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    COVID-19: These UAE visa applications do not need to get a medical fitness test

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    COVID-19: These UAE visa applications do not need to get a medical fitness test

    Some medical fitness centres in UAE have reopened after coronavirus-related closures


    Published:  June 07, 2020 18:46 Last updated:  June 28, 2020 18:07 Huda Tabrez, Senior News Editor

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    Visa applications typically include a medical test process as well. However, with COVID-19 related precautionary measures in place, some visa applicants do not currently need to get a medical fitness test done. Image Credit: Gulf News archive
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    Visa renewal requests are being processed without the need for applicants to go for a medical test. Image Credit: Gulf News archive
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    Update: From June 28, Dubai residence visas require a medical fitness test for renewal. The change is only for visas issued in Dubai and do not affect visas issued by other emirates. Read more: gulfnews.com/1.1593353002643 Image Credit: Gulf News archive
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    Visit visa applicants do not need to get a medical test either. Image Credit: Gulf News archive
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    Read more about how you can convert your visa status if your visa is cancelled here: https://gulfnews.com/1.1591455488341 Image Credit: Gulf News archive
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    If you are applying for a new employment, family or investor/partner visa, you need to get a medical test done. Image Credit: Gulf News archive
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