Frequently Asked Questions
Check out our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ to find answers to your queries.
On Prophet Muhammad's birthday, our centers will be closed on Friday 29th September 2023, and will reopen on Sunday 1st October 2023.
Check out our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ to find answers to your queries.
Residency Visa 
Documents Required for Residency
Appointment Booking
Result Collection
Mobile Screening Unit
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. The mobile screening unit will travel to your facility for group appointments of 20-200 people.
As long as you have a minimum of 20 employees for screening, there will be no additional charge to bring the mobile unit to your facility. Additional charges may apply for locations outside city of Abu Dhabi or smaller group sized appointments.
