Medical Fitness Test

Medical Fitness Test– As per UAE Law, all domestic and household worker must be “ fit to work” before a residence visa is issued.
Typing must be done prior to the worker going for medical .
Medical Examination must be completed in approved Government Health Centers.

Important Note:

Medical fitness/certificate is valid for 90 days only.

Emirates ID application is required to get a residence visa approval. Biometrics must be completed if your domestic/household worker is applying for the first time. Validity of this application is as follows:

Local (Emirati): 2 years
Expat: 1 year
GCC: 2 years

Medical fitness/certificate is valid for 90 days only.

Important note:

Biometrics for new applicants must be completed within 10 days from the time Emirates ID application has been generated or else the application will be invalid.

Required for all domestic and household workers.

Policy is issued after labour contract is signed, “FIT” medical certificate and Copy of Emirates ID Typing is submitted.

New Domestic Workers Law 10/2017

Immigration employment contract for year 2017 and 2018 is accepted.

MOHRE employment contract needs to be printed for new visa applications or if the sponsor holds an old contract.

This is the final step in getting a residence visa for your domestic/household worker.
The residence visa stamping/sticker should be available on your worker’s passport once the application has been approved. Validity of the residence visa application is as follows:

Local (Emirati): 2 years
Expat: 1 year
GCC: 2 years