UAE residence visa holders will now be able to undergo their medical tests for visa renewal without visiting a medical center.
The facility, offered by VFS Global in partnership with AMH, is in line with the Emirates Health Services’ vision on expansion and improvement of services
The ‘Medical Examination At Your Doorstep’ service will be available as a premium offering through VFS Global. The service caters specifically to Category A visa holders seeking to renew their residency visas. It is an optional add-on to the standard medical examination services provided at the centres.
How to book the service
Customers can book their medical examination appointments directly from their homes or offices. They can visit the VFS Global website and navigate to the dedicated ‘Medical Examination At Your Doorstep’ link. After completing an online form and uploading the required documents, they will receive an email confirmation with a payment link. Upon payment completion, the VFS Global team will handle the application processing and coordinate a service delivery at the customer’s chosen location, be it their residence or office.
“We are delighted to extend our partnership with AMH to introduce the Medical Examination At Your Doorstep service. This initiative aligns perfectly with VFS Global’s commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences and reflects the EHS’ vision for a more accessible and convenient healthcare system. We believe this service will be a valuable addition for expat residents in Dubai and other emirates seeking to renew their visas,” said Atul Marwah, Chief Operating Officer for Medical Services and Special Projects at VFS Global.
“We are excited to build on our existing partnership with VFS Global on this innovative Medical Examination At Your Doorstep service. This extension of our collaboration streamlines the medical examination process for expat visa holders, allowing them to conveniently complete this requirement from the comfort of their homes or offices. This aligns with AMH’s commitment to providing accessible and efficient healthcare solutions,” said Buthaina Al Khoory, CEO at AMH.
VFS Global operates two physical medical examination centres for EHS, located in Ibn Battuta Mall and Dragon Mart 2.
The fees
The service will cost a total of AED850.01, VFS says on its website. The break-up is as follows:
- Medical Test for Category A (government Fee): AED261.86
- Form filling medical: AED52.00
- VFS service fee: AED110.00
- Doorstep service: AED426.15
Documents required
- Valid passport copy
- Valid residence permit/visa copy
- One passport-size photograph with white background (photograph cannot be more than three months old)
- Valid Emirates ID copy
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