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Medical fitness test for UAE residency

In Dubai the standard medical fitness test at Dubai Health costs AED 270 (24 working hours) and AED 320 for domestic workers; the 6-hour premium service is AED 700. In the emirates served by EHS, the exam costs AED 250, with packages of AED 350 and AED 300 for categories B and C.

Checked on 29 October 2026 by Agustín Mendez against the official sources listed at the end of the page.

Dubai Health medical fitness prices

PackagePrice
Standard (24 working hours)AED 270
Domestic workers (24 working hours)AED 320
Premium (6 working hours)AED 700
Domestic workers premium (6 working hours)AED 750
VIP (2 working hours)AED 1,020
Salem Innovative Center (30 working minutes)AED 700
Extra pregnancy test (domestic workers)AED 50

Bring the registration form, original Emirates ID or passport, a recent passport photo with white background and the e-visa copy. Booking is through the Salem portal or app.

EHS medical fitness prices (northern emirates)

CategoryPublished amountBreakdown
AAED 250Medical examination
BAED 350AED 250 medical + AED 50 vaccination (new application) + AED 50 pregnancy test
CAED 300AED 250 medical + AED 50 vaccination (new application)

EHS adds a centre printing fee that it does not publish. You need to be 18 or over, with a valid Emirates ID or passport and an updated photo. Results take about 24 hours. You can book through the EHS website, app, call centre, service centres or typing centres.

Where to do the test

Dubai Health lists 25 medical fitness locations in Dubai and EHS runs centres in Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. See all medical fitness centres.

Independent guide, not affiliated with Dubai Health or EHS. Prices are from their current official price lists; confirm the amount when you book.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the medical test for a visa in Dubai?

Dubai Health lists AED 270 for the standard test (24 working hours), AED 320 for domestic workers and AED 700 for the 6-hour premium service.

How much is the EHS medical fitness test?

AED 250 for category A; AED 350 for category B and AED 300 for category C including vaccination for new applications. A printing fee is added at the centre.

How long do medical fitness results take?

About 24 hours for the standard services; Dubai Health also offers 6-hour, 2-hour and 30-minute options at higher prices.

Related guides

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Official sources: Dubai Health – medical fitness packages · Dubai Health – medical fitness exam · EHS – medical fitness for residency visa. Checked on 29 October 2026. This guide does not replace official information.