Is Abortion legal for UAE/Dubai patients in India? Know the law in India in 2026

Is Abortion legal for UAE/Dubai patients in India? Know the law in India in 2026

Abortion is legal for UAE, Dubai, Sharjah & Abu Dhabi patients in India according to the Medical Termination of Pregnancy [MTP] Act, 1971 (1) & amendment Act 2021(2). All Foreigners irrespective of nationality & irrespective of marital status can do abortion in India.

Abortion is allowed legally for UAE patients/foreigners in India up to 24 weeks

Yes, according to section 5A of the MTP Act, the privacy of all UAE & Foreigner patients is highly maintained. All the Abortion Hospital are bound by law to keep all information private & confidential. Moreover, the name of the foreigner patient has to be masked in the documents & only IPD number has to be generated for all the patients. Nonetheless, no doctors or staff can be judgmental while doing the procedure of abortion.

  • Unplanned pregnancy
  • Failure of Contraceptive device
  • Congenital Abnormalities in the foetus like Down Syndrome, Anencephaly & Dandy Walker malformation etc.
  • Risk to Mother’s life
  • Rape Victims
  • Unplanned pregnancy
  • Failure of Contraceptive device
  • Congenital Abnormalities in the foetus like Down Syndrome, Anencephaly
    & Dandy Walker malformation etc.
  • Risk to Mother’s life
  • Rape Victims
  • Unmarried Women/ Single
  • Married Women
  • Divorcee
  • Widow
  • Separated
  • Abandoned
  • Live-in Relations
  • Women with low intellectual capacity
  • Unmarried Women/ Single
  • Married Women
  • Divorcee
  • Widow
  • Separated
  • Abandoned
  • Live-in Relations
  • Unmarried Women/ Single
  • Married Women
  • Divorcee
  • Widow
  • Separated
  • Abandoned
  • Live-in Relations
  • Women with low intellectual capacity
  • Physical disability
  • Rape Victims
  • According to The Immigration & Foreigners Act, 2025 (3), E-Medical Visa
  • is mandatory for any clinical procedures where admission is necessary in
  • India.
  • The Medical Invitation Letter has to be issued by the concerned Hospital
    for the generation of E-Medical Visa.
  • Patient’s ID proof Passport Copy is required.
  • Only Consent of the patient is required.
  • No consent of partner, husband or parents required.
  • Abortion is allowed up to 24 weeks in India.
  • All unmarried, married, widow, divorcee, abandoned & separated can do
    abortion up to 24 weeks.
  • Only Consent of the patient is required.
  • No consent of the partner, husband or parents is required.
  • No mandatory period of counselling or waiting period in India for abortion.
  • Quick Appointment
  • Privacy of the patient is highly confidential.
  • Prompt Appointment & procedure as no mandatory counselling to pregnant
    patients & hence no waiting period.
  • All the foreigners are treated with due respect and dignity.
  • Patient has to be empty stomach on the day of the procedure.
  • The dinner has to be taken in the night before 9 pm.
  • No smoking or alcohol on the day of the procedure.
  • Time: 15 minutes procedure & discharge same day.
  • Patient can come alone for the procedure.
  • Follow up ultrasound next day morning & can fly back in the Evening.
  • Pick up & Drop from New Delhi International Airport provided.
  • Hospital Guest House for night stay provided.
  • Time: 1 to 2 days depending upon the weeks of the pregnancy.
  • Patient can come alone for the procedure.
  • Follow up ultrasound after completion of the procedure.
  • Pick up & Drop from New Delhi International Airport provided.
  • Hospital Guest House for night stay provided.
  • Step 1: Call or send a message at Whatsapp Number: 91- 8800905938, 91-9911775222 for booking of appointment. Private Video Consultation with female doctor is available on request.
  • Step 2: Share your Pregnancy Details like Weeks of the pregnancy, Last
    date of the Period (LMP), Ultrasound Scan if done.
  • Step 3: Appointment get confirmed within 30 minutes
  • Step 4: E-Medical Visa for Suction Method (4 to 12 Weeks) or Second
    Trimester Method (12 to 24 Weeks) can be applied from the dedicated team
    of Dr. Rupali’s Abortion Hospital
  • Step 5: Book Flight Tickets & arrive at New Delhi International Airport India- Rest will be taken care by dedicated team of Dr. Rupali’s Abortion Hospital.

Dr. Rupali’s Abortion Hospital will be happy to provide its complimentary services like pick & drop from the Airport, Hospital Guest House for night stay & Fresh Indian Veg Meals during stay for your safe comfort & best experience.

If anybody is looking for safe and legal abortion services in India, then Dr. Rupali’s Abortion Hospital is a preferred choice. Dr. Rupali’s Abortion Hospital has served thousands of patients from 50 plus nationalities like UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sharjah, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Jordan, Iran, Maldives, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Singapore, South Africa, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, USA, New Zealand, Egypt, Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic, Cyprus, North korea, Japan, Mauritius, Malaysia, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar safely & successfully.

It is proudly stated that Dr. Rupali Mishra & her legal team is behind the landmark judgment X v. The Principal Secretary & Ors
(4) passed by the Supreme Court of India on 29.09.2022 “wherein the abortion up to 24 weeks has become a fundamental right of all unmarried women in India”.

Is Abortion legal for UAE/Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Sharjah & Foreigner patients in India?

Yes, abortion is legal in India.

What is the legal limit of abortion for UAE/Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Sharjah &
Foreigners in India?

Up to 24 weeks as per the MTP Act, 1971 & new landmark judgment X v.
The Principal Secretary & Anr. 2022 passed by the Supreme Court of
India.(4)

Which visa is required for UAE/Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Sharjah & Foreigner
patients for abortion services in India?

E-Medical Visa as per the Immigration & Foreigners in India.

In how many days E-Medical Visa is granted for UAE/Dubai/Abu
Dhabi/Sharjah & Foreigner patients in India?

2 to 3 working days under super rush category.

Whose consent is required for abortion in India?

Only consent of the patient.

Is consent of the Husband, Partner or Parents required for abortion in India?

No, not at all.

Is there any mandatory period of counselling for abortion in India?

No, not at all. The procedure is done same day.

How much actual time is required in the suction procedure?

Only 15 minutes

Whether the suction procedure is painful?

No, not at all

Whether the suction procedure is done under local or general anaesthesia?

Yes, it is done under IV general anaesthesia

How much time is required for early pregnancy abortions from 4 to 12
weeks?

One day needed. The patient can fly back next day.

How many days are required for second trimester abortions from 12 to 24
weeks?

1 to 2 days needed. The patient can fly back third day.

Are there any cuts or stitches in the abortion procedure?

No, not at all.

Is there any infertility in future after the abortion procedure?

No, not at all.

How much rest is needed after the procedure?

Only same day rest is needed after the procedure

When can the patient fly back after the procedure?

The patient can fly back next day after the procedure.

When the next menstrual cycle will be resumed after the abortion?

After 6 to 8 weeks.

Is attendant required for the abortion in India?

No, not at all. Only the patient can come & seek abortion in India.

Does Dr. Rupali’s Abortion Hospital in Delhi India provide Visa
assistance?

Yes, the invitation letter is provided by the Dr. Rupali’s Abortion Hospital
and full assistance is also provided for E-Medical Visa.

[1] The Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971 — https://www.scobserver.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/The-Medical-Termination-of-Pregnancy-Act-1971.pdf

[2] Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Act, 2021 https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/acts_parliament/2021/Medical%20Termination%20of%20Pregnancy%20Amendment%20Act%202021.pdf

[3]Immigration and Foreigners act 2025:https://jgu.edu.in/opjgublog/immigration-and-foreigners-bill-2025/

[4] X v. Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department,
Supreme Court of India, 29 September 2022 — https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pnpqo_bZWqreFNYJ0AF4nknLGWwtH
iWa/view?usp=drive_l ink