United Arab Emirates medical visa: rules, documents and fees by passport
From United Arab Emirates's official government pages, checked 10 Sep 2026. We checked 20 passports: 19 have a verified route, of which 9 need no visa for a short stay; 1 not applicable. Where a fee is shown it is the government's own figure in the currency it publishes.
What holds for every passport
- •For Dubai's Medical Visa, the licensed health facility that treats you is the sponsor and applies for it.
Route, fee and companions by passport
The route a patient uses for treatment, the government fee as the source states it (“Free” where the source publishes no charge), how many people can travel on companion visas, and whether the application is online. Where a fee is “not published”, the reason follows.
Why no government fee is shown: Dubai's official page gives two different fees for the same visa, AED 200 and AED 300 for 90 days and one entry, so we cannot show one. It also says the total may vary.
| Passport | Route for treatment | Government fee | Companions | Apply online | Official portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) | not published (see note above)Value added tax on the visa fee: 5% added, not in a total. Security deposit service fee: AEDÂ 20. Security deposit collection and refund fee: AEDÂ 40. Knowledge Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Innovation Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Fee if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 500. Security deposit, one entry: AEDÂ 1,000, refundable, never a cost. Security deposit, several entries: AEDÂ 2,000, refundable, never a cost. | not stated | not stated | Official site |
| Kenya | Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) | not published (see note above)Value added tax on the visa fee: 5% added, not in a total. Security deposit service fee: AEDÂ 20. Security deposit collection and refund fee: AEDÂ 40. Knowledge Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Innovation Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Fee if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 500. Security deposit, one entry: AEDÂ 1,000, refundable, never a cost. Security deposit, several entries: AEDÂ 2,000, refundable, never a cost. | not stated | not stated | Official site |
| Ghana | Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) | not published (see note above)Value added tax on the visa fee: 5% added, not in a total. Security deposit service fee: AEDÂ 20. Security deposit collection and refund fee: AEDÂ 40. Knowledge Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Innovation Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Fee if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 500. Security deposit, one entry: AEDÂ 1,000, refundable, never a cost. Security deposit, several entries: AEDÂ 2,000, refundable, never a cost. | not stated | not stated | Official site |
| Ethiopia | Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) | not published (see note above)Value added tax on the visa fee: 5% added, not in a total. Security deposit service fee: AEDÂ 20. Security deposit collection and refund fee: AEDÂ 40. Knowledge Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Innovation Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Fee if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 500. Security deposit, one entry: AEDÂ 1,000, refundable, never a cost. Security deposit, several entries: AEDÂ 2,000, refundable, never a cost. | not stated | not stated | Official site |
| Egypt | Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) | not published (see note above)Value added tax on the visa fee: 5% added, not in a total. Security deposit service fee: AEDÂ 20. Security deposit collection and refund fee: AEDÂ 40. Knowledge Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Innovation Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Fee if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 500. Security deposit, one entry: AEDÂ 1,000, refundable, never a cost. Security deposit, several entries: AEDÂ 2,000, refundable, never a cost. | not stated | not stated | Official site |
| Tanzania | Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) | not published (see note above)Value added tax on the visa fee: 5% added, not in a total. Security deposit service fee: AEDÂ 20. Security deposit collection and refund fee: AEDÂ 40. Knowledge Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Innovation Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Fee if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 500. Security deposit, one entry: AEDÂ 1,000, refundable, never a cost. Security deposit, several entries: AEDÂ 2,000, refundable, never a cost. | not stated | not stated | Official site |
| Uganda | Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) | not published (see note above)Value added tax on the visa fee: 5% added, not in a total. Security deposit service fee: AEDÂ 20. Security deposit collection and refund fee: AEDÂ 40. Knowledge Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Innovation Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Fee if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 500. Security deposit, one entry: AEDÂ 1,000, refundable, never a cost. Security deposit, several entries: AEDÂ 2,000, refundable, never a cost. | not stated | not stated | Official site |
| South Africa | Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) | not published (see note above)Value added tax on the visa fee: 5% added, not in a total. Security deposit service fee: AEDÂ 20. Security deposit collection and refund fee: AEDÂ 40. Knowledge Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Innovation Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Fee if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 500. Security deposit, one entry: AEDÂ 1,000, refundable, never a cost. Security deposit, several entries: AEDÂ 2,000, refundable, never a cost. | not stated | not stated | Official site |
| United Arab Emirates | Not applicable | not applicable | not stated | not applicable | see portal |
| Saudi Arabia | No visa needed | none | no visa needed | no application | Official site |
| Qatar | No visa needed | none | no visa needed | no application | Official site |
| Oman | No visa needed | none | no visa needed | no application | Official site |
| Kuwait | No visa needed | none | no visa needed | no application | Official site |
| Bahrain | No visa needed | none | no visa needed | no application | Official site |
| Iraq | Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) | not published (see note above)Value added tax on the visa fee: 5% added, not in a total. Security deposit service fee: AEDÂ 20. Security deposit collection and refund fee: AEDÂ 40. Knowledge Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Innovation Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Fee if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 500. Security deposit, one entry: AEDÂ 1,000, refundable, never a cost. Security deposit, several entries: AEDÂ 2,000, refundable, never a cost. | not stated | not stated | Official site |
| Bangladesh | Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) | not published (see note above)Value added tax on the visa fee: 5% added, not in a total. Security deposit service fee: AEDÂ 20. Security deposit collection and refund fee: AEDÂ 40. Knowledge Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Innovation Dirham, only if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 10. Fee if the patient is already in the UAE: AEDÂ 500. Security deposit, one entry: AEDÂ 1,000, refundable, never a cost. Security deposit, several entries: AEDÂ 2,000, refundable, never a cost. | not stated | not stated | Official site |
| United Kingdom | No visa needed | none | no visa needed | no application | Official site |
| United States | No visa needed | none | no visa needed | no application | Official site |
| Mauritius | No visa needed | none | no visa needed | no application | Official site |
| Seychelles | No visa needed | none | no visa needed | no application | Official site |
By passport, in detail
Nigeria passport: Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai)
Nigeria passports need a visa for the UAE. For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
Stay of up to 180 days.
- Patient: an approved medical report and a letter from the host facility giving the reasons for the visit.
- Patient: a medical report.
- Patient: a copy of the passport, valid for at least 6 months.
- Patient: medical insurance.
Escort visa (for companions): Someone accompanying the patient can get an escort visa. They enter the UAE with the patient, hold the same kind of visa (one entry or several), and are extended only if the patient is.
The Medical Visa can be extended, for a total of no more than 180 days.
Dubai's immigration office expects to complete an application in 48 hours.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Kenya passport: Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai)
Kenya passports need a visa for the UAE. For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
Stay of up to 180 days.
- Patient: an approved medical report and a letter from the host facility giving the reasons for the visit.
- Patient: a medical report.
- Patient: a copy of the passport, valid for at least 6 months.
- Patient: medical insurance.
Escort visa (for companions): Someone accompanying the patient can get an escort visa. They enter the UAE with the patient, hold the same kind of visa (one entry or several), and are extended only if the patient is.
The Medical Visa can be extended, for a total of no more than 180 days.
Dubai's immigration office expects to complete an application in 48 hours.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Ghana passport: Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai)
Ghana passports need a visa for the UAE. For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
Stay of up to 180 days.
- Patient: an approved medical report and a letter from the host facility giving the reasons for the visit.
- Patient: a medical report.
- Patient: a copy of the passport, valid for at least 6 months.
- Patient: medical insurance.
Escort visa (for companions): Someone accompanying the patient can get an escort visa. They enter the UAE with the patient, hold the same kind of visa (one entry or several), and are extended only if the patient is.
The Medical Visa can be extended, for a total of no more than 180 days.
Dubai's immigration office expects to complete an application in 48 hours.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Ethiopia passport: Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai)
Ethiopia passports need a visa for the UAE. For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
Stay of up to 180 days.
- Patient: an approved medical report and a letter from the host facility giving the reasons for the visit.
- Patient: a medical report.
- Patient: a copy of the passport, valid for at least 6 months.
- Patient: medical insurance.
Escort visa (for companions): Someone accompanying the patient can get an escort visa. They enter the UAE with the patient, hold the same kind of visa (one entry or several), and are extended only if the patient is.
The Medical Visa can be extended, for a total of no more than 180 days.
Dubai's immigration office expects to complete an application in 48 hours.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Egypt passport: Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai)
Egypt passports need a visa for the UAE. For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
Stay of up to 180 days.
- Patient: an approved medical report and a letter from the host facility giving the reasons for the visit.
- Patient: a medical report.
- Patient: a copy of the passport, valid for at least 6 months.
- Patient: medical insurance.
Escort visa (for companions): Someone accompanying the patient can get an escort visa. They enter the UAE with the patient, hold the same kind of visa (one entry or several), and are extended only if the patient is.
The Medical Visa can be extended, for a total of no more than 180 days.
Dubai's immigration office expects to complete an application in 48 hours.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Tanzania passport: Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai)
Tanzania passports need a visa for the UAE. For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
Stay of up to 180 days.
- Patient: an approved medical report and a letter from the host facility giving the reasons for the visit.
- Patient: a medical report.
- Patient: a copy of the passport, valid for at least 6 months.
- Patient: medical insurance.
Escort visa (for companions): Someone accompanying the patient can get an escort visa. They enter the UAE with the patient, hold the same kind of visa (one entry or several), and are extended only if the patient is.
The Medical Visa can be extended, for a total of no more than 180 days.
Dubai's immigration office expects to complete an application in 48 hours.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Uganda passport: Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai)
Uganda passports need a visa for the UAE. For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
Stay of up to 180 days.
- Patient: an approved medical report and a letter from the host facility giving the reasons for the visit.
- Patient: a medical report.
- Patient: a copy of the passport, valid for at least 6 months.
- Patient: medical insurance.
Escort visa (for companions): Someone accompanying the patient can get an escort visa. They enter the UAE with the patient, hold the same kind of visa (one entry or several), and are extended only if the patient is.
The Medical Visa can be extended, for a total of no more than 180 days.
Dubai's immigration office expects to complete an application in 48 hours.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
South Africa passport: Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai)
South Africa passports need a visa for the UAE. For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
Stay of up to 180 days.
- Patient: an approved medical report and a letter from the host facility giving the reasons for the visit.
- Patient: a medical report.
- Patient: a copy of the passport, valid for at least 6 months.
- Patient: medical insurance.
Escort visa (for companions): Someone accompanying the patient can get an escort visa. They enter the UAE with the patient, hold the same kind of visa (one entry or several), and are extended only if the patient is.
The Medical Visa can be extended, for a total of no more than 180 days.
Dubai's immigration office expects to complete an application in 48 hours.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
United Arab Emirates passport: not applicable
UAE nationals are not visitors to the UAE; no visa route applies.
Saudi Arabia passport: No visa needed
Saudi Arabia passports can enter the UAE without a visa.
Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) (alternative): For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
The foreign ministry states no length of stay for visa-free entry. A licensed health facility can also sponsor the Medical Visa.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Qatar passport: No visa needed
Qatar passports can enter the UAE without a visa.
Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) (alternative): For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
The foreign ministry states no length of stay for visa-free entry. A licensed health facility can also sponsor the Medical Visa.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Oman passport: No visa needed
Oman passports can enter the UAE without a visa.
Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) (alternative): For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
The foreign ministry states no length of stay for visa-free entry. A licensed health facility can also sponsor the Medical Visa.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Kuwait passport: No visa needed
Kuwait passports can enter the UAE without a visa.
Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) (alternative): For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
The foreign ministry states no length of stay for visa-free entry. A licensed health facility can also sponsor the Medical Visa.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Bahrain passport: No visa needed
Bahrain passports can enter the UAE without a visa.
Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) (alternative): For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
The foreign ministry states no length of stay for visa-free entry. A licensed health facility can also sponsor the Medical Visa.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Iraq passport: Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai)
Iraq passports need a visa for the UAE. For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
Stay of up to 180 days.
- Patient: an approved medical report and a letter from the host facility giving the reasons for the visit.
- Patient: a medical report.
- Patient: a copy of the passport, valid for at least 6 months.
- Patient: medical insurance.
Escort visa (for companions): Someone accompanying the patient can get an escort visa. They enter the UAE with the patient, hold the same kind of visa (one entry or several), and are extended only if the patient is.
The Medical Visa can be extended, for a total of no more than 180 days.
Dubai's immigration office expects to complete an application in 48 hours.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Bangladesh passport: Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai)
Bangladesh passports need a visa for the UAE. For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
Stay of up to 180 days.
- Patient: an approved medical report and a letter from the host facility giving the reasons for the visit.
- Patient: a medical report.
- Patient: a copy of the passport, valid for at least 6 months.
- Patient: medical insurance.
Escort visa (for companions): Someone accompanying the patient can get an escort visa. They enter the UAE with the patient, hold the same kind of visa (one entry or several), and are extended only if the patient is.
The Medical Visa can be extended, for a total of no more than 180 days.
Dubai's immigration office expects to complete an application in 48 hours.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
United Kingdom passport: No visa needed
United Kingdom passports can enter the UAE without a visa.
Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) (alternative): For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
The foreign ministry states no length of stay for visa-free entry. A licensed health facility can also sponsor the Medical Visa.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
United States passport: No visa needed
United States passports can enter the UAE without a visa.
Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) (alternative): For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
The foreign ministry states no length of stay for visa-free entry. A licensed health facility can also sponsor the Medical Visa.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Mauritius passport: No visa needed
Mauritius passports can enter the UAE without a visa.
Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) (alternative): For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
The foreign ministry states no length of stay for visa-free entry. A licensed health facility can also sponsor the Medical Visa.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Seychelles passport: No visa needed
Seychelles passports can enter the UAE without a visa.
Medical Visa (GDRFA Dubai) (alternative): For treatment, the licensed health facility treating you sponsors a Medical Visa for 90 or 180 days, for one entry or several.
The foreign ministry states no length of stay for visa-free entry. A licensed health facility can also sponsor the Medical Visa.
The government of United Arab Emirates decides every application.
Check your own passport
Visa for your medical trip to United Arab Emirates
From official government pages, checked 10 Sep 2026.
United Arab Emirates medical visa: rules, documents and fees for every passport
Sources
- Issuing a Medical Visa for one or several entries (checked 10 Sep 2026)
- Issuance of an escort treatment visa for one or several entries (checked 10 Sep 2026)
- Extending a medical visa (Single-Multi Trips) (checked 10 Sep 2026)
- Visa Exemptions For Non Citizen (visa information to enter the country) (checked 10 Sep 2026)
- Check if you need a visa to enter the UAE (document dated 13 Jul 2026, checked 10 Sep 2026)
Rules and fees change. Confirm on the official portal before you apply: https://www.gdrfad.gov.ae/en/services/d551ce91-52e8-11ea-0320-0050569629e8
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