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The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has streamlined the process for foreign patients seeking medical treatment in the UAE.
Entry process for foreign patients seeking medical treatment in UAE
Discover the simplified medical treatment entry process in the UAE for foreign patients and their companions. Learn about the accessible visa options, including medical treatment visas and patient companion visas. Explore the streamlined procedures for both Dubai and other emirates, supported by ICP’s efficient eChannels platform.”
Here’s a clear breakdown of the entry permit procedure and requirements:
Patient Entry Permit
- Foreign patients can enter the UAE for medical treatment under the sponsorship of the medical facility where they will receive treatment.
- The medical establishment, as the sponsor, takes responsibility for processing the patient’s entry permit upon request.
Companion Entry Permit
- The patient’s companion can also enter the UAE, with their entry permit extendable once.
- Extension is possible if a certified medical report confirms the patient’s ongoing treatment necessity and the companion’s role.
- The sponsor (medical establishment) handles the extension process.
Entry Permit Types
- Two types of entry permits are available: single entry and multiple entry.
- Patients and companions must have relevant documents, including passport copies, hospital letters, health insurance, and financial proof.
Eligibility for Sponsor
- The sponsor must be a licensed and registered hospital within the UAE.
Dubai Specifics
- In Dubai, the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs grants entry permits on the sponsorship of both public and private medical establishments.
eChannels Platform
- In Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates, the ICP facilitates entry permit services via the eChannels platform.
- The ICP covers Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
Companion Permit Extension
- A companion’s entry permit can be extended once if a certified medical report states ongoing treatment necessity.
- Documents required include the companion’s passport copy, health insurance, and financial security.
Patient-Companion Entry
- Companions must enter with the patient, holding a similar entry permit.
Entry Permit Issuance
- The issuance of entry permits is contingent on the sponsor being a licensed and registered hospital within the UAE.
Process for a Patient’s Companion
- Similar entry permit types are available for a patient’s companion, including single entry and multiple entry permits.
- The ICP provides companion entry permit services through the eChannels platform in Abu Dhabi and the Northern Emirates.
- The ICP covers Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and Fujairah.
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