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Treatment in India for patients from Iraq

Visa process, embassy details, and what to expect — built specifically for Iraq.

Visa Type
Regular Medical Visa (via Indian Mission — Prior Reference Category)
Flight Time
~4–5 hrs direct/1-stop (Baghdad/Erbil–Delhi/Mumbai)
Your Currency
Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Common Arrival Cities
Delhi, Mumbai

Patients from Iraq most often come to India for:

Explore treatments & find your recommended hospital

Choose a treatment specialization, then the specific treatment you need. We'll show the best recommended hospitals for it, an estimated cost, and a way to request a consultation.

ℹ️ About this guide: Visa categories, fees, and embassy details below reflect India's published e-Medical Visa policy for Iraq patients. Rules and fees can change — our advisors confirm everything current for your exact case for free, and you should always cross-check against the official Indian e-Visa portal before booking travel.

Visa process for Iraq citizens

Everything you need to know before you apply.

Regular Medical Visa (via Indian Mission — Prior Reference Category)

Iraqi nationals apply through the Indian Embassy or Consulate rather than the e-Visa portal; applications go through additional security clearance ("Prior Reference") before a decision is made, so timelines run longer than for e-Visa-eligible countries — plan well ahead.

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Validity
Set by the Mission based on treatment plan and clearance outcome
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Processing time
Allow 3–4 weeks minimum due to mandatory clearance; non-urgent cases should apply earlier
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Fees
Fee is paid at the time of application; amount published on the embassy website
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Bringing family
Attendants (close family) apply for a linked Medical Attendant Visa, also subject to clearance.
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Vaccination note
No routine yellow-fever requirement for travel directly from Iraq.

🏛️ Embassy of India, Baghdad / Consulate General of India, Erbil

Baghdad & Erbil, Iraq

Strongly recommended to start the hospital invitation letter and Mission application in parallel — clearance is the long pole in the timeline.

Always confirm current address, hours, and required documents directly with the Mission's official website before travelling there, as these can change.

Your journey, step by step

From your first message to flying home — here's exactly what happens.

1

Share your medical reports

Send your diagnosis and reports to our team. A specialist reviews your case and recommends a hospital and doctor, usually within 24 hours.

2

Get your hospital invitation letter

Once your treatment plan is confirmed, the hospital issues an official invitation letter — the core document your visa application needs.

3

Apply for your visa

Regular Medical Visa (via Indian Mission — Prior Reference Category). Allow 3–4 weeks minimum due to mandatory clearance; non-urgent cases should apply earlier.

4

Book flights and we arrange the rest

Most patients from Iraq arrive into Delhi or Mumbai. CrossCare coordinates airport pickup, accommodation near the hospital, and an interpreter if needed.

5

Treatment, recovery, and follow-up

After discharge, we coordinate recovery accommodation and a remote follow-up plan with your home doctor, so your care doesn't stop when you land back home.

A patient journey from Iraq

Representing the kind of experience patients from Iraq can expect.

YA
Yusuf A.
🩺 Post-trauma reconstructive orthopaedic surgery · treated in Delhi

“The visa took longer than I hoped, but CrossCare's team told me that on day one and helped me start everything in parallel instead of waiting. By the time clearance came through, my hospital file was already complete.”

Outcome: Multi-stage reconstructive surgery completed over a 5-week stay, regained independent mobility, continues physiotherapy at home with a remote-review plan.

This journey is representational of real patient experiences; the name shown has been changed to protect patient privacy. Not all patients are able or willing to share their contact details — please reach out to the CrossCare team and we'll happily connect you with verified patients from your country who are willing to share their experience and speak with you directly.

Frequently asked questions — Iraq

No. Initial consultations, sharing reports, and getting a written cost estimate are all done remotely before you apply for any visa. You only need Regular Medical Visa (via Indian Mission — Prior Reference Category) once you're ready to travel for treatment.
Allow 3–4 weeks minimum due to mandatory clearance; non-urgent cases should apply earlier Start as soon as your hospital invitation letter is ready — CrossCare can usually arrange this within a few days of your case being reviewed.
Attendants (close family) apply for a linked Medical Attendant Visa, also subject to clearance.
At minimum: a passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages, a recent passport-style photo, your medical reports, and the hospital invitation letter CrossCare helps arrange. No routine yellow-fever requirement for travel directly from Iraq.
Patients from Iraq most commonly arrive into Delhi, Mumbai, depending on which hospital and specialist your case is matched to. Flight time is approximately ~4–5 hrs direct/1-stop (Baghdad/Erbil–Delhi/Mumbai).
Your CrossCare advisor tracks your application alongside you and can liaise with the hospital to adjust admission dates if needed. We never recommend travelling on a tourist visa for treatment — hospitals are required to verify medical-visa status before admitting international patients for procedures.

Ready to start your visa process for Iraq?

Talk to a free care advisor who can confirm your exact visa requirements, help arrange your hospital invitation letter, and give you a written treatment cost estimate — no obligation.

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