The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) medical centre locations are well-organized and hygienically maintained on par with international standards. All of the required check-ups can be done here along with blood tests and chest x-ray. The blood test is done to check for any transmissible diseases such as HIV, while x-ray of chest area is done to check for Tuberculosis (TB).
Those with previous scars of TB are not eligible to get their visas stamped. In such cases, the blood tests are done, and if positive, the applicant will be deported from Dubai. Therefore, if you think you are suffering from any communicable disease, it is advised to review it first in your home country.
Medical Tests To Be Done
Blood test Chest Xray Tuberculosis Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C, HIV / Aids, Syphilis ,Pregnancy tests, Leprosy
Note: Not all of the above tests are required for all categories of workers. Specific categories are mentioned below.
The AIDS/HIV, Leprosy and Tuberculosis tests are mandatory for all expatriates seeking new visa, while Hepatitis and Syphilis tests are for 6 categories of workers, while pregnancy tests are for 3 categories.
The blood tests are done to check for communicable diseases, if any, while the chest x-ray is taken for the purpose of testing for Tuberculosis. If the tests turn positive, the applicant is deported from the UAE.
Those who are found suffering from any of these diseases would be denied visa and deported, as per the law.
The Hepatitis tests are for newcomers and for those looking for job asbabysitters, nursery and kindergarten employees, housemaids, workers at barber shops, health clubs or restaurantsseeking new visa or renewal. Such applicants will have to undergo these tests when entering the emirate and also during visa renewal process, and if found positive, would be deported.
Applicants seeking to work as domestic helpers, babysitters and female driversshould undergo pregnancy tests before they take up medical fitness tests for Residence. If positive, the employer should submit a statement about his awareness of the pregnancy prior to granting a visa.
Syphilis tests are mandatory for domestic helps, babysitters, workers at nurseries, barber shops kindergartens, coffee shops, health clubs, food supply centres, restaurants and other food outlets.
The UAE visa applicants who have previously failed a medical test for Hepatitis showing positive results can re-apply for residence visa as per new laws. If the applicant is not blacklisted, then can probably try again after treatment, and be successful the next time.
Procedure and results
To take up the tests, you will have to fill up the test form in Arabic (can be done at typing offices near government hospitals for around Dh.20), and submit it along with two passport photos, a receipt fee paid for health card, and the test fee. The blood tests will be done for communicable diseases. You may also have to undergo a chest X-ray to test for TB, while female domestic workers may also be required to take a pregnancy test. The number of tests to be done would depend on the category of job that you plan to take.
documents required for a new visaLetter from typing office in Arabic.Two passport-size photographsHealth card receipt or numberTest fee (whatever applicable at your time of applying)Your original passport.
The government hospital has a separate ladies area, making the wait a little shorter for women.
Documents required for visa renewalCopy of residence permit attached to passportTwo latest passport-size photographsLocally accredited labour card or ID cardTest fee (whatever applicable at your time of applying)Your copy of original passportHealth Card
On passing medical tests, you need to get a health card which entitles you to subsidized health care at government-run hospitals and clinics. The health card should be renewed each year, but you only need to take a new medical test when your visa is up for renewal. You will require a health card number, and if you do not have one, visit e-Health Card site (http://
On completing all your tests, collect your receipts and you may have to return to collect your results three days later. If the blood tests turn out positive for any communicable disease, you will be deported from UAE.
You may also receive your test results via SMS, if you have provided the correct mobile number. Once you have the results, you will be able to go ahead with DNRD Residency procedures.
Recently, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), announced the introduction of ‘Tawajud Express’ service, which helps in offering medical fitness test results within four hours of sample collection. The normal medical test application will take two to three hours, and the report will be sent through Zajel courier services within two days.
Medical Test Fee
Type of Test :Diseases that pose threat to public health – AIDS, TB, Leprosy & syphilisDh.250
Pregnancy test for house maids Dh.50
First dose of immunisation against Hepatitis B Dh.50
Second, third dose of immunization against Hepatitis B Free
Authentication of health insurance from private sectorDh.200
Companies with more than 10 representative employees:
Local Representatives (3 years)
Dh. 500
Non-local representatives (1 year)
Dh.1000
Medical Fitness Centres in Dubai
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is offering medical testing services, and the earlier service offered by Dubai municipality clinic (DMC) is no-longer available. Thereafter, the issuance of occupational health cards for food handlers, salon workers, barbers, beauticians, nurses, kindergarten staff, health club and fitness centre employees will be done by DHA.
There are 16 DHA medical fitness centres. The medical tests can also be done at private clinics, but, they are very expensive and not all private clinics are authorized by DHA.
Plans are also on to expand the existing medical fitness centres aimed at improving geographical accessibility, with the Dubai Health Authority opening two more medical fitness centres at Bur Dubai and other regions of the city.
of the Medical Fitness Centres in Dubai and their contact numbers are:
Al Karama Medical Fitness Express Services Centre
Bur Dubai (Behind al Karama Central Post Office)
Tel:3426666
Al Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Centre
Al-Muhaisnah 2
Tel: 5023939
Satwa Medical Fitness Centre
Al-Satwa
Tel: 5023205 / 3420306
Al Mankhool Health Centre
Housemaid of catchment area
Tel: 5021267
Al-Twar Health Centre Al-Twar,
Al-Qusais Tel: 5022133 / 2612114
Al Khawaneej Health Centre
Khawaneej
Tel: 5023034 / 2892092
Al Bada’a Health Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road Opp. To Shangri-La Hotel from bac side
Tel: 5081046
Al Lusaily Health Centre
Dubai-Al Ain road,
Tel: 5022500
Airport Medical Centre
Dubai International Airport
Tel: 2164959
Al-Safa Health Centre
Jumeirah 2
Tel: 5081046
Dubai International Finance Centre
Sheikh Zayed Road – DIFC Block No.2
Tel: 4289211
Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority
Terminal 2 – Dubai International Airport
Tel: 2994436
Jebel Ali Health Centre
Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA)
Tel: 8834240
Emirates Airline
Next to Terminal 1
Tel: 7081637
Al-Quoz Mall Medical Fitness Centre
Industrial Quoz 3
Tel: 45022401
Al-Rashidiya Medical fitness Centre
Al-Rashidiya, next to police station
Tel: 5022422
Medical Fitness Law in Dubai
The screening tests requirement is based on the Federal Laws of the country to ensure a healthy living environment where the whole community in the UAE is protected against infectious diseases which may otherwise pose to be a threat to public health. As per law, those visiting the UAE for the first time should be subject to medical tests for tuberculosis, leprosy and HIV before they are granted Residence.
According to latest law, new expatriate workers in the categories of housemaids, babysitters, nursery and kindergarten employees, employees at barber shops, salons, beauty parlours, health clubs, restaurants, coffee shops, food outlets, food suppliers, drivers, etc., will have to undergo hepatitis tests, HIV Aids tests, when applying for visas and for visa renewals, and will be deported if found infected, or will have to get treated (in case of Hepatitis B).
The vaccinations shall be given to negative cases of Hepatitis B categories, provided, they should take three doses of the vaccine. They will then be provided with a vaccination certificate. At the time of residence visa renewal, they can present the vaccination certificate for approval or exemption from the vaccine. However, if the certificate is not presented at the time of renewal, then vaccination will have to be taken again at an additional fee of Dh.500.
The law also mandates pregnancy tests for maids, female drivers and baby sitters. The sponsor is given the choice of whether or not to continue with visa application if the employee is pregnant. If the sponsor agrees to employ the employee in such a case, the sponsor will have to issue a written consent with his acknowledgement of the test result. In cases of illegal pregnancies, UAE Law considers such pregnancies as crime, and it could invite trouble and legal hassles. The pregnancy test will have to done before the other mandatory tests.
The law mandates deportation of all positive cases of the said diseases at the time of applying for residence visa or renewal, based on the medical check-up results. All concerned health authorities determined by the Health Ministry will have to abide and implement such procedures in accordance with vested authorization under the provisions of Federal Law referred to the above.
The law also mandates all Dubai residents to have a health card or private health insurance policy.
Note: We have included the latest details available as per our understanding, about the various medical tests to be done. Please refer to the immigration department website (http://dubai.ae/en/pages/
Credit :
Robin Vinod
Please note this was shared in best interest of the group members and The laws inside UAE are similar but MAY differ hence please check for updated laws in your Emirate
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