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Visa medical test in the UAE: centres, documents, fees

Anyone aged 18 or over who applies for or renews a UAE residence visa needs a medical fitness test. In Dubai it is done at Dubai Health's Salem medical fitness centres, in Abu Dhabi at DOH-approved visa screening centres such as SEHA's Disease Prevention and Screening Centres, and in Sharjah and the other Northern Emirates through Emirates Health Services. The core test is a blood test and a chest X-ray, with extra tests for some jobs. In Dubai the standard service costs AED 270 with the result in 24 working hours, as published by Dubai Health, and results arrive by SMS or email. Zavis lists 50 of these centres: 16 in Dubai, 24 in Abu Dhabi, 7 in Sharjah, 1 in Ajman, 1 in Umm Al Quwain, 1 in Fujairah.

Last checked against the sources listed below: . Opening hours and ratings come from each centre's Google listing.

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Dubai Health · Medical Fitness Exam at Salem medical fitness centres

Steps

  1. Apply and pay through Dubai Health's Salem portal.
  2. Visit one of Dubai Health's 21 medical fitness centres with the documents listed here.
  3. At the centre: a blood sample and a chest X-ray. Some professions also get vaccinations.
  4. Dubai Health sends the result by SMS or email, and the fit or unfit result goes to the residency system for your visa.

Start the Medical Fitness Exam on Dubai Health

What to bring

  • Completed registration form
  • Original, valid Emirates ID or passport
  • Recent passport-size photo with a white background
  • E-visa copy

Fees

  • Standard, result in 24 working hoursAED 270
  • Premium, 6 working hoursAED 700
  • VIP, 2 working hoursAED 1,020
  • Salem Innovative Center, 30 minutesAED 700
  • Domestic workers, 24 working hoursAED 320
  • Domestic workers, premium, 6 working hoursAED 750
  • Pregnancy test for domestic workers+ AED 50

As published by Dubai Health, checked October 2026. Delivery times count official working hours only. Dubai Health price list

Results

Dubai Health notifies you by SMS or email, and you can track the status on its medical fitness check page. The standard service takes 24 working hours. The centre's system sends the fit or unfit certificate to the Dubai residency authority for visa processing.

16 visa medical centres in Dubai listed on Zavis

Who needs a visa medical test in the UAE?

The UAE government portal says a residence visa requires applicants aged 18 and above to take a medical test, and dependants over 18 need a medical fitness certificate. Dubai Health's service covers everyone applying for or renewing a residency visa in Dubai, and Abu Dhabi's Department of Health describes the certificate as necessary to obtain or renew residency.

In Abu Dhabi, people on a visit visa are excluded from visa screening. We found no official exemption by nationality or visa type beyond these.

What does the visa medical test include?

The UAE government portal says foreign nationals must be free of communicable diseases such as HIV and tuberculosis to get a work or residence permit. Workers in nurseries, domestic workers, food handlers, and staff in restaurants, cafes, salons, beauty centres and health clubs must also test negative for syphilis and hepatitis B, and female domestic workers must test negative for pregnancy.

  • Dubai: a blood sample and a chest X-ray, plus vaccinations for some professions (Dubai Health).
  • Abu Dhabi: a physical examination including a skin check for leprosy, a blood test for HIV and a chest X-ray for tuberculosis. Some job groups add hepatitis B and C, syphilis and pregnancy tests and hepatitis B vaccination (Department of Health standard).
  • Sharjah and the Northern Emirates: the federal examination for communicable diseases, with hepatitis B vaccination required for nannies, housekeepers, nursery staff, salon and health club workers and health facility workers.

How much does the visa medical test cost?

Dubai Health publishes these prices: AED 270 for the standard service (24 working hours), AED 700 for premium (6 working hours), AED 1,020 for VIP (2 working hours) and AED 700 at the Salem Innovative Center (30 minutes). Domestic workers pay AED 320 or AED 750 for premium, plus AED 50 for the pregnancy test.

In Abu Dhabi, Capital Health Screening Centre, a DOH-approved private provider, publishes AED 250 standard, AED 350 fast track and AED 500 VIP. We could not confirm SEHA's or Emirates Health Services' current fees, so check them on the official pages before you go.

How do you get the results?

Dubai Health sends the result by SMS or email and has an online status check. Its system passes the fit or unfit certificate to the residency authority for visa processing. In Abu Dhabi the fitness certificate goes automatically to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. In the Northern Emirates the federal service card says results come by email and SMS within 1 to 2 days.

What happens if a result is positive?

A first reactive blood test is a screening result. In Abu Dhabi the Department of Health's standard calls for a second sample within 7 to 10 days to confirm it before any action is taken.

For tuberculosis found at renewal, the UAE government portal says people with scars, active or drug-resistant TB receive a conditional fitness certificate and a one-year residence visa, and are treated in the UAE. In Abu Dhabi, people in jobs that need hepatitis B clearance who test positive can move to a job category that does not need it within 30 days. The Abu Dhabi standard says a confirmed HIV positive result is reported as unfit for residency, and the Department of Health Chairman or the Minister of Health and Prevention can grant an exemption in cases they consider appropriate.

Visa medical centres in Dubai

Dubai Health runs the residency medical at its Salem medical fitness centres and lists 21 of them on its service page. The Zavis directory lists 16 medical fitness or visa screening centres in Dubai. Hours come from each centre's Google listing, so check before you go, especially on public holidays.

  • Al Garhoud Medical Fitness Center

    Al Garhoud, 61a Street 21, Al Garhoud, Dubai · 3.5 on Google from 599 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM–9:00 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM–11:30 AM, 4:00 PM–7:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM–2:00 PM

  • Al Karama Medical Fitness Center

    BENA RESIDENCE, 24 Street 25, Al Karama, Dubai · 4.8 on Google from 5,151 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Saturday: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sunday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM

  • Al Muhaisnah Medical Fitness Center

    emirates gulf muhaisnah, 16b Street 23/1, MUHAISANAH SECOND, Dubai · 3.4 on Google from 1,016 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed

  • Al Quoz Mall Medical Fitness Center

    Al qouz Mall, 22 Street 53b, AL QOUZ THIRD, Dubai · 4.9 on Google from 9,737 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM–9:30 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM–11:30 AM, 2:00 PM–9:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM–9:30 PM

  • Al Rashidiya Medical Fitness Center

    Al Rashidiya Medical Fitness Services Center, 33a Street 25/1, Al Rashidiya, Dubai · 3.7 on Google from 143 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed

  • Al Yalayis Fitness Medical Center -DIP

    Alyalayis Government Transaction Center, 17 Street 45, DUBAI INVESTMENT PARK SECOND, Dubai · 4.1 on Google from 598 reviews

    Hours: Every day: Open 24 hours

  • AXS Medical Fitness Center

    Block 8 - Al Ma'refa St - Al Sufouh - Dubai Knowledge Park - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 2.5 on Google from 169 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM–2:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed

  • DIFC Medical Fitness Center

    Block Number 2, Ground Floor - Al Mustaqbal St - Zaa'beel Second - DIFC - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 4.4 on Google from 30 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed

  • Dubai Airport Medical Fitness Center

    Terminal 3 Airport Rd - Dubai Int'l Airport - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 3.8 on Google from 24 reviews

    Hours: Every day: Open 24 hours

  • Emirates Airline Medical Fitness Center

    Emirates Airline HQ, Airport Road, Al Garhoud, Dubai

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed

  • Emirates Medical Fitness Center

    Health care city, building 27,block B, Dubai - أم هرير الثانية - Dubai Healthcare City - دبي - United Arab Emirates · 4.7 on Google from 23 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed

  • Enoc Medical Fitness And Occupational Health Center )BR OF Emirates National Oil CO. LTD. (enoc)

    ENOC Retail, ENOC House III - 12B St - Oud Metha - Dubai - United Arab Emirates

    Hours not listed. Check with the centre before you go.

  • ENOC Medical Fitness Center and Occupational Health Center

    Jebel Ali Industrial Area - Dubai - United Arab Emirates · 4.9 on Google from 5,508 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM–9:30 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM–11:30 AM, 2:00 PM–9:30 PM; Saturday and Sunday: 7:00 AM–9:30 PM

  • JAFZA Medical Fitness Center

    Jebel Ali Free zine near gate number 14, S1201 St 15/1, Jafza + ( Jebeel Ali Housing Scheme), Dubai · 3.1 on Google from 70 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:30 AM–3:30 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM–12:00 PM; Saturday and Sunday: Closed

  • Tawkeed Medical Fitness Center

    Al Hamriya, Dubai

    Hours not listed. Check with the centre before you go.

  • V F S and A M H Medical Fitness Center

    Barsha Suoth - 4, Dubai · 5.0 on Google from 16,809 reviews

    Hours: Every day: Open 24 hours

Visa medical centres in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi visa screening is done by DOH-approved providers, including SEHA's Disease Prevention and Screening Centres and Capital Health Screening Centre. Al Ain centres are included here. The Zavis directory lists 24 medical fitness or visa screening centres in Abu Dhabi. Hours come from each centre's Google listing, so check before you go, especially on public holidays.

Visa medical centres in Sharjah

In Sharjah the residency medical runs through Emirates Health Services, at public health centres and medical examination centres for residency. The Zavis directory lists 7 medical fitness or visa screening centres in Sharjah. Hours come from each centre's Google listing, so check before you go, especially on public holidays.

Visa medical centres in Ajman

In Ajman the residency medical runs through Emirates Health Services, at public health centres and medical examination centres for residency. The Zavis directory lists 1 medical fitness or visa screening centre in Ajman. Hours come from each centre's Google listing, so check before you go, especially on public holidays.

  • AL Nuaimiya Medical Examination Centre

    61 Sheikh Jaber Al-Sabah St - 2 Al Nuaimia - Ajman - United Arab Emirates · 4.5 on Google from 271 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:30 PM–8:00 PM; Saturday: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sunday: Closed

Visa medical centres in Umm Al Quwain

In Umm Al Quwain the residency medical runs through Emirates Health Services, at public health centres and medical examination centres for residency. The Zavis directory lists 1 medical fitness or visa screening centre in Umm Al Quwain. Hours come from each centre's Google listing, so check before you go, especially on public holidays.

  • AL Madar Medical Examination Centre

    King Faisal St - Al Muqta - Al Madr 3 - Emirate of Umm Al Quwain - United Arab Emirates · 4.9 on Google from 337 reviews

    Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM; Friday: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

Visa medical centres in Ras Al Khaimah

In Ras Al Khaimah the residency medical runs through Emirates Health Services, at public health centres and medical examination centres for residency. We have no listing for a visa medical centre here yet, so use the Emirates Health Services page linked below to find the nearest one.

Visa medical centres in Fujairah

In Fujairah the residency medical runs through Emirates Health Services, at public health centres and medical examination centres for residency. The Zavis directory lists 1 medical fitness or visa screening centre in Fujairah. Hours come from each centre's Google listing, so check before you go, especially on public holidays.

Frequently asked questions

Who has to take the UAE visa medical test?

Everyone aged 18 or over who is applying for or renewing a UAE residence visa, including dependants over 18, according to the UAE government portal. Abu Dhabi's Department of Health excludes people on a visit visa from visa screening.

How much is the visa medical test in Dubai?

As published by Dubai Health and checked in October 2026: AED 270 for the standard service with the result in 24 working hours, AED 700 for premium (6 working hours), AED 1,020 for VIP (2 working hours) and AED 700 at the Salem Innovative Center (30 minutes). Domestic workers pay AED 320, or AED 750 for premium, plus AED 50 for a pregnancy test.

What documents do I need for the visa medical test?

In Dubai, Dubai Health asks for a completed registration form, your original valid Emirates ID or passport, a recent passport-size photo with a white background and your e-visa copy. In Abu Dhabi, bring your original passport, your entry permit, residence visa or Emirates ID, and valid health insurance if your visa was issued in another emirate.

What tests are done in the visa medical?

In Dubai, a blood sample and a chest X-ray, with vaccinations for some professions. In Abu Dhabi, a physical examination including a leprosy skin check, an HIV blood test and a chest X-ray for tuberculosis. Some jobs, such as domestic workers, nursery staff, beauticians and healthcare workers, add hepatitis B and C, syphilis and pregnancy tests.

How long do visa medical results take?

In Dubai the standard service takes 24 working hours, premium 6 and VIP 2, with the result sent by SMS or email. Capital Health Screening Centre in Abu Dhabi publishes 48 hours for standard, 24 for fast track and same day for VIP. The federal service card for the Northern Emirates gives 1 to 2 days.

Do I need a new medical test to renew my residence visa?

Yes. Dubai Health's service covers applying for or renewing a residency visa, and Abu Dhabi's Department of Health describes the certificate as necessary to obtain or renew residency.

Is there a separate Emirates ID medical test?

No official source we checked describes a separate medical test for the Emirates ID. The residency medical comes first: in Abu Dhabi the fitness certificate is sent automatically to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security, which issues residence permits and Emirates IDs. Renewals usually ask you to bring your current Emirates ID.

What is the occupational health card in Dubai?

Dubai Health runs it as Occupational Health Screening: some professions need it at the employer's request, and the checks depend on the job category. Since February 2026, Unified Health Screening lets you do the occupational screening and the residency medical in one application and one visit.

Where to book

Sources

Every fee, test and document on this page comes from the pages below, checked 12 October 2026. Centre names, areas and hours come from the Zavis Open Healthcare Directory.

  1. Dubai Health, “Medical Fitness Exam (service page, last updated 26 March 2026)”: https://dubaihealth.ae/service/medical-fitness-exam
  2. Dubai Health, “Medical Fitness Screening Packages (price list)”: https://dubaihealth.ae/documents/d/dubai-health/medical-fitness-packages
  3. Dubai Health, “Occupational Health Screening (service page, last updated 26 March 2026)”: https://dubaihealth.ae/service/occupational-health-screening
  4. Dubai Health, “Dubai Health launches Unified Health Screening service for residency and occupational health (17 February 2026)”: https://dubaihealth.ae/w/dubai-health-launches-unified-health-screening-service-for-residency-and-occupational-health
  5. Dubai Health Authority, “Standards for Medical Fitness Centers (effective 25 February 2024)”: https://dha.gov.ae/uploads/022024/Standards%20for%20Medical%20Fitness%20Centers%20FINAL2024220683.pdf
  6. Department of Health Abu Dhabi, “Standard for Visa Screening Program, version 1.6 (revision date July 2026)”: https://www.doh.gov.ae/-/media/58A2D120CEEA4627BC887D28BDED902B.ashx
  7. Capital Health Screening Centre, “Visa medical screening”: https://www.capitalhealth.ae/services/visa-medical-screening/
  8. UAE Government portal (u.ae), “Examination of Medical Fitness for Residency Visa (federal service card, PDF)”: https://assets.u.ae/api/public/content/2e0a8d27edbe444b85c795ca65314b95?v=9bbc52ea
  9. UAE Government portal (u.ae), “Health conditions for UAE residence visa (updated 8 September 2026)”: https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/health-and-fitness/Health-and-travel/health-conditions-for-uae-residence-visa
  10. UAE Government portal (u.ae), “General provisions for the residence visa”: https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/visa-and-emirates-id/Visa-information/general-provisions-for-the-residence-visa