Once the entry permit is approved, a family visa moves into two practical steps that confuse many sponsors: the medical fitness test and the Emirates ID. This guide explains both, in the order they happen.
After the entry permit (and status change, if the family member is inside the UAE), adults and older children take the medical fitness test — a blood test and chest X-ray at an approved center. The medical application must be typed and linked to the visa file, or the result will not connect to the application.
Official source: Always confirm the latest requirements on the official website: ICP icp.gov.ae.
Step 2: The Emirates ID
The Emirates ID application runs with the visa. First-time applicants give biometrics (fingerprints and photo) at an ICP center when instructed. The card is printed after the visa is approved.
Putting it in order
Entry permit approved
Status change (if inside the UAE)
Medical fitness test (adults and older children)
Emirates ID application and biometrics
Residence visa stamping
Emirates ID card delivered
Common mistake: booking the medical before the application stage allows it, so the result does not link to the file and the test has to be repeated.
Conclusion
Medical first, then Emirates ID, then stamping — that is the back half of every family visa. Keep the steps in order and close together. For coordinated handling, send your case to our family visa service on WhatsApp.
After the entry permit is approved and the status change (if needed) is done. The medical must be linked to the visa application.
Who needs the medical test in a family visa?
Adults and children above the age threshold. Younger children are usually exempt.
What does the family medical include?
A blood test and chest X-ray at an approved center, the same as other residence medicals.
When is the Emirates ID done?
The Emirates ID application runs alongside the visa, with biometrics for first-time applicants. The card is issued after approval.
Can these steps be done together?
They happen in sequence but close together — medical first, then Emirates ID and stamping. Good coordination keeps the gap short.
Disclaimer: Bab Al Zahiah Typing Center is an independent professional service provider. We are not a government authority. Information on this website is provided for general guidance only and should be verified with the relevant UAE government authority before making decisions. Approval, rejection, timelines, fees, and requirements are controlled by the relevant authority.
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