Medical treatment in India for patients from the UAE
Non-stop from Dubai / Abu Dhabi, with an e-Medical visa you apply for online. Planned surgery, heart and cancer care, IVF and health check-ups at accredited hospitals in Delhi, with one case manager from first message to follow-up.
Dubai / Abu Dhabi → Delhi
- Flight to Delhi
- ~3 h 30 m non-stop
- Non-stop
- Visa
- e-Medical, online
- Apply 4–120 days ahead
- Typical return fare
- $250–$500
- Economy, rough range
- Prices shown in
- AED
- Paid to the hospital directly
Treatments
What people from the UAE ask us about
- 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 from the UAE, item by item
With return flights from Dubai / Abu Dhabi. Planning ranges from published hospital packages, not a quote.
The whole knee replacement trip
Total $4,800–$13,000
- Hospital package59%$2,400–$8,000
- Return flights4%$250–$500
- Stay and food, 21 days19%$1,155–$2,205
- Tests, visa, insurance, transfers13%$490–$1,760
- Our fee6%$500
Visa and travel
Getting to Delhi from the UAE
e-Medical visa, online
- 1. Choose a hospital from the written opinions we get for you. The hospital sends an invitation letter.
- 2. Apply at indianvisaonline.gov.in, between 120 and 4 days before you fly. Pay the fee online.
- 3. Up to two family members apply for e-Medical attendant visas linked to yours.
- 4. Book a flexible ticket once the visa is granted. Nobody can guarantee a visa decision.
Flights
- Route
- Dubai / Abu Dhabi to Delhi (DEL), non-stop
- Journey time
- ~3 h 30 m non-stop
- Typical economy return
- $250–$500
- When you land
- We meet you at the airport with a car and a local SIM, and take you to the hospital or your apartment.
Visa rules checked against India's official e-Visa list in October 2026. Routes and fares change; we confirm yours before you book.
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
Questions from the UAE
How long is the flight from Dubai / Abu Dhabi to Delhi?
About 3 h 30 m non-stop. A typical economy return costs roughly $250–$500, depending on season and how far ahead you book.
Can people from UAE get an e-Medical visa for India?
Yes. UAE passport holders can apply online for India's e-Medical visa at indianvisaonline.gov.in, between 120 and 4 days before arrival, using the hospital's invitation letter. Up to two family members can apply for e-Medical attendant visas linked to yours.
How much does a knee replacement trip from the UAE cost?
As a planning range, about $4,800–$13,000 for the whole trip: the hospital package ($2,400–$8,000), return flights, about 21 days of accommodation and food, tests, visa, insurance and our fixed fee. The hospital confirms the real price after reviewing your reports.
Which currency are prices in?
You can see prices in AED on this site; hospitals usually quote in US dollars. The dirham is pegged to the dollar, so the conversion is exact. You pay the hospital directly.
Will someone speak my language?
English, Arabic. Large Delhi hospitals also have interpreters at their international desks; Tell us what you need when you ask for a quote.
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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