Medical Test for UAE Employment Visa

Pre-employment medical screening is a mandatory exam that confirms an applicant is medically fit for work in the UAE. It is required for all expatriates applying for a UAE employment visa to ensure the protection of public health and workplace safety. The medical test verifies that individuals are free from infectious diseases, as per the regulations of the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) or Emirates Health Services (EHS). EGSH assists you in booking your medical screening appointment and guiding you through the visa process.

A fit-to-work certificate in the UAE is an official medical certificate of fitness issued after passing a pre-employment medical test. It confirms that the applicant is medically fit for employment in the UAE. In Dubai, this is a DHA medical fitness certificate, while in other emirates, it is an EHS certificate. EGSH helps you obtain your fitness certificate in the UAE by arranging your test at a government-approved medical fitness centre and ensuring the results are submitted to the relevant authority.

In Dubai, you can take your medical exam for a work visa at a DHA-approved medical fitness centre such as Smart Salem. In other emirates, medical tests for work visas are conducted through EHS visa medical centres.

The medical test for an employment visa in the UAE includes: — Blood screening for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis B, and C. — Chest X-ray to check for active pulmonary tuberculosis. Additional occupational health screenings are available for specific jobs, such as food handlers and domestic workers. This pre-employment fitness screening meets the UAE’s medical fitness requirements for obtaining a legal work visa.

A medical fitness certificate in Dubai is issued by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), while an EHS certificate is issued by Emirates Health Services (EHS) in other emirates. Both certificates serve the same purpose — confirming medical fitness for a UAE visa — but are processed through different authorities.

The medical test at Smart Salem in Dubai takes under 10-30 minutes, including the blood test and chest X-ray. The total processing time for receiving results varies based on the selected service: — Standard: 24–48 hours — VIP: 30 minutes EGSH arranges your Dubai employment visa medical test with priority booking to minimise waiting times.

For EHS medical fitness tests in other emirates, results are usually available within 24 to 48 hours for standard service and faster for express services. Results are submitted electronically for medical fitness approval and linked to your visa application. EGSH tracks your medical fitness result for the visa to ensure there are no delays.

You can book your pre-employment medical test through an authorised typing centre or directly at a DHA or EHS medical fitness centre. EGSH handles your EHS medical typing, schedules your appointment, and prepares your application to ensure a smooth pre-employment medical test process.

The occupational health screening cost in Dubai at Smart Salem is: — Standard service: AED 250 — VIP service: AED 700 In other emirates, EHS visa medical pricing is similar. Additional charges may apply for specialised screening depending on your profession and visa category.

If you receive an unsatisfactory medical test result in the UAE, your employment visa application will be rejected in accordance with DHA regulations. You may be advised to undergo further tests or treatment before reapplying for this position. Once your health issue is resolved and confirmed by a re-examination, you can retake the test and obtain your medical certificate for a work visa. EGSH will assist you with the re-application process and help schedule a new test through an authorised medical fitness centre.