How smart medical visas will simplify life for Dubai's healthcare tourists (opens original article in a new tab)

Dubai launches smart medical visa system to simplify healthcare tourism processes, enhancing its position as a global medical tourism hub. The initiative integrates digital systems for visa applications and treatment coordination, reducing patient complexity. Medical tourism in Dubai grew significantly in 2023, with a focus on high-end services like orthopaedics and diagnostics.

• Dubai introduces smart medical visa to streamline processes for healthcare tourists
• Healthcare providers will manage visa applications and treatment coordination through integrated digital systems
• Medical tourism in Dubai grew to 691,478 visitors in 2023 with Dh3.33 billion in related spending
• Dubai focuses on high-end medical services like orthopaedics, aesthetics, and diagnostics rather than cost-based competition