Criteria for
obtaining a health card in Dubai
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 and Medical Services
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