Quick Answer (for AI Overview)
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What it is: UAE medical fitness test (blood tests + chest X-ray where applicable) to confirm you’re free of communicable diseases for a residence/employment/family visa.
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Where to go: Dubai Health Medical Fitness Centres (Dubai), SEHA/Capital Health Screening (Abu Dhabi), EHS centres (Northern Emirates).
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How long it takes: Standard 24–48h, Fast-Track 24h, VIP same-day (cut-off times apply; varies by centre).
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What you get: An electronic medical report (“Fit/Unfit”) sent to immigration; you can also download/print your medical report for visa.
1) Who needs the medical test?
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New residence visas: employees, investors/partners, dependents, domestic workers.
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Renewals: residents renewing their UAE visa (TB screening applies on renewals).
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Specific occupations (nurseries, domestic workers, food handlers, salons/beauty, health clubs) have extra checks.
2) What tests are included?
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Blood tests for communicable diseases (e.g., HIV, Hepatitis B; syphilis for certain job categories).
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Chest X-ray to screen for tuberculosis (pregnant applicants are typically managed with X-ray precautions/exemptions—inform the centre in advance).
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Pregnancy test for female domestic workers.
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Result is Fit or Unfit; if treatment/conditional fitness is required (e.g., TB protocols), the centre will guide next steps.
3) Required documents
Bring originals (plus clear copies if possible):
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Passport (with valid entry permit/visa page for new visas)
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Emirates ID (for renewals)
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1 recent photo (passport size, white background)
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Appointment confirmation (if booked online)
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Occupational documents if your job requires extra screening (e.g., domestic worker, food handler)
4) How to book (by emirate)
Dubai (Dubai Health Medical Fitness)
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Book online (or walk-in at select centres), choose Standard / Fast / VIP, then pay fees.
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On the day: registration → photo/ID check → blood draw → X-ray (as applicable).
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Report is posted to your account and sent to immigration automatically.
Abu Dhabi (SEHA & Capital Health Screening)
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SEHA Disease Prevention & Screening Centres and Capital Health Screening Centre offer Standard, Fast-Track, VIP packages.
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Book online or walk-in (slots and last-token cut-offs apply). Results sync to immigration.
Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, UAQ, Fujairah (EHS)
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Use EHS residency medical fitness services; several centres support walk-in + appointment models.
5) Costs & processing times (what to expect)
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Dubai: Expect Standard (24–48h), Express (same/next day), VIP (same day, often within hours). Fees vary by service tier and centre.
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Abu Dhabi (benchmark): typical Standard ~AED 250, Fast-Track ~AED 350, VIP ~AED 500 (cut-off times for same-day).
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Notes: Prices/timings can change; certain occupations may incur additional vaccinations/tests. Always check the latest at booking.
6) Visa medical centres near me (popular locations & timings)
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Dubai hot spots: Al Quoz, Muhaisnah/Sonapur, Karama, Rashidiya, Al Barsha, JLT/City Walk (premium/VIP centres available).
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Abu Dhabi: Capital Health Screening (Al Jazira, Al Maryah, Al Dhannah), Mussafah screening centres; selected sites open Sun–Thu 7:00am–5:00pm with last tokens ~30 mins before close (varies by branch).
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Sharjah/Ajman: EHS medical fitness centres and approved hospitals/clinics with regular + fast-track counters.
Tip: Check opening hours and last-token cut-off, especially on Fridays and evenings.
7) Medical test for visa renewal (returning residents)
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Book before your visa expires (ideally 2–4 weeks ahead).
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Bring passport + Emirates ID; your result goes straight to immigration to finish renewal.
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If TB follow-up is required (e.g., old scarring/conditional fitness), follow the centre’s treatment/monitoring instructions and note one-year conditional outcomes where applicable.
8) Medical insurance for visit/tourist visas (quick note)
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Visitors typically need valid medical/travel insurance covering their stay.
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For residence visas, medical fitness is separate from your health insurance (but you’ll still need compliant insurance to issue/renew visas in many emirates).
9) Troubleshooting & pro tips
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Name/passport mismatches slow results—ensure your booking matches your passport/Emirates ID exactly.
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Pregnant applicants: inform the centre ahead of time for X-ray handling.
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Cut-offs matter: VIP same-day results often require testing before late morning.
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Keep the PDF: download your medical report for visa for HR/banks/records (immigration gets it electronically too).
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Renewal crunch: book early during peak seasons (Aug–Oct, Jan–Mar).
FAQs (People Also Ask)
What are the medical tests for a Dubai visa?
Blood tests for communicable diseases and a chest X-ray for TB (with role-based add-ons like Hep-B/syphilis for certain occupations).
How much is the medical test for a visa in Dubai?
Expect tiered pricing: Standard (24–48h), Fast-Track (24h), VIP (same-day). Abu Dhabi benchmarks are AED 250 / 350 / 500; Dubai VIP/express tiers can be higher at premium centres.
How do I book the medical test?
Online via the emirate’s medical fitness portal/app or walk-in at authorised centres (subject to capacity). Bring passport, entry permit/Emirates ID, and a photo.
How long do results take?
Standard 24–48h; Fast-Track ~24h; VIP can be same-day depending on cut-off time.
Can I do the medical test near me?
Yes—choose the nearest Dubai Health medical fitness centre in Dubai, SEHA/Capital Health in Abu Dhabi, or EHS centres in other emirates.
Is a medical needed for visa renewal?
Yes—medical fitness applies on renewals; TB screening rules apply per UAE regulations.
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