Treatment in India for patients from the Gulf
Three to five hours non-stop from every Gulf capital. Planned surgery, IVF, dental work and health check-ups at accredited hospitals in Delhi, arranged around your dates.
Journey time to Delhi
MuscatOman~3 h
Dubai / Abu DhabiUAE~3 h 30 m
DohaQatar~4 h
ManamaBahrain~4 h
Kuwait CityKuwait~4 h 15 m
Riyadh / JeddahSaudi Arabia4 h 30 m–5 h
Country by country
Flights, visa and language
Checked against airline schedules and India's official e-Visa list in October 2026. Rules and routes change, so we confirm yours before you book.
| Country | Getting to Delhi | Typical return fare | Visa | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | From Dubai / Abu Dhabi, ~3 h 30 m non-stop | $250–$500 | e-Medical visa, online | English, Arabic |
| Oman | From Muscat, ~3 h non-stop | $250–$500 | e-Medical visa, online | English, Arabic |
| Qatar | From Doha, ~4 h non-stop | $300–$600 | e-Medical visa, online | English, Arabic |
| Bahrain | From Manama, ~4 h non-stop | $300–$600 | e-Medical visa, online | English, Arabic |
| Kuwait | From Kuwait City, ~4 h 15 m non-stop | $300–$600 | e-Medical visa, online | English, Arabic |
| Saudi Arabia | From Riyadh / Jeddah, 4 h 30 m–5 h non-stop | $350–$700 | Medical visa from the Indian mission | Arabic, English |
Fares are rough economy return ranges for planning, not quotes.
Treatments
What people ask us about most
- Knee and hip replacementHospital package from $2,400, about 3 weeks in India
- Spine surgeryHospital package from $5,500, about 3 weeks in India
- Heart surgeryHospital package from $3,500, about 4 weeks in India
- IVFHospital package from $1,500, about 3 weeks in India
- Dental implantsHospital package from $250, about 1 week in India
- Weight-loss surgeryHospital package from $4,500, about 2 weeks in India
- Health check-upsA short trip: most are done in one or two days.
Costs
A knee replacement trip, item by item
With flights from this region. Planning ranges from published hospital packages, not a quote: the hospital confirms the real price after reviewing your reports.
The whole knee replacement trip
Total $4,800–$13,100
- Hospital package58%$2,400–$8,000
- Return flights5%$250–$600
- Stay and food, 21 days19%$1,155–$2,205
- Tests, visa, insurance, transfers13%$490–$1,760
- Our fee6%$500
Visa
Which visa you need
It depends on your passport. Either way, the hospital's invitation letter is the document that matters, and we get it for you once you choose a hospital.
e-Medical visa, online
For passport holders from UAE, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
- 1. Get the hospital's letter (we arrange it).
- 2. Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in, between 120 and 4 days before you fly.
- 3. Up to two family members apply for e-Medical attendant visas linked to yours.
Medical visa from the Indian mission
For passport holders from Saudi Arabia, who can't use the e-Visa at the moment.
- 1. Get the hospital's letter (we arrange it).
- 2. Apply through the Indian High Commission, Embassy or its visa centre where you live.
- 3. Allow more time than the e-Visa. Family members apply for medical attendant visas at the same time.
Paying
How paying works
- Prices are shown in dirhams, riyals or US dollars. You pay the hospital directly, usually by bank transfer or card, and our fee separately.
- Some employer and government health schemes in the Gulf pay for treatment abroad if you get approval first. We can give your insurer the hospital's written estimate and treatment plan.
- Halal meals and prayer rooms are available at the large hospitals in Delhi.
Questions
Common questions
I'm from Saudi Arabia. Can I use the e-Visa?
Not at the moment. Saudi Arabia isn't on India's e-Visa list, so you apply for a regular medical visa through the Indian Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulate in Jeddah (or their visa centre), with the hospital's invitation letter. UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain passport holders can apply online.
I live in the Gulf but I'm not a citizen. Which visa applies?
The visa depends on your passport, not where you live. If your passport is on India's e-Visa list you can apply online from the Gulf. If not, apply through the Indian mission where you live.
Can a family member come with me?
Yes. Up to two family members can travel with you on medical attendant visas linked to yours. Many patients from the Gulf bring one person; we plan the stay for both of you.
Can I come for a short trip?
For health check-ups and many dental treatments, yes: a long weekend is often enough. Surgery needs longer, mostly for recovery before you fly. Each treatment guide shows a day-by-day plan.
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