Medical Fitness Exam for UAE Residency Visa

The medical fitness test is a mandatory requirement for all expatriates applying for a new UAE residence visa or renewing an existing one. This screening confirms that applicants are free from communicable diseases, protecting public health in the UAE. All visa applicants must undergo tests for HIV (blood test) and tuberculosis (TB) (chest X-ray). For specific occupations — such as food handlers, domestic workers, nursery staff, and salon professionals — additional screening for hepatitis B and syphilis is required, in line with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations.

A medical fitness certificate is an official document issued by a DHA-approved medical centre, confirming that the applicant has passed the required health screenings and is medically fit for residency purposes. This certificate is essential for both new visa applications and medical for visa renewal processes.

You must pass a medical fitness test at a DHA-approved centre. EGSH collaborates with Smart Salem, where tests are completed within 30 minutes, and results are transmitted directly to the DHA and GDRFA. No paperwork is required — your medical fitness certificate is issued electronically for your visa application.

The medical fitness examination for a UAE residence visa includes the following mandatory tests, as per Dubai Health Authority (DHA) regulations: — Blood test: Screening for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B & C. — Chest X-ray: Screening for active pulmonary tuberculosis. These tests apply to all categories of residence visa applicants, including new and renewal cases. Additional tests may be required for certain professions (e.g., food handlers, domestic workers) as per DHA guidelines.

You can take the medical fitness test at DHA-approved medical centres across Dubai. EGSH recommends Smart Salem centres, which offer the fastest and most convenient service. Smart Salem locations in City Walk, DIFC, and Dubai Knowledge Park offer comprehensive electronic processing, completing your tests and sending results directly to the DHA and GDRFA. No paperwork or follow-up visits are required.

As per Smart Salem (DHA-approved centre), the official medical fitness test fees are: — Standard service — AED 250 — VIP service — AED 700 These fees are set by the Dubai Health Authority and apply to medical tests for residence visa applications at Smart Salem centres. Additional costs may apply for retests in case of an unfit medical test status.

At Smart Salem centres, the medical fitness test for a residence visa is completed in 10-30 minutes. Test result delivery times are as follows: — Standard service — within 24 to 48 hours. — VIP service — within 30 minutes. All results are electronically submitted to the DHA and GDRFA for visa processing purposes.

The applicant undergoes a blood test and chest X-ray at a DHA-approved medical centre—the tests screen for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and pulmonary tuberculosis. Results are processed electronically and sent directly to the DHA and GDRFA for approval of residence visas.

Choose a DHA-approved medical centre. EGSH recommends Smart Salem for its fast processing, digital test results, and direct integration with DHA and GDRFA systems, ensuring quick and accurate completion of your medical fitness test for a UAE residence visa.

You do not receive a paper medical report. The medical report for the visa is submitted electronically to DHA and GDRFA. Your visa process continues automatically if you are medically fit. If you are unfit, DHA will notify you of further actions required.

You must present the following documents for the UAE medical test for a visa at a DHA-approved centre: — Original passport (valid for at least 6 months). — Valid entry permit (for new visas) or Emirates ID (for visa renewal). — Recent passport-sized photograph (as per DHA standards). EGSH verifies your documents and prepares your medical fitness test appointment at Smart Salem for fast processing