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Last updated 20 September 2026, 00:00 (UTC+0)

Medical treatment visa in United Arab Emirates for Canadian citizens

Medical treatment visa — what you need to know

Allows entry of foreign patients for the purpose of treatment for one or several entries valid for 90 days or 180 days. The sponsor or host should be licensed as a health facility in the UAE and is processing entry permits for treatment upon the patient’s request. A visa may also be granted for the purpose of accompanying the patient during his treatment period in the UAE.

Features

  • Intended for receiving medical treatment at a licensed healthcare facility in the UAE

  • A certified medical report and a letter from the healthcare facility stating the reason for the visit are required

  • The visa does not permit employment or grant residence status

  • Application process: medical report → confirmation of treatment by a clinic in the UAE → application submitted by the healthcare facility → obtaining an electronic visa → entry into the UAE → receiving medical treatment

Benefits

  • Documents required before entry into the UAE are processed electronically

  • Standard service processing time — 48 hours

  • The host healthcare facility handles the visa application

  • A visa can also be obtained for an accompanying person

  • The accompanying person’s visa can be extended together with the patient’s visa

  • The total period of stay, including extensions, may be up to 180 days

Eligible individuals:

  • Medical patient
  • Companion

How does this visa work?

There are different options for the length of stay that affect the cost and duration of the visa extension.

sand time

Don’t postpone the application

The visa is processed from 3 days to 5 days. Many people contact us 3–5 days before their trip, so start the process in advance

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How can you prove the basis for the visa?

They clarify the purpose of the visit and future activities in the country

What must be prepared?

Basic package — always required, regardless of the application conditions

Are you eligible for this visa?

  • Clear purposes of the visit and documents confirming them, in accordance with the visa conditions.

  • Sufficient means to support oneself and their dependents for the duration of their stay in the country.

  • The applicant does not pose a threat to public order, internal security, public health or international relations of the country.

  • Insurance policy for the entire period of stay, meeting the minimum mandatory or recommended requirements for the country.

Official visa information

English international

Type of visa

Visit visa

Category

Medical treatment visa

Purpose of visit

Medical treatment