Starting June 3, some UAE public health centres will no longer offer medical fitness tests for residence visa applications. The Emirates Health Services (EHC) has confirmed the closure of these services in certain centres but assured that they will still be available in other locations. Expats applying for residence visas are required to undergo medical fitness tests to ensure they are medically fit. Without a report confirming their fitness, their visa application cannot be approved. This change will affect health centres in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah.
The four health centres that will no longer conduct medical fitness tests for visas are Ajman Public Health Centre, Ras Al Khaimah Public Health Centre, Umm Al Quwain Public Health Centre, and Fujairah Public Health Centre. However, expats residing in these emirates can still avail of the service at other EHC centres in their respective locations. For example, in Ajman, applicants can visit Mushairef Residence Medical Examination Centre or Al Nuaimiya Residence Medical Examination Centre for their medical fitness tests. Similarly, residents in Ras Al Khaimah can go to Dahan Residence Medical Examination Centre or RAKZ Residence Medical Examination Centre for this service.
In Umm Al Quwain, individuals can visit Al Madar Residence Medical Examination Centre for their medical fitness tests, while in Fujairah, they can go to Al Amal Residence Medical Examination Centre or Mina Tower Residence Medical Examination Centre. These alternative health centres will continue to provide medical fitness tests to ensure that expatriates are in good health before they can proceed with their residence visa applications. It is important for applicants to know the new locations where they can undergo these tests to avoid any delays in their visa processing.
The closure of medical fitness test services in certain health centres is aimed at streamlining the visa application process and ensuring that expats have access to necessary healthcare services. With the availability of alternative locations, individuals can still undergo the required tests without any disruption to their visa application process. It is important for expats in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah to be aware of these changes and visit the designated health centres for their medical fitness tests.
By providing this information, the EHC aims to make the visa application process more efficient and convenient for expatriates residing in the UAE. Ensuring that individuals are in good health is a crucial step in the visa application process, and the EHC is committed to providing quality healthcare services to support expats in their residency applications. With the availability of alternative health centres, expats can continue to access the necessary medical services required for their visa applications. The closure of certain health centres for medical fitness tests will not affect the overall process for expats, as alternative locations have been designated for this purpose.
