United Arab Emirates•AsiaMedical Visa - Companion/Attendant
At a Glance
Processing Time
7-14 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
90 to 180 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Entry permit for family member or attendant accompanying patient for medical treatment. Sponsored by licensed hospital. Valid 90-180 days.
Companion visa for family members or attendants supporting patients during medical treatment. Hospital must approve and confirm that companion is needed for patient care. Tied to patient's treatment period.
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Requirements
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Passport with adequate validity
Relationship proof
Document proving relationship to patient
Hospital designation
Letter from hospital naming companion
Sponsor Documents
Hospital registration
Licensed UAE medical facility registration
Medical justification
Hospital confirmation of companion necessity
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Advantages
- Free entry permit
- Hospital handles process
- Can support patient care
- Extendable with need
- Fast processing
Considerations
- Tied to patient status
- Requires hospital approval
- Limited extension options
- Cannot extend beyond patient treatment
Application Process
Be designated as companion
Patient or hospital names companion/attendant
Gather documents
Collect passport and relationship documentation
Hospital applies
Medical facility submits companion entry permit
Provide medical justification
Hospital confirms companion necessity for patient care
Receive approval
Hospital receives companion entry permit
Travel to UAE
Companion enters UAE on medical permit
Support patient
Accompany patient throughout treatment
Application Forms
Medical Companion Entry Permit
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