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Treatment in India for patients from United Arab Emirates

Visa process, embassy details, and what to expect — built specifically for United Arab Emirates.

Visa Type
e-Medical Visa (eligible) or Visa-on-Arrival in limited cases
Flight Time
~3 hrs direct (Dubai/Abu Dhabi–Mumbai/Delhi)
Your Currency
UAE Dirham (AED)
Common Arrival Cities
Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai

Patients from United Arab Emirates most often come to India for:

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ℹ️ About this guide: Visa categories, fees, and embassy details below reflect India's published e-Medical Visa policy for United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates citizens

Everything you need to know before you apply.

e-Medical Visa (eligible) or Visa-on-Arrival in limited cases

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.

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Validity
60 days from first arrival, triple entry
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Processing time
Typically 3–5 working days; apply at least 7 days before travel
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Fees
Government e-Visa fee is paid online by card; confirm the current amount on the official portal
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Bringing family
Up to 2 close family members can travel with the patient on a linked e-Medical Attendant Visa (MX).
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Vaccination note
No routine yellow-fever requirement for travel directly from the UAE.

🏛️ Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi / Consulate General of India, Dubai

Abu Dhabi & Dubai, UAE

For regular (non-e-Visa) cases, document attestation, or if Visa-on-Arrival eligibility is unclear.

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

e-Medical Visa (eligible) or Visa-on-Arrival in limited cases. Typically 3–5 working days; apply at least 7 days before travel.

4

Book flights and we arrange the rest

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.

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 United Arab Emirates

Representing the kind of experience patients from United Arab Emirates can expect.

FA
Fatima Al-R.
🩺 Complex spinal fusion (3-level) · treated in Delhi

“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.”

Outcome: Three-level spinal fusion performed without complication, mobilised on day 2, returned to Dubai after 12 days for continued physiotherapy.

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 — United Arab Emirates

No. Initial consultations, sharing reports, and getting a written cost estimate are all done remotely before you apply for any visa. You only need e-Medical Visa (eligible) or Visa-on-Arrival in limited cases once you're ready to travel for treatment.
Typically 3–5 working days; apply at least 7 days before travel Start as soon as your hospital invitation letter is ready — CrossCare can usually arrange this within a few days of your case being reviewed.
Up to 2 close family members can travel with the patient on a linked e-Medical Attendant Visa (MX).
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 the UAE.
Patients from United Arab Emirates most commonly arrive into Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, depending on which hospital and specialist your case is matched to. Flight time is approximately ~3 hrs direct (Dubai/Abu Dhabi–Mumbai/Delhi).
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 United Arab Emirates?

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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