Visa process, embassy details, and what to expect — built specifically for Iraq.
Patients from Iraq most often come to India for:
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.
Everything you need to know before you apply.
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.
Strongly recommended to start the hospital invitation letter and Mission application in parallel — clearance is the long pole in the timeline.
From your first message to flying home — here's exactly what happens.
Send your diagnosis and reports to our team. A specialist reviews your case and recommends a hospital and doctor, usually within 24 hours.
Once your treatment plan is confirmed, the hospital issues an official invitation letter — the core document your visa application needs.
Regular Medical Visa (via Indian Mission — Prior Reference Category). Allow 3–4 weeks minimum due to mandatory clearance; non-urgent cases should apply earlier.
Most patients from Iraq arrive into Delhi or Mumbai. CrossCare coordinates airport pickup, accommodation near the hospital, and an interpreter if needed.
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.
Representing the kind of experience patients from Iraq can expect.
“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.”
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.
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.