Medical Test in Dubai for Visa Renewal, Steps, Cost, Booking

Dubai requires a Medical Fitness Certificate confirming you are free from specified communicable diseases for visa issuance or renewal. Screening always includes TB screening at renewal per UAE rules, and centers may add tests as required by job category. Dubai Health

Step by step

1. Book a DHA Medical Fitness Exam at an approved center.
2. Attend with passport, visa copy, and Emirates ID or application.
4. Receive results digitally and collect the Medical Fitness Certificate.
5. Submit the certificate with your visa renewal file. Certificate validity rules apply.

Who needs it

• All adult residents, 18+, renewing a Dubai residence visa.
• Some job categories may have additional checks set by health authorities. Salem SystemVirtuzone

Documents to carry

• Original passport
• Current visa page or e-visa
• Emirates ID or Emirates ID application
• Recent passport photo if requested by the center
  Exact document lists are shown during DHA e-booking.

Where to do the test and how to book

Use Dubai Health approved Medical Fitness Centers across the city. You can view centers and start the service online, then attend the selected center.

What tests are typically included

• Blood screening for communicable diseases required by regulations
• TB screening at renewal, method per DHA protocol
  Certain categories may undergo extra screening, for example for food handling or domestic work. Centers follow DHA guidelines. UAE Government PortalVirtuzone

Processing time

• Standard: commonly 24–72 hours

Fees, indicative

Fees depend on service speed and center. Recent guides show typical ranges:

• Standard: ~AED 300–500
• Express: ~AED 600–800
  Always confirm current fees when booking.

Is medical test mandatory for renewal in Dubai
Yes, a Medical Fitness Exam is required for adult renewals.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in
Most centers support online booking. Some accept walk-ins, but booking helps control timing and access express lanes.

How long do results take
Standard results often arrive in 24–72 hours, with express options at many centers.