Visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi 2026 — centres, fees and working hours — now covers Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and the Al Dhafra region, with approved centres in each. Visa medical screening is a core requirement for issuing or renewing a residence visa for residents aged 18 and over in the UAE.
This guide covers visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi end to end: where the approved centres are, when each opens, the fees and packages available, the documents you need to bring, and the steps to get your result linked to your residency file.
Service notice (September 2026): Capital Health currently displays a notice on its website about a temporary technical issue in the electronic link between medical fitness reports and ICP services in Abu Dhabi. Screening itself continues as normal. Check your file status with the centre before relying on the result appearing electronically. This notice will be updated or removed once the issue is resolved.
What is visa medical screening?
Visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi is a mandatory step for obtaining or renewing a UAE residence visa. Its purpose is to confirm the applicant is free of the communicable diseases listed under Cabinet Resolution No. 7 of 2008 and its amendments. The document it produces is officially called the medical fitness certificate.
Visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi usually includes a blood test and a chest X-ray. Additional tests or assessments may be required depending on the visa category and the applicant’s occupation — including a general medical assessment or a pregnancy test for women in certain categories.
Laboratory screening covers the communicable diseases specified by the health authorities, including:
- HIV
- Hepatitis
- Tuberculosis
- Syphilis
- Leprosy
The result is sent electronically and linked to your residency file with the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICP).
Who needs visa medical screening?
Visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi applies to:
- Anyone applying for a new residence visa — employment, investor, family or Golden Visa
- Residents aged 18 and over
- Anyone renewing a residence visa, in line with the renewal application requirements
- Certain occupations face additional mandatory requirements — domestic workers, nannies, and staff in nurseries, restaurants, salons, gyms and healthcare facilities. These include hepatitis B vaccination at an additional fee, and a pregnancy test for women in some of these categories.
Documents you need
Bring the following to your visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi:
- Original passport plus a copy
- A recent passport photograph with a white background
- A copy of the entry permit or valid visa
- Your previous Emirates ID, if renewing
- Payment receipt or online booking confirmation, where applicable
Where to get visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi
Visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi is delivered through a network of approved centres across Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and Al Dhafra, run by two main operators — Capital Health, part of M42, and the Disease Prevention and Screening Centres operated by SEHA — alongside a number of private hospitals.
Capital Health branches — hotline 800 77
| Branch | Location | Visa screening hours |
| Al Jazira | Al Jazira Sports Club, ground floor, Muroor Road | Mon–Thu 7:00–17:00 · Fri–Sun 7:00–16:00 |
| Mussafah | Village Mall, first floor, Mussafah | Mon–Fri 7:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun 7:00–16:00 |
| ICAD | ICAD Mall, first floor, Abu Dhabi Industrial City | Sun–Fri 7:00–16:00 |
| Yas Island | Creative Hub — Tower 4, Yas Island | Mon–Fri 7:00–16:00 · closed Sat and Sun |
| Al Ain — Sanaiya | Khalifa Bin Zayed First Street, Sanaiya, Al Ain | Mon–Fri 7:00–17:00 · Sat–Sun 7:00–16:00 |
| Al Jimi Mall | Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street, Al Jimi, Al Ain | Daily 9:00–19:00 |
| Al Dhannah | ADNOC housing complex, near the public bus terminal | Daily 7:00–16:00 |
The last queue ticket is issued 30 minutes before closing time.
SEHA screening centres — hotline 02 633 1300
| Centre | Location | Working hours | Phone |
| The Galleria | Level 3 — Section B, Al Maryah Island | Daily 10:00–19:00 | 02 711 5281 |
| Al Wahda Mall | Third floor — extension, shop E367 | Daily 9:00–19:00 | 02 711 5220 |
| Mushrif Mall | Al Dhafra Street, Mushrif | Mall trading hours | 02 633 1300 |
| Abu Dhabi City (Al Qurm) | Al Qurm area | Mon–Thu 7:00–19:00 · weekend 9:00–17:00 | 02 633 1300 |
| Mussafah | Mussafah Industrial | Sun–Thu 7:00–15:00 · Sat 9:00–17:00 | 02 633 1300 |
| Baniyas | Baniyas | Sun–Thu 7:00–15:00 | 02 633 1300 |
| Al Shahama | New Al Shahama | Sun–Thu 7:00–15:00 | 02 633 1300 |
| Al Ain | Al Ain city | Sun–Thu 7:00–15:30 · Sat 9:00–17:00 | 02 633 1300 |
| Sweihan | Sweihan | Sun–Thu 7:00–15:00 | 02 633 1300 |
| Madinat Zayed | Madinat Zayed, Al Dhafra | Sun–Thu 7:00–15:00 | 02 633 1300 |
| Ghayathi | Ghayathi, Al Dhafra | Sun–Thu 7:00–15:00 | 02 633 1300 |
| Al Marfa | Al Marfa, Al Dhafra | Sun–Thu 7:00–15:00 | 02 633 1300 |
| Sila | Sila, Al Dhafra | Sun–Thu 7:00–15:00 | 02 633 1300 |
| Delma Island | Delma Island, Al Dhafra | Sun–Thu 7:00–15:00 | 02 633 1300 |
Call the branch before travelling to confirm that visa medical screening is offered there and at what times — some prevention and screening centres also run other services alongside it.
Private hospitals
Reem Hospital — Al Reem Island, 8:00 to 17:00, phone 800 7444. Booked appointments take priority. Confirm directly with the hospital that it covers visa medical screening for residency purposes.
How to choose the right centre
Every centre listed runs the same visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi, so the choice comes down to three practical factors:
- Your available time. The mall branches — The Galleria, Al Wahda Mall, Mushrif Mall and Al Jimi Mall — are the only ones open in the evening and at weekends.
- How fast you need the result. If the file is urgent, the express packages cut the turnaround to 24 hours or less depending on the package and the time you arrive.
- Proximity to your workplace, not your home. The Mussafah and ICAD branches are built to serve industrial facilities and process large volumes of company files, which makes them the practical choice when you are clearing a group of employees at once.
In Al Dhafra, branches operate in the morning from Sunday to Thursday, so it is worth arranging the appointment in advance — a second trip means covering the distance twice.
Visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi: fees, packages and turnaround
Fees for visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi are published officially by Capital Health:
| Package | Fee | Turnaround |
| Standard | AED 250 | Within 48 hours |
| Fast Track | AED 350 | Within 24 hours |
| VIP | AED 500 | Same day |
The gap between Standard and Fast Track is AED 100 for a full day saved. If the residency file is tied to a start date or the expiry of a visit visa, Fast Track costs less than a day of delay.
The VIP package depends on arriving early in the morning — confirm the cut-off time with the branch before you go. Other providers in the emirate may set different fees and packages, so check with the centre before booking.
Step by step, from arrival to result
Visa medical screening in Abu Dhabi follows the same five steps at every approved centre:
- Book your appointment. Booking is available through the Capital Health website or the SEHA Visa Screening app. Walk-ins are accepted at several branches, but booked appointments take priority and booking ahead noticeably cuts the wait.
- Register and pay. You will be asked for your passport, visa and photograph. You choose your package at this step.
- Blood sample. No fasting required; it takes a few minutes.
- Chest X-ray. Usually in the same building, often on the same floor.
- Track the result. It is issued according to the package you chose and linked to your residency file. You can follow it through the app or the website.
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