
🇦🇪 Dubai / UAE · Visa medical
Dubai / UAE Visa Medical in London.
If you are moving to Dubai / UAE for work or residency, a Gulf medical is usually part of the visa process. Many Gulf states require the official medical to be completed at a centre appointed under the GCC (GAMCA/Wafid) scheme — so before booking, send us your medical form so our team can confirm exactly what we can complete for you in London.
£373starting price · confirmed from your form
Typical requirements
Requirements depend on the visa category and the medical form supplied by the embassy, employer or immigration authority. Send us your form and we will confirm precisely what is needed.
- A doctor’s examination
- The specific blood tests listed on your form
- Any imaging (e.g. chest X-ray) your form specifies
- Completion and signing of your medical form
Tests that may be included
Included only where your form requires them:
- General fitness assessment (pre-departure)
- Blood screening your employer requests
- Chest X-ray, where requested
- Note: the official residence medical is done in the UAE
- Any UK tests your employer's form lists
What to bring
- Passport & any visa documents
- Your medical form / requirements
- Passport photos if requested
- Medication list & relevant history
Approximate turnaround
The examination is usually completed in one visit. The finished form is typically ready once your required blood tests are back — often a few working days, depending on the tests your visa specifies.
In detail
The Dubai / UAE visa medical — what to expect
For the UAE, the official residence-visa medical fitness test is carried out inside the UAE after arrival, at health-authority centres (such as DHA in Dubai or SEHA in Abu Dhabi) — it cannot be completed in the UK. A UK medical for the UAE is therefore usually a pre-departure fitness check, or a specific report an employer requests, rather than the official Emirates ID / residence medical.
Who typically needs one
- Applicants for work permits or employment visas
- Those applying for residency or long-stay / family visas
- Students on longer courses, where required
- Certain regulated or safety-critical occupations
- Anyone whose employer, sponsor or authority has issued a medical form
Common reasons a medical is requested
- As a pre-departure fitness step
- Because your employer requests a report
- Ahead of the official residence medical in the UAE
- To support a specific visa category
- Because your form specifies a UK check
Documentation to bring
- Your passport, and any current or prior visa documents
- The medical form or written requirements from the embassy, employer or authority
- Passport-style photographs, if your form asks for them
- A list of current medications, allergies and relevant medical history
- Vaccination or immunisation records, if requested
- Any reference or application number linked to your visa
What happens during the appointment
- Check-in and confirmation of your identity and documents
- A review of your medical history with the doctor
- A physical examination appropriate to your form
- Height, weight, blood pressure and general observations
- Any blood tests or imaging your form specifies — only those it requires
- Completion of the relevant sections of your form
Book an appointment
Private appointments at our Whitechapel clinic, open 7 days, 9am–7pm. Book online, call or WhatsApp.
FAQs
Dubai / UAE visa medical questions
Still have a question? Our team can help you choose the right appointment.
What does the Dubai / UAE visa medical include?
Any UK examination is a pre-departure or employer-requested check, since the UAE's official residence medical is completed in the UAE after arrival. Send us your requirements and we'll confirm what the UK check should cover.
Can you complete my official Dubai / UAE immigration medical?
The official UAE residence medical must be done in the UAE at an approved centre — it cannot be completed in the UK. We can provide a pre-departure or employer-requested report; send us your requirements so we can confirm what's possible here.
How much is it?
From £373. The final price is confirmed from your form, as some forms include extra tests.
How fast can I be seen?
We usually offer same-week appointments for a the UAE visa medical. The completed form follows once your required test results are back.
Who needs a Dubai / UAE visa medical?
Typically people applying for UAE residence and work. Requirements are set by your employer and the relevant UAE health authority and vary by visa category, so the form or official instructions you have been given are the definitive guide — and we're happy to check yours before you book.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Your passport and any the UAE visa documents, the medical form or written requirements you've been given, passport photos if requested, and a list of your medications and relevant history. Bringing the form is the single most helpful thing, as it tells us exactly what your the UAE route requires.
Do you submit the results to the embassy or authority?
For the UAE, the statutory medical is completed in-country, so the UK check is usually a supporting or pre-departure step. You or your employer and the relevant UAE health authority handle the official submission; we complete the assessment to the requirements provided and are not a visa or immigration advisory service.
What if I have a medical condition or take regular medication?
That’s usually not a barrier — bring a list of your medications and any relevant history so the doctor can complete your form accurately. If a condition is relevant to your form, we’ll explain how it is handled.
Is this the official Gulf (GAMCA / Wafid) medical?
Many Gulf residence medicals must be completed at a centre appointed under the GCC (GAMCA / Wafid) scheme. We may be able to help with pre-screening or parts of your assessment — please send us your form first so we can confirm eligibility before you book.
Is the UAE residency medical done in the UK or in the UAE?
The official UAE residence-visa medical is generally completed inside the UAE at government-approved centres as part of your Emirates ID and residence process. A UK assessment is typically useful as pre-screening or for specific requirements — send us your instructions so we can confirm what applies to you.
Can you help before I travel to the UAE?
Often yes — many people find a pre-departure check or specific tests helpful. Because requirements vary by emirate, visa category and authority, we’ll confirm exactly what we can complete once we see your form or requirements.
What should I bring?
Your passport, any visa or offer documentation, the requirements or form you’ve been given, and a list of medications and relevant history.
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