# Health Insurance for Visitors in the UAE
**Published:** 2023-11-14T12:00:36.994Z
**Updated:** 2026-08-13T13:02:29.116Z
**Author:** Mousree Das
**Reviewer:** Toshita Chauhan
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Dubai has announced that all visitors to the emirate will be required to have mandatory health insurance.
As per recent reports, this mandatory health insurance plan will cover the costs of emergency medical treatment, hospitalisation, and repatriation to the visitor’s home country (if necessary).
This insurance plan will be a requirement for obtaining a visit visa to Dubai, and visitors will be required to provide proof of their insurance when entering the country.
The decision is expected to benefit visitors and the healthcare sector in Dubai, which has seen an increase in medical tourism in recent years. Medical tourism is the practice of travelling to another country to receive medical treatment, and Dubai has become a popular destination for medical tourists due to its world-class healthcare facilities and services.
The new policy will also help ensure that visitors don’t face financial difficulties in the event of an unexpected medical emergency, as the costs of medical treatment can be expensive.
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has stated that it will work with insurance providers to ensure that visitors have access to affordable and comprehensive health insurance coverage. The DHA will also work with relevant government entities to implement the new policy effectively.
## Some Popular Health Insurance Plans to Consider
Check out the table below for some popular health insurance plans in the UAE -
| Plan | Details |
| --- | --- |
| **Takaful Emarat Marjan AUH** | Medical Cover Up to AED 250,000
Outpatient/Inpatient Maternity Services Covered
Dental & Gum Treatment
Vision and Hearing Aids
In-Patient Services Include Ambulance Service, Accommodation for Accompanying Individuals, and More
Pre-Existing & Chronic Conditions (Subject to a Waiting Period of 6 Months) |
| **Orient Takaful Plan 5 (AUH)** | Medical Cover Up to AED 250,000
Maternity Services
Outpatient/In-Patient Services
Pre-Existing and Chronic Conditions Covered |
| **Adamjee Pearl (AUH)** | Medical Cover Up to AED 1,000,000
Outpatient/Inpatient Maternity Services
Dental and Gum Treatment
Vision and Hearing Aids
Alternative Medication Covered
Essential Vaccines and Preventative Services |
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All coverage in AED\*
## Making Dubai Safer for Visitors
Dubai is known for its hospitality and welcoming attitude towards visitors, and this new policy will reiterate the Emirates’ commitment to ensuring a safe and enjoyable stay for everyone visiting Dubai.
As per various reports, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) recently stated that all visitors are now required to have mandatory health insurance before entering Dubai. This decision has come into effect to cut down the risks associated with unexpected medical emergencies and difficulties faced by visitors when in Dubai. The mandatory health insurance will cover the costs of emergency medical treatment, hospitalisation, and repatriation to the visitor’s home country, if necessary. This decision is expected to help visitors and the healthcare sector in Dubai, which has seen a rapid increase in medical tourism lately.
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