Visa Medical in Abu Dhabi 2026: SEHA Visa Medical Centres (Al Shahama, Mussafah and More), Booking, What the Test Includes, Results, Family Members and Standard vs VIP Fees
The visa medical in Abu Dhabi — officially the visa screening — is done at a SEHA Disease Prevention and Screening Centre or another centre approved by the Department of Health (DOH). Every resident 18 and over needs it for a new residence visa and for every renewal; children under 18 do not. A standard test costs AED 250, you book it on the SEHA Visa Screening app, and the result usually arrives by SMS within 48 hours. This guide covers where to go (Al Shahama, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi city, the malls and Al Ain), booking, what the test includes, results, family members and children, and when a fast-track or VIP test is worth it.
🏥 Where is the visa medical center in Abu Dhabi?
SEHA runs a network of Disease Prevention and Screening Centres (DPSC) across the emirate, and a few private centres are approved by DOH for the same test. Any of them works for any Abu Dhabi visa — pick the one closest to you:
| Centre | Area | Usual timings |
|---|---|---|
| SEHA DPSC Abu Dhabi | Abu Dhabi city | Mon–Fri 7am–7pm, Sun 8am–5pm |
| SEHA DPSC Al Shahama | Al Shahama (north, towards Dubai road) | Mon–Fri 7am–4pm |
| SEHA DPSC Mussafah | Mussafah industrial area | Mon–Fri 7am–4pm |
| SEHA DPSC Al Qurm | Al Qurm Smart Services Centre, Makani Mall, Al Shamkha | Sun–Fri 9am–6pm |
| SEHA Al Wahda Mall · Mushrif Mall | City centre malls | Daily 9am–7pm |
| SEHA The Galleria Al Maryah Island | Al Maryah Island | Daily 10am–10pm |
| SEHA Baniyas · Etihad | Baniyas; Etihad staff centre | Mon–Fri 7am–4pm |
| SEHA Al Ain | Al Ain | Mon–Fri 7am–5pm, Sat–Sun 8am–5pm |
| SEHA Al Dhafra centres | Madinat Zayed, Ghayathi, Al Marfa, Sila, Sweihan | Mon–Fri 7am–4pm |
| Capital Health Screening Centre | Al Jazira Club, Mussafah (The Village Mall), Al Ain | Mon–Thu 7am–5pm, Fri & Sun 7am–4pm |
| Reem Hospital | Al Reem Island | 8am–5pm |
Timings as published in 2025–2026; last applications are usually taken 30 minutes before closing, and Ramadan hours differ. Check the SEHA app before you go.
Which centre do you recommend: Al Shahama or Mussafah?
The one nearest to where you live or work, at the earliest opening time. Al Shahama suits families in the north of Abu Dhabi and people coming from the Dubai side; Mussafah suits Mussafah, Khalifa City and Mohammed Bin Zayed City. For evenings or weekends, the mall centres (Al Wahda, Mushrif, The Galleria) are the easiest. Our visa medical and Emirates ID locations page shows them on a map.
Is there a visa medical near me in Abu Dhabi on Saturday?
Most SEHA centres close on Saturday. The mall centres (Al Wahda Mall, Mushrif Mall, The Galleria) and SEHA Al Ain open at weekends — the easiest choice if you work during the week.
📅 Do I need an appointment for the SEHA visa medical?
Recommended, not always required. Many centres accept walk-ins, but appointment holders are served first and the wait is much shorter. Book on the SEHA Visa Screening app (iOS and Android):
📂 What documents do I need for the visa medical in Abu Dhabi?
🧪 What does the Abu Dhabi visa medical test include?
Registration, a blood sample and a chest X-ray. Abu Dhabi screens every adult for HIV and tuberculosis — and unlike Dubai, Abu Dhabi uses a chest X-ray for every applicant. Some job categories have extra checks:
| Applicant | Tests |
|---|---|
| Wife, husband, adult son or daughter, parents | Blood test (HIV) and chest X-ray (TB) |
| Maids, nannies, private drivers | Also hepatitis B and other checks; pregnancy test for women |
| Barbers, beauticians, food handlers, nursery staff | Also hepatitis B, sometimes vaccination |
Is the visa medical painful or long?
No. It is one small blood sample and an X-ray that takes seconds. With an appointment, most people are in and out in 30–60 minutes. A pregnant woman should tell the staff before the X-ray.
📱 How long do Abu Dhabi visa medical results take, and how do I check them?
Up to 48 hours for a standard test, often less — SEHA sends an SMS when the result is ready. Check the status on TAMM (tamm.abudhabi), service Visa screening result: enter the application number from the SMS and your UID number from the visa page. The result goes to ICP electronically, so a fit result moves the visa on by itself. Our visa medical result check guide covers every emirate.
What if there is no SMS after 48 hours?
Check TAMM first. If the status is still pending, call SEHA on 80050 with the application number. Often a sample needs to be repeated, or the mobile number on the form was wrong.
What happens if the result is unfit?
The residence visa is not issued or renewed for that person. At renewal, some conditions such as treatable tuberculosis can lead to a conditional certificate and treatment instead. Act quickly: the entry permit or grace period keeps running, and an overstay costs AED 50 a day. Message us the same day.
💰 How much is the visa medical in Abu Dhabi, and is VIP worth it?
AED 250 for a standard test for a normal adult applicant, new or renewal. Faster packages cost more and are offered at selected centres only; the tests themselves are identical.
| Package | Fee | Usual result time |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | AED 250 | Up to 48 hours |
| Fast track | AED 350 | Quicker — often within 24 hours |
| Premium / VIP | AED 500 | Within 24 hours; same day at some centres if tested in the morning |
| Female domestic worker — new visa | AED 350 | Standard timing |
| Male domestic worker, barber, food handler — new visa | AED 300 | Standard timing |
| Pregnancy test (domestic workers) | AED 50 extra | — |
Fees as published by SEHA and the screening centres on 15 October 2026; the amount shown in the SEHA app or at the centre when you pay is the final reference.
When is a VIP visa medical worth it?
When the entry permit or grace period is close to ending, when travel is booked, or when you want a quiet waiting room. For a normal family renewal with weeks to spare, the standard test is enough.
👨👩👧 Do family members and children need the visa medical in Abu Dhabi?
Every family member 18 and over does; children under 18 do not. The test is repeated at each renewal: every two years on a 2-year family visa, every year for parents on a 1-year visa.
Does a sponsored wife need a pregnancy test?
No. The pregnancy test applies to female domestic workers only. A pregnant wife should simply tell the staff before the chest X-ray so the centre can follow its procedure.
Applying for the whole family? See our family visa in Abu Dhabi guide.
🆕 Old rules vs 2026: what changed in the Abu Dhabi visa medical?
| Topic | Before | Now (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Booking | Walk-in only, long queues | SEHA Visa Screening app with UAE Pass, time slots |
| Payment | Cash at the counter | Online: card, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay |
| Result | Collected from the centre | SMS and TAMM; sent to ICP electronically |
| Centres | A few city centres | Mall, Al Qurm and Al Dhafra centres, mobile clinic for companies |
🪪 What comes after the visa medical in Abu Dhabi?
After a fit result: Emirates ID biometrics if ICP asks for them, health insurance registered in the system (mandatory in Abu Dhabi — see our family visa health insurance guide), then the residence visa. Track it with our Emirates ID status check.
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📝 Quick recap
- Visa medical in Abu Dhabi: SEHA Disease Prevention and Screening Centres or DOH-approved centres (Capital Health, Reem Hospital).
- Standard AED 250, fast track AED 350, premium / VIP AED 500 at selected centres.
- Book on the SEHA Visa Screening app with UAE Pass; walk-ins accepted at many centres.
- Blood test and chest X-ray; result usually within 48 hours, checked on TAMM.
- Family members 18 and over only; repeated at every renewal.
🔗 Related guides
- How to check your UAE visa medical result online
- Family visa in Abu Dhabi
- Visa medical and Emirates ID locations
- Family visa health insurance
- Maid visa in Abu Dhabi
- Emirates ID status check
❓ Frequently asked questions
1. Where can I do the visa medical in Abu Dhabi?
At a SEHA Disease Prevention and Screening Centre (for example Al Shahama, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi city, Al Wahda Mall, Mushrif Mall, Al Qurm, Baniyas or Al Ain) or another DOH-approved screening centre such as Capital Health or Reem Hospital.
2. Do I need an appointment for the visa medical in Abu Dhabi?
An appointment is recommended, not always required. Book on the SEHA Visa Screening app with UAE Pass; many centres also accept walk-ins, but appointment holders are served first.
3. How long do Abu Dhabi visa medical results take?
A standard SEHA test usually takes up to 48 hours, often less; you get an SMS when the result is ready. Fast-track and premium tests are quicker.
4. How much is the visa medical test in Abu Dhabi?
AED 250 for a standard test for a normal adult applicant, new or renewal. Fast track is AED 350 and premium or VIP is AED 500 at selected centres.
5. Do children need a visa medical in Abu Dhabi?
No. Only family members 18 and over take the visa medical. Children under 18 are exempt.
6. What does the Abu Dhabi visa medical test include?
A short registration, a blood test and a chest X-ray. All adults are screened for HIV and tuberculosis; some job categories are also tested for hepatitis B and other conditions.
7. How do I check my Abu Dhabi visa medical result?
On TAMM, using the Visa screening result service: enter the application number from the SMS and your UID number. SEHA also sends an SMS when the result is ready.
8. What documents do I need for the visa medical in Abu Dhabi?
The original passport and the entry permit or visa application; for a renewal, the Emirates ID. Wear glasses or contact lenses if you normally do, and keep your phone with you for the SMS.
9. What are the timings of SEHA visa medical centres?
Most SEHA screening centres open Monday to Friday from 7am to 4pm. Mall centres such as Al Wahda Mall and Mushrif Mall usually open daily from 9am to 7pm. Check the SEHA app before you go.
10. Is there a SEHA visa medical centre in Al Shahama?
Yes. SEHA runs a Disease Prevention and Screening Centre in Al Shahama, usually open Monday to Friday, 7am to 4pm.
11. Is there a visa medical centre in Mussafah?
Yes. SEHA has a screening centre in Mussafah, and Capital Health runs a DOH-approved screening centre at The Village Mall in Mussafah.
12. What is the difference between standard and VIP visa medical in Abu Dhabi?
The tests are the same; only speed and comfort differ. Standard is AED 250 with a result within about 48 hours; premium or VIP is AED 500 with a result within 24 hours, and same day at some centres if you test in the morning.
13. Can my wife do the visa medical with me on the same day?
Yes. Each adult registers separately and gets his or her own SMS and application number, but you can book and go together.
14. Do parents need the visa medical in Abu Dhabi?
Yes. Parents on a family visa take the medical for the first visa and again at each yearly renewal.
15. Does a maid need a different visa medical in Abu Dhabi?
Domestic workers take extra tests. A new visa costs AED 350 for a female and AED 300 for a male domestic worker, and a pregnancy test (AED 50) may be added for women.
16. Can I do the Abu Dhabi visa medical in Dubai?
No. An Abu Dhabi visa needs the medical at an Abu Dhabi screening centre; a Dubai medical does not go to the Abu Dhabi file.
17. Is the visa medical needed for every renewal in Abu Dhabi?
Yes, for every resident 18 and over. The family visa is valid for 2 years, so adults repeat the test every 2 years; parents every year.
18. What happens if the Abu Dhabi visa medical result is unfit?
The residence visa is not issued or renewed for that person. Some conditions found at renewal, such as treatable tuberculosis, can lead to treatment and a conditional visa. Talk to us before the entry permit or grace period ends.
19. Can a company book the visa medical for its employees?
Yes. The SEHA app allows group bookings, and SEHA offers a mobile visa screening clinic that visits companies.
20. What comes after the visa medical in Abu Dhabi?
Emirates ID biometrics if ICP asks for them, health insurance in the system, and then the residence visa. The medical result goes to ICP electronically.
21. What is the SEHA visa medical phone number?
SEHA can be reached on 80050. Capital Health screening is on 800 727 336 and Reem Hospital on 800 7444.
Last reviewed 15 October 2026. Rules and fees are set by SEHA, the Department of Health Abu Dhabi and ICP and can change; the fees quoted are those published by SEHA and the screening centres on 15 October 2026, and the amount shown when you pay is the final reference. Every application is decided by the immigration authorities. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Main official sources: SEHA — visa screening, TAMM — visa screening result, Department of Health Abu Dhabi. FamilyVisa.ae is operated by 800 DOCS LLC SOC, a DET-licensed private visa services company in Dubai — not a government office.
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