Have you ever initiated your visa process and suddenly found yourself stuck with no clear direction?

Visa renewal can be an anxiety-inducing task, particularly when it involves locating fitness testing centers in your emirate. To simplify this process for residents, the UAE government has streamlined its services through the Emirates Health Services platform.

From discovering testing centers in all seven emirates to understanding the associated costs, here is your comprehensive guide to undergoing a medical fitness check-up during visa renewal or application.

How much does it cost?
The service fees are categorized for both existing and new residents in the country.

Category A encompasses employees, companies, and workers, with a service charge of Dh260."

Category B encompasses men employed in hair and beauty salons, health clubs, and health facilities, with a service charge of Dh250.
Category C includes nannies, domestic servants, nursery and kindergarten supervisors, employees of hair and beauty salons, as well as those working in health clubs and health facilities. The service charge for individuals in this category is Dh360.
Residents in all seven emirates, from Dubai to Umm Al Quwain, can access testing services at the nearest examination centers:

Dubai:

•             Ibn Battuta Medical Examination Center for Residency

•             Dragon Mart Medical Examination Center for Residency

•             Salah Al Din Medical Examination Center for Residency

•             Tecom Medical Examination Center for Residency

•             Al Nahda Medical Examination Center for Residency

•             Al Khabaisi Medical Examination Center for Residency

•             Al Baraha Smart Medical Examination Center for Residency

Sharjah:

•             Muweilah Smart Medical Examination Center for Residency

•             Al Taj Smart Medical Examination Centre

•             Zulekha Medical Examination Center for Residency

•             Waqa Medical Examination Center

•             Alshrooq Medical Examination Center

•             Sahara Medical Examination Center

•             Al Khibrah Medical Center

•             Al Ibdaa Center - Medical Examination For Residency Screening

Ajman:

•             Al Nuaimiya Medical Examination Centre

Ras Al Khaimah:

•             RAKEZ Medical Examination Center for Residency

•             Dahan Medical Examination Center for Residency

Umm Al Quwain:

•             Almadar Medical Examination Center for Residency

Fujairah:

•             Al Amal Medical Examination Center

•             Medical Examination Center for Residency Mena Tower

The testing process takes approximately 30 minutes, and residents typically receive their reports and results within 1-2 days.