Ease of Access: Flights, Visas, and Medical Tourism Facilitators

One of the reasons many patients from the Gulf and neighboring countries choose Iran for medical care is the ease of access — from direct flights to simplified visa procedures and reliable facilitator companies.

✈️ Direct and Frequent Flights

Iran is well-connected to major cities in the Gulf region:

• Daily or weekly flights from Dubai, Doha, Muscat, Baghdad, Kuwait City, and more
• Flight durations typically range from 1.5 to 3.5 hours
• Airlines such as Iran Air, Mahan Air, Qatar Airways, and FlyDubai operate regular routes

🛂 Simplified Medical Visa Process

Iran issues T-visa (Treatment Visa) which includes:

• Fast-track application via facilitators or embassies
• Valid for 30–90 days, extendable if needed
• Requires a valid medical appointment and support letter from licensed provider

📌 Apply online via e-visa portal of Iran’s MFA

🧭 Role of Health Tourism Facilitators

Licensed facilitator companies play a vital role in:

• Managing airport pick-up, translations, and clinic appointments
• Handling visa invitations, hospital coordination, and accommodation
• Supporting follow-ups and medical reports in Arabic/English
• Some even offer halal-friendly services and cultural interpreters

For example: IranMedTour.com, a certified facilitator

Thanks to direct access, streamlined bureaucracy, and trained facilitators, Iran offers one of the most accessible medical tourism ecosystems in the region.