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.
Till what weeks Abortion is legal for UAE patients/foreigners in India?
Abortion is allowed legally for UAE patients/foreigners in India up to 24 weeks
Is Privacy of UAE patients/foreigners maintained in India?
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.
Indications of Abortion of UAE patients/foreigners in India?
- 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
Indications of Abortion of UAE patients/foreigners in India?
- 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
Who all can do Abortion up to 24 weeks in India?
- Unmarried Women/ Single
- Married Women
- Divorcee
- Widow
- Separated
- Abandoned
- Live-in Relations
- Women with low intellectual capacity
Who all can do Abortion up to 24 weeks in India?
- 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
What are the legal requirements of Abortion for UAE patients in India?
- 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.
Why UAE/Dubai/Sharjah & Abu Dhabi patients prefer India for Abortion
Services?
- 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.
Preparations for Abortions for UAE Patients in India?
- 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.
Medical Pills Abortion/MTP Method available at Dr. Rupali’s Abortion
Hospital from 4 to 9 weeks for UAE/Foreigner Patients.
- 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.
Second Trimester Method from 12 to 24 Weeks available at Dr. Rupali’s
Abortion Hospital for UAE/Foreigner Patients:
- 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.
Easy Steps for Appointment from UAE/Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Sharjah at Dr.
Rupali’s Abortion New Delhi India:
- 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.
Dr. Rupali’s Abortion Hospital: Safe Place for Abortion
for Foreigners in Delhi India
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.
Legal Achievements of Dr. Rupali Mishra & her legal Team led by
Dr. Amit Mishra Advocate Supreme Court of India:
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”.
Frequent Asked Questions [FAQ]:
Yes, abortion is legal in India.
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)
patients for abortion services in India?
E-Medical Visa as per the Immigration & Foreigners in India.
Dhabi/Sharjah & Foreigner patients in India?
2 to 3 working days under super rush category.
Only consent of the patient.
No, not at all.
No, not at all. The procedure is done same day.
Only 15 minutes
No, not at all
Yes, it is done under IV general anaesthesia
weeks?
One day needed. The patient can fly back next day.
weeks?
1 to 2 days needed. The patient can fly back third day.
No, not at all.
No, not at all.
Only same day rest is needed after the procedure
The patient can fly back next day after the procedure.
After 6 to 8 weeks.
No, not at all. Only the patient can come & seek abortion in India.
assistance?
Yes, the invitation letter is provided by the Dr. Rupali’s Abortion Hospital
and full assistance is also provided for E-Medical Visa.
Sources & References
[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
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