Heart bypass surgery (CABG) cost in India for Iraqi patients
Iraq is the second-largest source of medical travellers to India and the corridor is growing. Arabic-speaking coordinators and interpreters are standard at the major cardiac centres.
What it costs, and where else you could go
India compared with the two markets patients most often price against. All figures are typical self-pay private ranges, in US dollars.
| Where | Typical price | Difference vs India |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5,000–$9,000 | — |
| United States (private) | $70,000–$90,000 | up to $85,000 more |
| United Kingdom (private) | $40,000–$55,000 | up to $50,000 more |
We do not publish a price for Iraq itself, because no reliable published price list exists for private treatment there. Where the procedure is available locally, ask your own hospital for a written estimate and compare it against the Indian quotation we send you. Figures here are indicative and are not a quotation.
Your visa, in short
The rules that apply specifically to Iraqi patients, taken from Embassy of India, Baghdad.
Which visa and what it costs
Iraq is not e-Visa eligible — you need the paper Medical (MED) visa. US$80 visa fee plus US$3 Indian Community Welfare Fund levy. The same fee applies to the attendant. Non-refundable whether the visa is granted, refused, or issued for a shorter period.
Attendants and vaccinations
Up to two attendants. The attendant pays the same US$80 + US$3. The attendant's name and passport number must be endorsed on the hospital invitation letter.
Iraq is not on India's yellow fever endemic list and not on the polio-affected list.
Iraqi nationals are not eligible for the e-Visa
Iraq does not appear on India's e-Visa eligible country list. You must apply for the paper Medical (MED) visa through VFS Global in Baghdad or Basra, or directly at the Embassy's consular wing for diplomatic, official, service and UN passport holders.
Hospitals for heart bypass surgery (cabg)
Questions Iraqi patients ask
How much does heart bypass surgery (cabg) cost in India for Iraqi patients?
$5,000 to $9,000 at accredited private hospitals — roughly IQD 6,550,000 to IQD 11,790,000. The same procedure costs $70,000–$90,000 privately in the USA and $40,000–$55,000 in the UK. Your written quotation depends on your reports, the hospital and the surgeon.
Do Iraqi patients need a visa for medical treatment in India?
Yes, and Iraq is not on India's e-Visa eligible list — you must apply for the paper Medical (MED) visa at Embassy of India, Baghdad. US$80 visa fee plus US$3 Indian Community Welfare Fund levy. The same fee applies to the attendant. Non-refundable whether the visa is granted, refused, or issued for a shorter period.
How long will I need to stay in India?
Plan for the hospital stay of 7–14 days plus recovery and review before your surgeon clears you to fly. Recovery is typically 6–8 weeks. Flights from Iraq take about 5-6 hours (1 stop).
How many attendants can travel with me?
Up to two attendants. The attendant pays the same US$80 + US$3. The attendant's name and passport number must be endorsed on the hospital invitation letter.
What is included in the hospital price?
Most packages cover the procedure, surgeon and anaesthetist fees, hospital stay for the stated days, routine medication and standard investigations. Travel, accommodation outside the hospital, extended ICU stay and treatment of unrelated conditions are not included.
Is there any charge for Navaid.in's help?
No. Coordination, hospital quotes, the invitation letter and airport pickup are free for international patients. You pay the hospital directly.