Know who must be covered

In Dubai the employer must provide health insurance for the employee; the sponsor for family members and domestic staff. Having a policy is a condition for the residence visa.

There are basic plans (minimum DHA-standard cover) and enhanced ones. Compare cover, clinic network, dental, medication and limits across insurers.

Buy from a licensed insurer

Buy the policy from an insurance company or broker accredited by the DHA. Make sure the plan meets the DHA minimum requirements for the visa.

Link the policy to your visa

An active policy is needed when issuing/renewing the residence visa — insurance details are checked in the process. Keep the policy valid to avoid penalties.

How to get health insurance in Dubai

Official source: The Official UAE Government Portal (u.ae) · DHA — Dubai Health Authority

Procedure per the official UAE government portal u.ae ('Getting a health insurance') and DHA requirements. Minimum cover and policy prices depend on the plan and insurer and change — check current terms on u.ae and dha.gov.ae. We don't invent numbers.

Official authorities

Direct links to the relevant government departments.

u.ae — Getting a health insurance DHA — Dubai Health Authority

Step by step

1
Know who must be covered
In Dubai the employer must provide health insurance for the employee; the sponsor for family members and domestic staff. Having a policy is a condition for the residence visa.
2
Choose a plan
There are basic plans (minimum DHA-standard cover) and enhanced ones. Compare cover, clinic network, dental, medication and limits across insurers.
Documents:Emirates ID / visaPassportFamily members' details
3
Buy from a licensed insurer
Buy the policy from an insurance company or broker accredited by the DHA. Make sure the plan meets the DHA minimum requirements for the visa.
4
Link the policy to your visa
An active policy is needed when issuing/renewing the residence visa — insurance details are checked in the process. Keep the policy valid to avoid penalties.