Tag Archives | Health Insurance

Expat Life Insurance in Dubai

By Dubai Expat Blog on May 1, 2019 in Daily Dubai, Living in Dubai

As an expat in Dubai living miles away from your country, you need to prepare yourself from unpleasant events. Whether it be a critical illness or inability to work or even commercial risks, you need to be protected by a reliable and highly reputable insurance company. One of the most important steps that you need […]

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Selecting a private health insurance provider in Dubai

By Dubai Expat Blog on September 20, 2016 in Living in Dubai, Health

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has implemented new legislation under which all residents, expat and Emirati, as well as their dependents, must have health insurance. While Emiratis are covered under a government-funded scheme, expats will need to make their own arrangements to make sure that they are covered under a suitable private health insurance scheme. […]

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Mandatory Insurance Scheme in Dubai: No visas without Medical Insurance now

By Dubai Expat Blog on August 11, 2015 in Cost of Living, Living in Dubai

Residents of Dubai applying for a new visa or visa renewal must provide proof of medical insurance. When applying for a new visa or visa renewal, a medical certificate must be presented. It is a document provided by the insurance company stating that a person is covered by medical insurance. Insurance companies have to provide […]

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No Residence Visas in Dubai without Health Insurance

By Dubai Expat Blog on July 20, 2015 in Cost of Living, Living in Dubai

The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has announced that no visas will be issued or renewed for workers whose employers have not paid for their insurance. The DHA said that it was working with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs to ensure that no work visas were issued to companies with more than 100 […]

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