Medical Travel from Iraq to India
Essential clinical guidelines, medical visa issuance steps, flight connectivity, currency exchange, and care coordination for patients traveling from Iraq.
Medical Visa (MED & MED-X) Guidance
Iraqi citizens apply for an Indian Medical Visa via the Embassy of India in Baghdad or the Consulate General of India in Erbil. Official hospital invitation letters with government FRRO authentication are required.
Mandatory Documentation Checklist
- Original Passport valid for minimum 6 months
- Hospital Invitation Letter stamped by the authorized Indian hospital international desk
- Detailed medical report in Arabic or English translated by certified clinic
- Financial solvency bank statement
- Two recent passport photos with white background
Flight Routes & Transit Time
Average Flying Duration: 4.5 hours (direct non-stop Baghdad to Delhi)
- Iraqi Airways (Direct Baghdad BGW to Delhi DEL)
- Flydubai (via Dubai)
- Qatar Airways (via Doha)
- Air Arabia (via Sharjah)
Currency, Banking & Hospital Payments
- Hospitals provide dedicated Arabic-speaking financial counseling
- Payments accepted in USD bank transfer or major international credit cards
- Detailed itemized billing invoices in Arabic and English provided for reimbursement
Iraq Patient Desk
Full-time Arabic coordinators, Halal culinary dining, prayer facilities, and dedicated apartment accommodation are available across Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
Visa procedures and immigration regulations are aligned with Government of India Ministry of External Affairs and Bureau of Immigration guidelines.