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COUNTRY GUIDE · MIDDLE EAST

Medical Treatment in India for Patients from Oman

About 3 hoursFlight from Muscat to western India
DoTA referralsMinistry of Health Treatment Abroad programme
Arabic supportCoordinators and interpreters
Two routesGovernment-referred or self-funded
How it works for Omani patients

One coordinated pathway, from your reports to your discharge

Oman's Ministry of Health sponsors treatment abroad through its Department of Treatment Abroad when a needed service is not available at home, and India has been a leading destination for those referrals. Many Omani families also travel on a self-funded basis. MedTrav coordinates the Indian side of both routes.

Government-referred patients

If the National Committee for Treatment Abroad has approved your case, we coordinate the hospital match, invitation letter, admission and reporting once the referral reaches us.

Self-funded patients

If you are choosing your own hospital and timing, we give the same hospital matching, written estimate and logistics, without waiting for any committee.

Continuity with your Omani doctor

Discharge summaries and follow-up plans are shared with your doctor in Oman, with tele-consultation check-ins after you return.

Visa, travel and practical details

What to plan before you leave Oman

Who decides the hospital

For government-referred cases, the National Committee for Treatment Abroad decides eligibility, the destination and the treatment plan. For self-funded cases, you choose. Read our detailed guide to how these referrals reach Indian hospitals.

Visa route

Most Gulf nationals apply online for India's e-Medical Visa using the hospital invitation letter and Medical Reference Number we arrange. We confirm that your passport qualifies and which route applies to you before you apply.

Getting there

Flights from Muscat to Mumbai, Delhi and south Indian cities take roughly three to four hours. We coordinate airport pickup, accommodation near the hospital and Arabic-speaking support.

Currency

Costs are quoted in USD. The table shows approximate OMR figures for planning; your bank or card network sets the exact rate when you pay.

Visa rules and appointment availability change. This page is general guidance, not immigration advice — confirm current requirements with official sources and your case manager. See our full medical visa guide.

Cost reference

Indicative costs, with approximate figures in OMR

Ranges reported across accredited Indian hospitals, for planning only. Click a procedure for a detailed guide.

ProcedureIndicative cost (USD)Approx. in OMR
Coronary angioplasty with stent (per vessel)$3,500 – $6,000OMR 1,348 – 2,310
Coronary artery bypass (CABG)$5,500 – $9,500OMR 2,118 – 3,658
Kidney transplant, living donor$13,000 – $20,000OMR 5,005 – 7,700
Liver transplant, living donor$25,000 – $40,000OMR 9,625 – 15,400
IVF / ICSI cycle$2,500 – $4,500OMR 962 – 1,732
Gastric sleeve (bariatric surgery)$4,500 – $6,500OMR 1,732 – 2,502
Kidney stone removal (URS)$2,200 – $3,200OMR 847 – 1,232
IMRT radiation course$3,500 – $7,500OMR 1,348 – 2,888
Chemotherapy, per cycle$150 – $450OMR 58 – 173

How to read this table: OMR figures use an approximate September 2026 exchange rate and are shown only as a rough reference. Your written estimate and final invoice are confirmed in USD after a specialist reviews your reports; your bank sets the exact conversion when you pay. See our medical disclaimer.

Frequently asked

Questions from Omani patients and families

Does the Oman Ministry of Health cover treatment in India?

Through its Treatment Abroad programme, it can sponsor treatment overseas when the committee approves a case that cannot be treated locally. Eligibility and covered expenses are set by the Ministry, so confirm current details with the Department of Treatment Abroad.

Can I go to India without a government referral?

Yes. Many Omani patients travel on a self-funded basis and choose their hospital and dates themselves. MedTrav supports both routes.

How long is the flight from Muscat to India?

Roughly three to four hours depending on the city, which makes short stays and follow-up visits practical.

Is Arabic support available in India?

Yes. We arrange Arabic-speaking coordination and interpreters for consultations where needed.

What do I need for the medical visa?

A valid passport, the hospital invitation letter with Medical Reference Number, supporting medical reports and, for attendants, proof of relationship. See our visa guide for the full list.

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