request a letter for your visa file
Where the organiser offers a visa-support or invitation-letter service for registered visitors, request it early and keep it with your application documents.
- 3
Carry business identification
Bring your passport, registration confirmation, an employer covering letter and business cards to the venue.
For Indian passport holders
US B-1 Business Visitor Visa for FIME 2027 (World Health Expo Miami)
The United States requires Indian passport holders to hold a valid US visa. Business visitors attending a trade show apply for a B-1 (business visitor) visa: complete the DS-160 form, pay the fee, and book a visa interview at a US Embassy or Consulate in India. Interview wait times vary, so start the process well in advance.
Commonly required documents
- Passport valid at least 6 months beyond the intended stay
- DS-160 confirmation page
- Visa appointment confirmation and fee receipt
- Expo registration or invitation confirmation
- Indian employer’s covering letter stating the purpose of travel
- Company registration and financial documents
- Evidence of ties to India and funds for the trip
An invitation letter and expo registration support an application but do not guarantee approval, and processing times are not fixed. The final decision rests with the US authorities.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Which visa do I need to attend FIME from India?+
Indian professionals attending for business apply for a US B-1 (business visitor) visa, unless they already hold a valid US visa that permits business activity.
Can the organiser provide a visa invitation letter?+
The organiser commonly provides an invitation or registration letter to confirmed international attendees and exhibitors. Check the current process on the official FIME / World Health Expo website.
Is FIME open to the general public?+
No. It is a trade-only event for medical and healthcare industry professionals.
Does expo registration guarantee visa approval?+
No. Registration and an invitation letter support the application, but the US authorities make the final decision.
How early should I apply?+
As early as possible. B-1 visa interview wait times at US posts in India can be long, so begin the DS-160 process well ahead of the show.
