All expatriate residents applying for a UAE residency visa are required to undergo mandatory medical fitness tests at an approved medical examination center. This process is designed to ensure applicants are free from infectious and communicable diseases before being granted residency.
The UAE visa medical examination includes:
Chest X-ray (radiography) to detect pulmonary tuberculosis.
Serology blood tests to screen for HIV/AIDS, hepatitis B, and other communicable diseases.
For visa renewals, expatriate residents must repeat the same diagnostic health checks to confirm they remain medically fit in compliance with UAE public health regulations.
