Visa process, embassy details, and what to expect — built specifically for United Arab Emirates.
Patients from United Arab Emirates 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.
UAE nationals are eligible for India's e-Medical Visa online. Some UAE nationals who already hold a prior Indian e-Visa or regular visa may also qualify for Medical Visa-on-Arrival at select airports — but this should be confirmed before relying on it, and applying for the e-Medical Visa in advance is the safer default.
For regular (non-e-Visa) cases, document attestation, or if Visa-on-Arrival eligibility is unclear.
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.
e-Medical Visa (eligible) or Visa-on-Arrival in limited cases. Typically 3–5 working days; apply at least 7 days before travel.
Most patients from United Arab Emirates arrive into Mumbai or Delhi or Chennai. 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 United Arab Emirates can expect.
“I had consulted surgeons in three countries and gotten three different surgical plans. What changed my mind about India was a 40-minute video call where the surgeon walked me through my own MRI, slice by slice.”
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.