Medical Fitness Test in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah: Fees, Centres and Booking (2026)
Visa medical test in Abu Dhabi (SEHA, AED 250 to 500) and Sharjah and the Northern Emirates (EHS, from AED 260): centres, hours, booking and result times.
In Abu Dhabi, the residency visa medical is done at SEHA's Disease Prevention and Screening Centres (DPSC) or at DoH-approved private centres such as Capital Health. SEHA charges AED 250 for regular screening and AED 350 for fast track. In Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah, Emirates Health Services (EHS) runs the test: you book on the EHS website with UAE PASS and pay AED 260 for most employees, plus service centre fees. EHS says results come within 24 hours.
Last checked: 18 October 2026
Which authority runs your visa medical
Every expat aged 18 or over needs a medical fitness certificate to get or renew a UAE residence visa. Which centre you use depends on the emirate:
| Emirate | Regulator | Who runs the screening |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Al Dhafra | Department of Health (DoH) | SEHA's Disease Prevention and Screening Centres, plus DoH-approved private centres |
| Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah | Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) | Emirates Health Services (EHS) medical fitness centres |
| Dubai | Dubai Health Authority (DHA) | Dubai Health's Salem centres. See our Dubai medical fitness test guide |
The screening itself is set federally by Cabinet Resolution No. 7 of 2008, as amended by Cabinet Resolution No. 75 of 2022. Every applicant is tested for HIV, tuberculosis and leprosy. Workers in five job groups are also tested for hepatitis B and syphilis: domestic workers and nannies, nursery staff, salon and health club workers, and health facility workers.
Abu Dhabi visa medical test
SEHA fees and result times
SEHA runs the public screening network through its Disease Prevention and Screening Centres. Its official pages list these fees:
| SEHA package | Fee (AED) | Result time |
|---|---|---|
| Regular visa screening | 250 | Within 48 hours, sooner if you get an SMS |
| Regular, barbers, beauticians, domestic food handlers, domestic workers | 250 to 350 depending on category (female domestic workers pay the most) | Within 48 hours |
| Fast track | 350 | Within 48 hours, with priority queueing |
| Premium ("special") | 500, as reported by Gulf Today in 2023 | Within 24 hours |
| Pregnancy test (where required) | +50 | With the main result |
SEHA's fee table online is poorly formatted, so confirm your category's price at the counter. Premium is offered only at some centres, during shorter hours than regular screening.
Private DoH-approved centres
You do not have to use SEHA. Capital Health Screening Centre is approved by DoH and publishes these prices:
| Capital Health package | Fee (AED) | Result time |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 250 | Within 48 hours |
| Fast track | 350 | Within 24 hours |
| VIP | 500 | Same day (not at ICAD or Al Dhannah) |
Capital Health has visa medical branches at Al Jazira, Al Ain, Mussafah, Al Jimi Mall, Al Dhannah, Yas Island and ICAD. Its call centre is 800 77. It also offers home screening for people too unwell to travel, on submission of a medical report.
SEHA screening centres and hours
Hours from SEHA's visa screening page. The last application is taken 30 minutes before closing.
| Centre | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi (Hazza Bin Zayed Street, near SKMC) | Mon to Fri; Sun | 7:00 to 19:00; 8:00 to 17:00 |
| The Galleria, Al Maryah Island | Daily | 10:00 to 19:00 |
| Al Wahda Mall | Daily | 9:00 to 19:00 |
| Mushrif Mall | Daily | 9:00 to 19:00 |
| Al Qurm | Sun to Fri | 9:00 to 18:00 |
| Al Nukhba; Top Prestige | Daily | 9:00 to 18:00 |
| Baniyas, Etihad, Al Shahama, Mussafah | Mon to Fri | 7:00 to 16:00 |
| Al Ain | Mon to Fri; Sun | 7:00 to 17:00; 8:00 to 17:00 |
| Sweihan | Mon to Fri | 7:00 to 16:00 |
| Al Marfa, Madinat Zayed, Ghayathi, Sela, Delma (Al Dhafra) | Mon to Fri | 7:00 to 16:00 |
The mall centres (Al Wahda, Mushrif, The Galleria) are open every day, so they are the easiest choice on a weekend. The Galleria centre accepts walk-ins as well as bookings.
How to do the Abu Dhabi medical, step by step
- Get your entry permit or start the renewal. Your sponsor or employer handles this through ICP.
- Book a slot. SEHA introduced app-based visa screening booking with UAE PASS login, and many centres still accept walk-ins. Private centres such as Capital Health take online bookings.
- Bring your documents. Original passport and a copy, or Emirates ID with a passport copy; a copy of the entry permit or current residence visa; and a valid health insurance card if you are renewing.
- Pay and get screened. Expect registration, a blood sample and a chest X-ray. Some job groups also get vaccinations.
- Wait for the SMS. The result goes to ICP electronically. You can check it on TAMM: see our visa medical result check guide.
Sharjah and Northern Emirates visa medical (EHS)
EHS fees
The official EHS service page sets fees by job category. Service centre fees are added on top.
| EHS category | Who it covers | Fee (AED) |
|---|---|---|
| Category A | Employees, company staff, workers | 260 |
| Category C | Beauty parlour, salon, fitness club and spa workers, and healthcare facility staff | 310 |
| Category B | Private drivers, nannies, housekeepers, housemaids, nursery supervisors | 360 |
EHS says the report is issued within 24 hours and sent by email and SMS. The UAE government's service card puts the visit itself at about 40 minutes.
Hepatitis B vaccination is mandatory for the higher-risk groups (nannies and housekeepers, nursery supervisors, salon and health club workers, health facility workers), and the vaccine costs extra.
How to book with EHS
- Log in to the EHS website with UAE PASS.
- Book an appointment at a medical examination centre in your emirate.
- Pay the fee online if prompted.
- Arrive 20 minutes early and check in at the Customer Happiness Centre.
- Bring one passport-style photo and a valid passport or Emirates ID. Renewals need the Emirates ID.
- Do the X-ray and blood test. A doctor reviews the results, and the result is sent by email and SMS.
Companies with more than 10 workers need delegate cards to process staff in bulk.
Where to go in each emirate
Since 3 June 2024, EHS has done visa medicals only at its dedicated residency medical examination centres, not at the public health centres in Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah, Gulf News reported. The named centres were:
- Ajman: Mushairef and Al Nuaimiya residence medical examination centres
- Ras Al Khaimah: Dahan and RAKZ residence medical examination centres
- Umm Al Quwain: Al Madar residence medical examination centre
- Fujairah: Al Amal and Mina Tower residence medical examination centres
- Sharjah: choose from the EHS centres shown when you book. Branches close and move often, and EHS posts closure alerts on the service page.
New options in Sharjah
- Fahes Medical Examination Service Centre. Sharjah Asset Management, the Sharjah Government's investment arm, opened it in February 2026. It offers a VIP service with results in four hours and a mobile unit that tests at homes or workplaces, according to Gulf News. Fees were not published, so ask before you book.
- EHS "Residency Renewal from Home". In March 2026 EHS began sending a medical team from its Wiqayati preventive health centres to do renewal screening at home, Gulf News reported. It covers renewals only, not new visas.
Abu Dhabi vs Sharjah vs Dubai at a glance
| Abu Dhabi (SEHA) | Northern Emirates (EHS) | Dubai (Dubai Health) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest standard fee | AED 250 | AED 260 + service fee | AED 270 |
| Standard result time | Within 48 hours | Within 24 hours | 24 working hours |
| Fastest option | Same day (private VIP) | 4 hours (Fahes VIP, Sharjah) | 30 minutes (Smart Salem) |
| Booking | SEHA app, walk-in or private centre | EHS website with UAE PASS | Salem portal or typing centre |
| Result check | TAMM | SMS and email | Dubai Health website or app |
Frequently asked questions
How much is the visa medical test in Abu Dhabi?
SEHA charges AED 250 for regular screening and AED 350 for fast track. Gulf Today reported AED 500 for the premium 24-hour service. Capital Health charges AED 250, 350 or 500 for standard, fast track or VIP. A pregnancy test adds AED 50.
How much is the medical fitness test in Sharjah?
EHS charges AED 260 for most employees, AED 310 for salon, spa, fitness and healthcare staff, and AED 360 for domestic workers and nannies, plus service centre fees.
How long do visa medical results take in Abu Dhabi?
SEHA's regular and fast track services promise results within 48 hours. Private VIP packages can return results the same day.
Can I do my visa medical in Dubai if my visa is from Sharjah?
Generally, do the test in the system of the emirate that issues your visa. Some Dubai centres accept certain Abu Dhabi visa types. Check with your sponsor before paying.
Do children need the visa medical test?
No. EHS and SEHA apply the test to residents aged 18 and over.
What happens if I am declared unfit?
It depends on the condition. Under the 2022 rules, TB found at renewal can lead to a one-year visa while you are treated. HIV and leprosy lead to refusal unless the health authority grants an exemption. See our result check guide for details.
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Sources
- SEHA DPSC: Visa screening (fees and centres)
- SEHA DPSC: Fast track visa screening
- Capital Health: Residency visa screening
- EHS: Medical fitness examination for residency visa
- UAE Government: Medical fitness for residency visa (service card, PDF)
- Gulf Today: Cabinet Resolution No. 75 of 2022
- Gulf Today: Abu Dhabi residency medical fees (October 2023)
- Gulf News: EHS moves medical fitness tests (May 2024)
- Gulf News: Fahes medical fitness centre, Sharjah (February 2026)
- Gulf News: EHS Residency Renewal from Home (March 2026)
Published 18 Oct 2026 · Access One
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