Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ to find answers to your queries.
Check out our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ to find answers to your queries.
Residency Visa 
Documents Required for Residency
Appointment Booking
Result Collection
Occupational Health Screening
General Information
Hepatitis B Vaccination Requirements
Compliance and Updates
No. Children below the age of 18 do not need health screening in order to get a residency visa.
From registration to completion, the health screening process takes approximately 15 minutes.
You will undergo an assessment by a doctor, have a simple blood test, and a chest x-ray.
Applicants are screened for communicable diseases, including hepatitis, HIV, leprosy, syphilis and tuberculosis. Pregnancy tests are also available, if required, at an additional charge of AED 50.
Yes. The chest x-ray can put your unborn baby at risk. If you are pregnant, you will need to notify the doctor. If you think there is a chance you might be pregnant, you will be given a test to confirm your pregnancy status before any other tests are performed. Your pregnancy status will also appear on your test results. Pregnancy tests are available at an additional charge of AED 50.
Applicants who are immobile but not admitted to a hospital and unable to attend to the Centre can provide a medical report and a home care team can be arranged to facilitate the screening assessment.
No. You do not have to fast for a visa medical screening.
If you do not pass the screening test you will be notified by the doctor who will advise on the next steps.
Applicants must present their original passport and valid residence visa or entry permit for work, residence or study in order to receive a visa screening.
Advanced bookings are highly recommended to avoid delays and will receive priority over walk-ins.
We will do our best to accommodate you, but to avoid waiting, please be on time.
Yes. You can make appointments for large groups, but also can make agreements for rolling employment based on the needs of your organization.
Yes. You may give a third party permission to collect your results on your behalf, provided they present your passport or test receipt when doing so.
For the purpose of visa processing, the results are directly shared with the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship and you are not required to collect them. If you still wish to do so, you or anyone holding the original receipt of your visa medical screening may visit our centre to collect the hard copy of your medical fitness certificate.
If you wish to obtain a copy of your chest X-ray, please write to us at info@capitalhealth.ae with a copy of your Emirates ID (front & back) and allow us up to 5 working days to share a copy of your chest X-ray.
As per the guidelines from Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, we are not able to share your medical fitness certificate with you via email.
For the purpose of visa processing, the results are directly shared with the Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship and you are not required to collect them. If you still wish to do so, you or anyone holding the original receipt of your visa medical screening may visit our centre to collect the hard copy of your medical fitness certificate.
Yes, we offer all Hepatitis-related tests including Hepatitis Titer, Hepatitis test, Hepatitis Vaccine, Hepatitis A, B, and C.
The list of tests you need to undergo for your pre-employment screening should be provided by your employer. In fact, this is one of the documents required for you to bring when you come for your Occupational Medical screening at Capital Health Screening Centre. Typically, these tests depend on your job title and the industry you work in.
Please remember to bring the below documents when you visit us for your Occupational Medical screening:
The below Occupational Health screening guests require 8 to 10 hours of fasting before coming for their tests:
The prices depend on the list of tests required in the letter given by your employer.
You can receive your result in:
2 working days for Basic Occupational Medical Screening or
3 working days for food handlers’ Occupational Medical Screening
Yes, any person, holding the original receipt of your medical screening, like your company's PRO, family member, or friend can collect your results.
Yes, be sure to give your correct email ID at the time of registration and ask for your results to be emailed to you.
Category C is a new designation introduced in the Standard Visa Screening Program, encompassing a diverse range of professions across various sectors as designated by the Ministry of Interior and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH).
Individuals falling under Category C are now mandated to undergo additional infectious disease testing and are required to obtain a hepatitis B vaccination.
Category C encompasses a diverse range of professions across various sectors, including:
Individuals falling under Categories Bi, Bii, and C are now required to undergo hepatitis B vaccination.
Compliance with hepatitis B vaccination requirements is subject to the following criteria:
Vaccination certificates or reports from outside the UAE require authentication/attestation and will not be approved otherwise.
Individuals should ensure they receive the necessary vaccinations and obtain proof of compliance as specified. Keeping records of the hepatitis B vaccination certificate and titer report is crucial.
Stay alert for notifications from the Ministry of Interior and regulatory authorities. Regularly check official communication channels and updates from the Capital Health Screening Centre.
