Medical visa for India from Iraq
Everything Iraq patients need for an Indian medical visa — the route you are eligible for, the official fee, the full document list, attendant rules and what happens after you land. Taken from Embassy of India, Baghdad and the Government of India portals, not from agents.
Read this before you apply
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.
Which visa you can apply for
Iraq is not on India's e-Visa eligible list. You must apply for the paper Medical (MED) visa at Embassy of India, Baghdad.
Processing time
The Consulate General in Erbil states a minimum of one working day for medical visas — a floor, not a guarantee. The general rule is a minimum of three working days.
Validity
Fee tiers run up to 6 months, and more than 6 months up to 1 year. Iraq is one of 30 nationalities excluded from the default six-month triple-entry option, so the Mission decides duration case by case.
Entries
Single or multiple for the up-to-6-months tier; multiple for the 6-months-to-1-year tier.
Medical attendant visa
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.
Vaccination certificates
Iraq is not on India's yellow fever endemic list and not on the polio-affected list.
Documents you need
As published by Embassy of India, Baghdad. Missing any one of these is the most common reason a medical visa application is rejected.
- 1Printed online application from indianvisaonline.gov.in, selecting mission IRAQ-BAGHDAD (barcode beginning IRQB) or IRAQ-ERBIL
- 2Two recent 2×2 inch photographs, white background; sign the first and last page of the form
- 3Original passport with photocopy, at least 2 blank pages and 6 months validity — all passports if you hold dual nationality
- 4Copy of Iraqi national ID, or a valid Iraqi residence permit if you are a foreign resident
- 5Invitation letter with auto-generated barcode from a recognised hospital in India
- 6Recommendation letter from your treating doctor in Iraq
- 7Proof of funds for your stay in India
- 8If no attendant travels with you, a certificate stating that no medical attendant is needed
- 9Biometrics are compulsory, captured at VFS if not recorded in the last five years
The hospital invitation letter
Required, with an auto-generated barcode, from a recognised hospital in India. Where an attendant travels, their name and passport number must appear on the same letter. The Erbil consulate warns that applications not supported by these documents will be rejected.
This is the document we handle for you. Send us your diagnosis and reports and we obtain the invitation letter from the hospital in the format your mission requires — at no charge.
Fees and after you arrive
Official fee
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.
FRRO registration
Register with the FRRO/FRO within 14 days of arrival only if your visa is valid for more than 180 days. Children under 12 are exempt.
The two-month gap rule does not apply to medical visas
The rule requiring a two-month gap between visits for Iraqi nationals applies to tourist visas only, not to medical visas.
Every figure on this page comes from official Government of India or Indian mission sources, last checked 2026-08. Visa rules change without notice — always confirm on the official portal before you pay or travel. Navaid.in is a medical-travel facilitator, not a visa agent, and does not submit visa applications on your behalf.
Questions Iraq patients ask
Can Iraq patients get an e-Medical visa for India?
No. Iraq is not on India's e-Visa eligible country list, so you must apply for the paper Medical (MED) visa through 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 much does the Indian medical visa cost?
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 does it take?
The Consulate General in Erbil states a minimum of one working day for medical visas — a floor, not a guarantee. The general rule is a minimum of three working days.
How many attendants can travel with the patient?
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 must the hospital invitation letter contain?
Required, with an auto-generated barcode, from a recognised hospital in India. Where an attendant travels, their name and passport number must appear on the same letter. The Erbil consulate warns that applications not supported by these documents will be rejected.
Do I have to register with the FRRO after arriving?
Register with the FRRO/FRO within 14 days of arrival only if your visa is valid for more than 180 days. Children under 12 are exempt.
Do I need any vaccination certificates?
Iraq is not on India's yellow fever endemic list and not on the polio-affected list.