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UAE Healthcare / Pharma LawCabinet Resolution No. (4) of 2025 Regarding the Fees for Medical Examination for Expatriates Entering the State for Work or Residency and Occupational Health Examinations Provided by Health Facilities Affiliated with Emirates Health Services (EHS)

UAE Cabinet Resolution·Cabinet Resolution No. (4) of 2025

قرار مجلس الوزراء بشأن رسوم الفحوصات الطبية للوافدين إلى الدولة للعمل أو الإقامة وفحوصات الصحة المهنية التي تقدمها المنشآت الصحية التابعة لمؤسسة الإمارات للخدمات الصحية

Authoritative Arabic version per the official UAE Legislation portal

Issued Date
January 20, 2025
Effective from
March 16, 2025
Articles
6
Last synced
Jul 20, 2026

Plain-language summary

  • Sets official fees for medical exams required for expatriates entering the UAE for work or residency.
  • Covers occupational health exams provided by facilities under Emirates Health Services.
  • Applies to expatriate workers and residents needing health screening for visa or job purposes.
  • Standardizes pricing across Emirates Health Services health facilities for consistency.
  • Issued by the Cabinet in 2025 as Resolution No. 4.

Sets official fees for medical examinations required for expatriates entering the UAE for work or residency, and occupational health exams provided by Emirates…

Synced from the official UAE Legislation portal · Plain-language summary by the LEXAI editorial team

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6 articles

  1. 1

    Article 1

    Article (1) Definitions For the purpose of applying the provisions of the present Resolution, the following words and expressions shall bear the meanings assigned thereto respectively, unless the context requires otherwise: The State (UAE) : The United Arab Emirates. The EHS : The Emirates Health Services. Expatriates' Medical Examinations : The mandatory medical examinations that expatriates undergo to ensure that they are free from diseases that pose a risk to the public health.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 on the Fees for Medical Examination for Expatriates Entering the State for Work or Residency and Occupational Health Examinations Provided by Health Facilities Affiliated with Emirates Health Services (EHS) 2 Occupational Medical Examinations : The examinations undergone by occupants of the jobs set out in the Table attached to this Resolution to assess their exposure to pathogens due to the nature of their work and to detect signs of a disease caused by the work or workplace early in order to assess their health condition, ensure their ability to perform the job duties and identify any health hazards that they may be exposed to in the workplace or in the course of discharging their job duties.

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    Article 2

    Article (2) Service Fees In return for the medical examination and occupational medical examination services provided to expatriates coming to the State for work or residency by the health facilities affiliated with the EHS, the fees prescribed in the Table attached to this Resolution shall be collected as follows: 1. Fees for Medical Examinations for Expatriates Coming to the State for Work or Residency: The fees prescribed in Clauses (1) through (4) in the Table attached to this Resolution shall be collected in return for the medical examination services provided to expatriates coming to the State for work or residency purposes in order for them to obtain the Certificate of Medical Clearance proving that they are free from diseases that pose a risk to the public health. 2. Fees for Occupational Medical Examinations: The fees prescribed in Clauses (5) through (22) in the Table attached to this Resolution shall be collected in return for the Occupational Medical Examination services provided to occupants of jobs who work inside the State, including the UAE nationals and those who enjoy national treatment, in order for them to obtain the Occupational Health Fitness Certificate, based on an application submitted by any federal or local government entity in the State, any private entity, or any occupant of the jobs set out in the Table attached to this Resolution.

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 on the Fees for Medical Examination for Expatriates Entering the State for Work or Residency and Occupational Health Examinations Provided by Health Facilities Affiliated with Emirates Health Services (EHS) 3

  3. 3

    Article 3

    Article (3) Collection of Fees The Fees prescribed pursuant to this Resolution shall be collected in the manner determined by the Ministry of Finance.

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    Article 4

    Article (4) Executive Resolutions The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the EHS shall issue the resolutions necessary for the implementation of this Resolution.

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    Article 6

    Article (6) Publication and Entry into Force This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall enter into force (45) forty- five days following the date of its publication. Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum The Prime Minister Issued by Us: On: 20th Rajab 1446 AH Corresponding to: 20th January 2025 AD

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 on the Fees for Medical Examination for Expatriates Entering the State for Work or Residency and Occupational Health Examinations Provided by Health Facilities Affiliated with Emirates Health Services (EHS) 4 Table of Fees for Medical Examination and Occupational Medical Examination Services Attached to Cabinet Resolution No. (4) of 2025 Sr. Description of the Service Fees (AED) First: Medical Examination Services for Expatriates Coming to the State for Work or Residency 1. Medical Examination to obtain the Certificate of Medical Fitness for work or residency. (250) per application 2. Pregnancy Test for female domestic workers and for other workers who request to undergo such test for work or residency purposes. (50) per application 3. First dose of the Hepatitis B Vaccine. (50) Vaccination shall be limited to the categories specified in Cabinet Resolution No. (7) of 2008, referred to above. 4. Second and third doses of the Hepatitis B Vaccine. Free Second: Occupational Medical Examination Services 5. Medical Examination for workers in beauty salons, those who provide relevant services and workers in spas. (250) per application 6. Medical Examination for healthcare workers. (360) per application 7. Medical Examination for veterinary service workers. (250) per application 8. Medical Examination for workers who provide electrical services. (170) per application 9. Medical Examination for workers in the field of waste management and cleaning services. (180) per application 10. Medical Examination for workers exposed to ionizing radiation. (170) per application

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    Cabinet Resolution of 2025 on the Fees for Medical Examination for Expatriates Entering the State for Work or Residency and Occupational Health Examinations Provided by Health Facilities Affiliated with Emirates Health Services (EHS) 5 11. Medical Examination for drivers. (100) per application 12. Medical Examination for workers in the agricultural industries. (175) per application 13. Medical Examination for workers in car workshops and service centers. (300) per application 14. Medical Examination for workers in the construction field. (170) per application 15. Medical Examination for workers in the field of carpentry and those working in a noisy environment. (200) per application 16. Medical Examination for workers in cement, ceramics, concrete, textiles and fabric industries. (170) per application 17. Medical Examination for workers in the oil refining, plastic and chemical industries. (280) per application 18. Medical Examination for workers in the preparation and service of food (restaurants, cafes, or any other place preparing and serving food). (150) per application 19. Medical Examination for workers in glass industries. (170) per application 20. Medical Examination for workers in leather industries. (250) per application 21. Medical Examination for workers in educational establishments. (180) per application 22. Medical Examination for workers in maritime activities. (150) per application

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    Article 10

    Article (10) of Cabinet Resolution No. (7) of 2008, referred to above, is hereby repealed. In addition, any provision conflicting with or contradicting the provisions of this Resolution is hereby repealed.

Note: The Arabic text of this legislation is the authoritative version as per the official UAE Legislation portal.

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