Medical Visa - Companion/Attendant
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Medical Visa - Companion/Attendant

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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

1

Be designated as companion

Patient or hospital names companion/attendant

2

Gather documents

Collect passport and relationship documentation

3

Hospital applies

Medical facility submits companion entry permit

4

Provide medical justification

Hospital confirms companion necessity for patient care

5

Receive approval

Hospital receives companion entry permit

6

Travel to UAE

Companion enters UAE on medical permit

7

Support patient

Accompany patient throughout treatment

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Medical Companion Entry Permit

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