UAE Medical Test and Emirates ID:
Fitness Test, Typing and Biometrics
Most residence visa applicants aged 18 and over must pass a medical fitness test at an approved centre, then register biometrics for the Emirates ID. Typing centres prepare the visa and ID applications for you. Maven& books the appointments, prepares the applications and follows each step.
- Appointments booked for you
- Applications prepared and checked
- Transparent, itemised pricing
- Get your free setup quote
- Medical test and Emirates ID partner
Medical test from age
Residence visa applicants aged 18 and over complete the test.
Steps in the process
Medical fitness test, typing and biometrics.
Team from start to launch
One consultant handles your application, approvals, visas and bank account introductions.
- The process
What the medical test and Emirates ID involve
Medical fitness test
A health screening at an approved centre, required for residence visas.
Typing services
Preparation and submission of visa and ID forms through authorised typing centres.
Emirates ID biometrics
Fingerprints and a photo taken at an authorised centre to issue your Emirates ID.
Appointments and follow-up
Booking and tracking so each step is completed in order.
What are the key rules for the medical test and Emirates ID?
The order of the steps matters, and requirements can change.
- Medical test: applicants aged 18 and over are tested at an approved health centre, and people found medically unfit are not granted a residence visa.
- Biometrics: fingerprints and a photo are registered for the Emirates ID.
- Typing centres: authorised centres file applications and can handle many services.
- Order: the medical test comes before the residence visa application.
- Expiry: the Emirates ID expires with the residence visa.
- Step by step
Medical test and Emirates ID, step by step
Each step has a clear owner, so you know what we do and what you attend.
| Step | What happens | Who does it |
|---|---|---|
| Medical fitness test | Health screening at an approved centre | You attend, we book it |
| Typing and application | Forms filed with the authority | We prepare, a typing centre submits |
| Biometrics | Fingerprints and photo for the Emirates ID | You attend |
| Visa and ID issued | Visa stamped or issued digitally and ID delivered | The authority issues |
- Services
Three medical and Emirates ID services
Test Booking
Before your visa
- Approved centre booked
- Documents checked
- Result tracked
- Next step prepared
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
Services
For applications
- Visa and ID forms prepared
- Documents checked
- Submitted through authorised centres
- Status tracked
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
Application
For your ID card
- Biometrics appointment
- Application prepared
- Card delivery tracked
- Renewal dates noted
Final cost depends on your case, premises and visas, and is confirmed in your itemised quote.
How much does medical test and Emirates ID cost?
There is no single price, because the total depends on your case, the authority fees and the work involved. Maven& gives you an itemised quote that lists every government and service fee before you commit.
- Government and authority fees
- Medical test and Emirates ID, where required
- Typing and application fees
- Extra approvals, if your case needs them
- Attestation or translation, if needed
- Maven& service fee
- How it works
How the medical test and Emirates ID work in 5 steps
Prepare your file
We confirm your visa type and the documents you need.
Book the medical test
We book the test at an approved centre.
Complete the test
You attend, and the result is submitted for your application.
Register biometrics
You attend the biometrics appointment for the Emirates ID.
Receive your ID
The Emirates ID is issued with your residence visa.
Documents required for medical test and Emirates ID
Most applications need only a few documents to start. Send us what you have and we will tell you what is missing for your case.
- Passport copy with sufficient validity
- Passport-size photograph on a white background
- Current UAE visa and Emirates ID, if you live in the UAE
- Trade licence and establishment card, for company-sponsored visas
- Medical fitness test result, where required
- Marriage and birth certificates, for family cases, attested where required
- Employment contract or sponsor documents, where required
- Approval documents, where your case is regulated
- Why Maven&
Why choose Maven& for medical test and Emirates ID
One dedicated consultant
One consultant handles your trade licence, visas, Ejari and bank account introductions, so you never repeat yourself to a new team.
Transparent, itemised pricing
Every quote lists government fees, office, visa and service costs line by line, with no hidden extras after you sign.
Right route checked before you pay
Rules and requirements change by visa type and authority. We check your route and eligibility before you pay a fee.
Licence, visas and bank in one process
Company formation, residence visas, corporate tax registration and bank introductions are handled as one coordinated plan.
- FAQs
medical test and Emirates ID: frequently asked questions
Residence visa applicants aged 18 and over complete a medical fitness test at an approved centre. Rules for younger applicants differ.
It includes a health screening, such as a blood test and a chest X-ray, at an approved centre. The exact checks depend on the visa type and the rules in force.
A typing centre is an authorised office that prepares and submits visa and Emirates ID applications to the authorities on your behalf.
It depends on the visa type and authority. After biometrics, many cards arrive within a few weeks, and we track the status.
People found medically unfit are not granted a residence visa. Some conditions can be treated and retested, so ask us about your case.
The medical test applies to applicants aged 18 and over. Younger children follow different rules, which we confirm for your case.
Yes. It is renewed with the residence visa and expires with it. See visa renewal and cancellation.
The cost depends on your case, the authority fees and the work involved, so there is no single price. Maven& gives you an itemised quote before you commit. Try the cost calculator.
The timeline depends on your case, the authority, your documents and any approvals. We give you a timeline for your case before you start. See the 5-step process.
Yes. We confirm your route and eligibility, prepare the application, manage approvals and follow the process through to your Emirates ID. Final approvals are always the authority\u2019s decision. Contact us for an itemised quote.
Reviewed by the Maven& corporate setup team. Last reviewed: October 2026. Rules and fees change, so we confirm current requirements with the relevant authority before you commit.
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