UAE Medical Test Requirements

UAE medical test costs AED 300-400 depending on emirate and center. Dubai: AED 320-370, Abu Dhabi: AED 330-380, Sharjah: AED 300-350, Northern emirates: AED 280-340. Private hospitals charge AED 400-500. Express service (24-48 hours results) costs AED 480-800. Standard processing 3-5 days. Children under 18: same price. Tourist visa does NOT require medical test. Payment by cash or card at center.

UAE medical test includes: blood tests for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, and blood sugar; chest X-ray for tuberculosis (TB); physical examination by doctor (vital signs, general health); pregnancy test for women aged 18-45. Total time: 30-45 minutes. All tests mandatory for residence visa, employment visa, student visa. Results sent electronically to immigration. No separate report collection needed.

Yes, fasting 8-12 hours required before UAE medical test. No food from midnight if morning appointment. Water allowed, but no coffee, tea, juice, or soft drinks. Take regular medications with small amount of water. Diabetic patients should consult doctor before fasting. Pregnant women may have special instructions. Children under 5 may need shorter fasting (6-8 hours). Fasting ensures accurate blood test results, especially blood sugar levels.

Medical test appointment takes 30-45 minutes total: registration 10 minutes, blood test 10 minutes, chest X-ray 5 minutes, physical exam 10 minutes. Results processing: standard 3-5 working days, express service 24-48 hours. Results sent automatically to UAE immigration system. No need to visit center again for collection. Track status online via ICP portal or mobile app. Results valid for 3 months from test date.

Required documents: original valid passport with UAE entry stamp, passport copy (photo page), Emirates ID application form (printed), 2 passport-sized photos (white background), entry permit or visa copy, appointment confirmation if booked online, cash or card for payment. For children: birth certificate and parent's passport. Bring previous medical records if you have chronic conditions. Glasses/contact lenses if you wear them. No medical test without valid UAE entry stamp in passport.

If medical test fails (positive for HIV, active TB, Hepatitis B/C, Syphilis), visa application automatically rejected. Must exit UAE within 30-day grace period. HIV/AIDS: permanent visa rejection, no appeal. Active TB: can get treatment and reapply after 6-12 months with cure certificate. Hepatitis cases reviewed individually, some approved with medical management. Pregnancy is NOT failure reason. Failure rate approximately 1-3%. Can dispute results through medical review committee if believe error occurred.

Medical test must be done at UAE government-approved centers only. Dubai: Amer Centers, Al Barsha Health Center, NMC, Prime Medical. Abu Dhabi: SEHA Medical Fitness Centers. Sharjah: Zulekha Hospital, University Hospital, NMC Royal. Cannot do medical test outside UAE for initial visa - must be in UAE with entry stamp. Some countries allow pre-medical for work visa but UAE medical still mandatory upon arrival. Check mohap.gov.ae for complete list of approved centers.

UAE medical test results valid for 3 months (90 days) from test date. Must complete visa stamping and Emirates ID within this period. If results expire, must retake entire medical test with full payment. No extension possible. If changing visa type (tourist to work), new medical test required. Visa renewal needs new medical test after current visa expires. Results automatically uploaded to immigration system - valid across all UAE emirates. Plan visa processing to complete before 3-month expiry.