DHA Medical

Karama Medical Centre: 48 hours Medical report will be delivered by courier after 2-3 days. You should pay Dh35 for courier even though you collect the report personally. You can collect after you receive fitness SMS on work days after 3pm.

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Al Baraha Hospital  (Medical service no more available at Al Baraha Hospital.

Al Baraha Medical service centre has been shifted to Al Rafaa Medical Center, Bur Dubai, Behind Al Ghubaiba Bus Station, Opposite Shindaga City City Center Parking).

Fee for Medical Test Dh320 (No need Health Card).

For Al Baraha Medical form typing Call:

 Bur Dubai: 04-252 22 22, 055-910 5757

 Hor Al Anz: 04-2658373, 050-7150562

No urgent service at Al Ghubaiba. Normal package only. Medical result will be mailed to your e-mail ID within two working days.

Timing: 7:30am to 7pm (Sunday to Thursday)

Medical for Housemaid: Dh100 extra
Domestic worker (male): Dh50 extra

Click here for more medical centers under MOHAP.
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Valid for All Emirates: Medical Certificate from Kuwait Hospital/Al Baraha Hospital

Valid for All Emirates: Medical Certificate from Kuwait Hospital/Al Baraha Hospital  can be used in all emirates for visa purpose.

Medical Test for Marriage, GCC/Government Jobs
Medical Certificate from Kuwait Hospital/Al Baraha Hospital is valid for Marriage and GCC/Government jobs.

Emirates ID bio-metric centre still works at Al Baraha Hospital till 2:30pm (Sunday to Thursday).
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Muhaisina-2/Sonapur

1. Services will be available as shown below:
Male: New & Renew 24 hours (Sat-Thu)
Female (including housemaid) New Visa: till 2pm. Renew: 24 hours (Sat-Thu)
2. Occupational health screening will be available as shown below:
+ Sunday-Thursday: 7:30 AM-1:30PM
+ Friday and Saturday: off

How to get there?:

Bus Routes for Muhaisina / Sonapur Medical Centre:
Bus No. 13 from Gold Souq Bus Station.
Timing: 5:20am till 11:25pm (Every 15 minutes)

Bus No. 17 from Sabkha Bus Station.
Timing: 5:25am till 09:53pm (Every 15 minutes)
Bus Near Abu Baker Al Siddique Metro Station: 13 & 13A

Emirates ID Centre in Muhaisina/Sonapur is open 24 hours (Except Friday and Saturday). Saturday Timing: 8am to 9pm. Ladies: 7:00am to 7:00pm only (Sat-Thu).

Al Qouze Mall, Al Qouze Industrial-3, Timing: 7:30am to 9pm. Location: Next to Al Kabayel Centre > After Grand Supermarket > Take right from Al Ahli Driving Centre. Packages: Normal, 24 Hrs & 48 Hrs.

Rashidiyya Medical Fitness Test Centre, Next to Union Co-operative Society, Near Emirates Post/Police Station, Timing: 7:30am to 2:30 pm Sunday to Thursday (For ladies only. Housemaid not allowed). Packages: Normal, 48 Hrs & 24 Hrs. Application Should be typed from there only.

Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC)
Ibn Sina building No. 27Timing: 8am – 3pm
All packages available (VIP, 24Hrs, 48Hrs & Normal)
GDRFA (Immigration) Branch also works here

VIP Medical Tests service (Express)
Those who want to avoid long queues can avail the VIP Test service at Al Karama Medical Clinic (Opposite Emirates Post), Al Safa Community Health Centre, Jumeirah 2, Knowledge Village & Muhaisina (Sonapur) Fee: Dh690. Medical Certificate will be issued after four hours. For any clarification; call Karama Clinic on 04-342 6666, Al Safa Medical Center on 04-394 4010. Click here to book online.

Al Nahda Centre, 10th Street, Al Qusais 1st, Dubai. 04-42637677, 056-5828537. Services Available: Visa Medical, OHC, Emirates ID, AMER, TAS’HEEL, DED, Dubai Courts, Municipality.

Al Safa Clinic: You should reach Al Safa Clinic before 11am. Otherwise Medical report will be issued next day morning only.

Al Lusaily Health Centre, Al Ain Road 7:30am to 2:30 pm Sunday to Thursday, Tel. 04-5022519 (Housemaids of the Catchments area only). New Visa: Monday & Wednesday only.

Knowledge Village Medical Fitness Centre, Next to Dubai Internet City, Timing: 8am to 3 pm Sunday to Thursday,  Tel. 04-3911111 (Tecom investors and employees only). Packages: Normal, VIP & Students sponsored by Tecom.

Dubai Int’l Financial Centre, (Centre Employees only), DIFC Blok No.2, Sheikh Zayed Road, 8am to 3 pm Sunday to Thursday, Tel. 04-4289211

Emirates Airlines Centre, 8am to 3pm Sunday to Thursday (Centre employees only). Next to Terminal 1, Tel. 04-708 1637.

JAFZA Health Centre, 8am to 3 pm Sunday to Thursday, Tel. 04-80052392

Airport Medical Centre, Dubai Int’l Airport Termainal 1, Tel. 04-2164959. Airport Staff only.

Dubai Airport Free Zone Authority (DAFZA & DSO Staff only), Terminal 2 – Dubai International Airport, Tel. 04-2994436, Packages: Normal, 24 Hours & 48 Hours.

Jebel Ali Health Centre (JAFZA’s clients and staff), Jebel Ali Free Zone Authority (JAFZA), Tel. 04-5023214, Time: 8am – 3pm. Packages: Normal, 24 Hrs and VIP.

Umm Suquim Medical Centre: Tel. 04-3944461

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Below 18 Years Old: Medical Test not required for children below 18 years old. But if the remaining period for 18 years is less than one month, you will have to do Medical test for visa stamping.
Parents above 75 years also not required Medical Fitness Certificate for their residence visa renewal. Photocopy of first report can be used for next three years.

+ New Visa holder: Medical Test and visa stamping to be done within 60 days from the date of entry.

+ Renewal: Medical Test and visa renewal to be done within 30 days from the date of expiry. Employment visa holder’s Labour Card to be renewed within 60 days from the date of expiry.

Electronic Message: Medical Fitness report will be sent to Immigration Department by the Clinic electronically and the applicant will receive an SMS from the Clinic. If the message is Medically Fit, the applicant can proceed to Immigration for Visa Stamping with typed application. It is not necessary to attach Original Medical Certificate for new family visa stamping and renewal. For employment visa, original Medical Fitness Certificate must be attached. Medical Certificate issued by private clinics will no longer accept by Ministry of Labour and Residency Department.

Validity of Medical Certificate: 3 months for the date of issue.

HBV Vaccination is compulsory for the following six categories and will be charged separately Dh50 at the clinic. Nannies, Housemaids and similar categories Nursery and kindergarten supervisors Workers in hairdresser saloons, beauty centers and health clubs Workers in food processing and control Workers in cafeteria and restaurants

Deportable Diseases:  HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis-B and Pulmonary TB (old Pulmonary Tuberculosis or active Pulmonary Tuberculosis)

Old TB or Active TB: UAE ministerial decree No 28 of 2010 and Federal Law No 7 of 2008 indicate that all newcomers found to have active or old pulmonary TB in a chest X-ray are denied a fitness certificate since they are considered ‘unfit’ for residency.

Hepatitis B: The category of workers, which include nannies, housemaids, nursery and KG supervisors, beauticians and barbers, health club workers, and food handlers, will have to undergo tests for Hepatitis B and also for syphilis. Treatment will be given for syphilis and the person will not be deported.

Vaccination: Those tested positive for Hepatitis B will have to take three doses of vaccinations and show proof that they have taken them. Workers have to show the vaccination certificate at the time of renewal of their visa. The first dose of vaccination will cost Dh50 and the two others are free of charge.

Pregnancy Test: Women workers, specially maids, nannies and drivers, will be asked to undergo a pregnancy test which costs Dh50.

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Toll Free 800 342

Medical Fitness Tests are conducted for the following diseases:

New visa
 Hepatitis B & C
 Syphilis
 HIV
 Leprosy
 TB (X-ray)

Renew visa
 Hepatitis B
 Syphilis
 HIV
 Leprosy
 TB (X-ray)

Female Household Domestic Services (New visa)
 Hepatitis B
 Syphilis
 HIV
 Leprosy
 TB
 Pregnancy test

Female Household Domestic Services (Renew visa)
 Hepatitis B
 Syphilis
 HIV
 Leprosy
 Pregnancy test

All Other Categories (New visa)
 Syphilis
 HIV
 Leprosy
 TB

All Other Categories (Renew visa)
 Syphilis
 HIV
 Leprosy

Tawajod Service 
Tawajod service provides an express Medical Fitness test at your convenient location anywhere in Dubai.

What is the procedure?
1. Book an appointment from DHA through telephone, 04-5022625, 055-5061531
2. Register through website www.dha.gov.ae
3. Get result after two working days of blood collection

What is the cost?
Dh1010 fees to be paid through DHA website.

Women of Childbearing Age

Ten-Day rule for Radiological Test
Before taking Radiographs, it is necessary to make sure that you are not pregnant. It is generally considered safe for a woman of child bearing age to have radiographic images if she is within the first 10 days following the onset of her menstrual cycle. If you are outside this period and sure that you are NOT pregnant, it is safe to continue radiological test.

Frequently Asked Questions
Visa denied due to Hepatitis B
Q: My mother was denied residence visa when she proved Hepatitis B positive. She was denied visit visa to Dubai and a ban was put on her though tests showed that her Hepatitis B is inactive. Is it possible for the ban to be lifted in this case? What are the procedures?

A: You have to apply again to the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs and support your application with a medical report that is duly notarised from its country of origin and the local authorities.

Q: How can I track my medical report?
A: To track your Medical report through ZAJEL Courier Call: 800 21111
You will have to give the sticker number to the call agent
You can track through their website

+ If your Medical was done from Karama Clinic, you can contact Skynet Courier on 04-282 6555
You can track through their website

Q: How much is the Visa Medical cost in Al Baraha Hospital?

A: Dh300 (No need Health Card)

Q: Can I do Medical Test from different emirate? My visa is from Sharjah, Can I do Medical Test from Dubai?

A: Medical Certificate from Kuwait Hospital/Al Baraha Hospital  can be used in all emirates for visa purpose.

Q: Where can I do Medical Test for GCC/Government Jobs?
A: Medical Certificate from Kuwait Hospital/Al Baraha Hospital is valid for Marriage and GCC/Government jobs.

Q: Where can I go for Medical Test in Dubai?

A: Please find above the list of of Clinics

Q: After entry/status change within how many days should I go for Medical?

A: Within sixty days you have to complete Medical, Emirates ID & Visa Stamping.

Q: What are the document required for Visa Medical?

A: Please find above list of documents

Q: Till What age Medical Test is required? Does my child need medical for visa stamping?

A: From 18 years of age. Old aged parents under son/daughter’s sponsorship also need Medical Certificate for new visa and renewal.

Q: What are tests included in visa Medical?

A: Please find above

Q: Do I need medical for my visa renewal?
A: Yes, Medical is required for visa renewal if your age is 18 or above.

Q: Can I get my Medical fitness certificate same day?
A: Yes, if you type VIP Package form and pay Dh690 (typing charge extra), you can collect Medical report after 4 hours. This facility is available at Karama, Al Safa & Muhaisina (Sonapur).

Old TB scar
For the purpose of residence visa, all matters related to the medical fitness tests in the UAE fall under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Health and Prevention (the ‘Health Ministry’). Since you were cured of tuberculosis several years ago, you can apply for your residence visa and thereafter travel to the UAE. It would be prudent to travel to the UAE with all your medical records duly notarised and legalised from home country, UAE Embassy in home country followed by attestation from Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Co-operation in the UAE. The same set of documents may be filed with the Health Ministry if you fail in the medical fitness test due to TB scars from the past.

You may contact the Health Ministry and the office of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs, Abu Dhabi for any further queries in this regard.

Lifting ban after pneumonia scars mistaken for TB
Q: How can a medical ban be lifted? My wife had pneumonia a few years back, which left a scar on her lungs. I had to send her to India since she got a lifetime ban. Please advise.

A: Pursuant to your question, it may be noted that the Ministry of Health may have treated the pneumonia scar as the tuberculosis scar upon X-ray revelation of chest. The relevant provisions of the Ministerial Order No. 28 of 2010 and the Federal Law No. 7/2008 specifically state that applications for new visas for persons with a previous record of having suffered tuberculosis or presently suffering from the disease are considered unfit by law for further processing.

Pursuant to this, all individuals seeking a residence/employment visa in the UAE are required to undergo a compulsory medical examination. It may be noted that the reports of the medical examination are carefully scrutinised on a case to case basis. In cases where scars are found on the lungs of an applicant, the reports are further examined for incidence of tuberculosis or any other past or current diseases the applicant had. Subsequently, the individuals confirmed to having suffered from tuberculosis on a previous occasion are imposed a lifetime ban.

In view of the foregoing, it may be noted that an immigration ban imposed on a person having previously suffered from tuberculosis may not be lifted subsequently. Since your wife’s scar in lung is related to pneumonia and not tuberculosis it is advised you that you may approach the relevant health authority of repute in India and obtain a medical report stating the scar on lungs of your wife is related to previous illness of pneumonia. The same document should be legalised by the authorities concerned in India and the UAE embassy of India and subsequently the same needs to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, UAE.

The said certification may support your case in seeking a lifting of the lifetime ban. The Ministry of Health may scrutinise this report and may lift this ban if they are satisfied by this report.

However, you may contact the Ministry of Health and the office of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs for any further queries that you may have in this regard. (KT)

Ban can’t be lifted if TB scars found on lungs
Q: I got an offer of employment from a UAE-based company in 2014. However, during the medical examination, an x-ray showed scars on my lungs. Due to this, I was permanently banned from entering the UAE. I consulted a doctor and was told that I had a tuberculosis virus, but was cured. Only the scars remain.

The doctor told me I was as fit as any normal person. But a permanent ban was imposed on me on basis of Ministerial Order No. 28/2010 and Law No. 7/2008. Please let me know if this ban can be lifted.

A: Pursuant to your question, it may be noted that relevant provisions of the Ministerial Order No 28 of 2010 and the Federal Law No. 7/2008 specifically state that applications for new visas for persons with a previous record of having suffered tuberculosis or presently suffering from the disease are considered unfit by law for further processing.
Pursuant to this, all individuals seeking a residence/employment visa in the UAE are required to undergo a compulsory medical examination. It may be noted that the reports of the medical examination are carefully scrutinized on a case to case basis. In cases where scars are found on the lungs of an applicant, the reports are further examined for incidence of tuberculosis. Subsequently, the individuals confirmed to having suffered from tuberculosis on a previous occasion are imposed a lifetime immigration ban.

In view of the foregoing, it may be noted that an immigration ban imposed on a person having previously suffered from tuberculosis may not be lifted subsequently. However, you may contact the Ministry of Health and the office of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ affairs for any further queries that you may have in this regard.

Maternity and delivery cost in Government Hospital, Dubai
Delivery costs range from Dh7000 for a normal delivery and Dh17000 for Caesarian. Consultation Fees: Dh250, Ultra Sound Scan: Dh510 (Approx). You should have health to get service from Government Hospital. Health Card Fees: Dh540.

Medical from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain: Dubai, Sharjah & Ajman visa holders can do medical test from Abu Dhabi and Al Ain for visa purpose. Fees: Dh250. But insurance is mandatory there. No need to type form. Take passport copy and Visa copy to the clinic. They will take your photo at the Clinic. Medical Packages: Dh500 (3 hours), Dh350 (Fast Track – One day), Dh250 (3-4 days). read more

Medical Fee at Fujairah: Dh810 (Normal). Dh120 Extra for Urgent.

Dh50 extra for House Servants (Vaccination)

The new resolution amends cabinet resolution No 7 of 2008. (Effective from  27/01/2016)

Expat students enrolled with UAE universities, members of diplomatic corps and leading investors will be allowed to apply for a new visa even if they have scars from cured TB since they belong to the exempt categories that also include spouses, parents and children of current UAE residents.

+ HIV/Aids: Residence visa will not be granted or renewed in case the result is positive.

+ Viral hepatitis: Tests restricted to those coming to work in the UAE for the first time. Nannies, housekeepers, domestic workers and supervisors at nurseries and kindergartens will be tested for Hepatitis B during visa renewal too. 

+ Those working in salons, beauty centres, health clubs and sanitation workers will be subjected to tests for viral Hepatitis B and C.

+ Visas will not be granted or renewed for positive cases unless they change the purpose of request for residence visa.

+ All negative cases of new visa applicants from the categories above will be vaccinated for the disease in three doses and given a certificate to prove they have received the vaccine.

+ Negative cases need to produce certificate of vaccination when renewing their residence visa.

+ Tuberculosis: Examination is limited to lung tuberculosis.

+ New applicants with old pulmonary or active TB are deemed unfit and not granted residence visa. 

+ Residents renewing their residence visa found having old or active pulmonary TB will be deemed medically fit, but will be subjected to a follow-up by the department of preventive medicine or equivalent government health bodies. In such cases, a health fitness certificate stating Subject to treatment will be issued. This will give a one-year residence visa to the applicant for the purpose of treatment. In the event of non-compliance, or if the person misses three consecutive visits, he will be considered unfit

+ In cases of TB with treatment-resistant bacteria, the infected person will be subjected to treatment inside the country to be cured and then, if deemed fit, will have residency renewed.

 TB is curable

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious disease caused by bacteria that is spread from person to person through microscopic droplets released into the air. This can happen when someone with the untreated, active form of tuberculosis coughs, speaks, sneezes, or spits.

“Active TB means the person is actually experiencing all the symptoms of TB and the patient can spread the disease because it is contagious,” said Dr Hassan Shurie, Consultant and Head of Technical Services in DHA’s Medical Fitness Department.”TB is 100 per cent curable; however, absolute compliance to treatment and regular follow-up is extremely important to treat the disease.”

The combined symptoms of TB include but are not limited to coughing that lasts two to three weeks, coughing blood, chest pain, unintentional weight loss, fatigue, and fever mainly at night and sweating at night.Treatment for active TB includes isolation to prevent the spread of the disease. (KT)

If you had a disease in the past;
If a person fails the medical fitness test due to a past disease, he or she may submit all medical records to the Health Ministry to satisfy them that the individual has been cured of the malady. One has to carry all medical records duly notarised and legalised from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in one’s home country and the UAE Embassy there. Subsequently, these records need to be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE.