Health Card

In order to obtain a residency visa and labour card, all expatriates are required to undergo a medical and blood test. Employers usually arrange for all the necessary paperwork.

If you are not covered by a company or private medical insurance, it is advisable to apply for a health card which entitles residents to low cost medical treatment at public hospitals and clinics. An application form can be collected from any public hospital then submitted (typed in Arabic), along with the correct documents to your local Health Care Center. The health card is valid for one year and can be renewed online.

Documents required:

  • Passport copy
  • Covering letter from sponsor
  • Visa application copy
  • 2 passport size photographs
  • Completed application form

Fees

Citizens (card valid for 4 years)
  • 0-9 Years - AED 25
  • 10-17 Years - AED 50
  • 18 Years and Above - AED 100

Non Citizens(card valid for 1 year)



  • 0-9 Years - AED 100
  • 10-17 Years - AED 200
    17 Years and Above - AED 300
  • Plus AED 200/- for medical examination

For more information, please visit the Department of Health Medical Sciences.

NOTE: If you entered Dubai on a visit visa, you must transfer your visa either by exiting and re-entering, or paying Dhs.500 to the Immigration Department for ‘visa amendment.’

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