Getting a health insurance policy in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, may seem daunting at first glance. However, we’ve crafted a concise yet comprehensive guide to walk you through the process and highlight crucial factors to consider. This blog is divided into three sections, each addressing different aspects of acquiring health insurance in Abu Dhabi:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Required Documents<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When embarking on the journey to purchase a health insurance policy in Abu Dhabi, it’s essential to understand the documentation required. Depending on your circumstances, you’ll fall into one of the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Entering the UAE for the First Time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Evisa or Employment Evisa with the entry date stamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 EID Application form<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Passport<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: You have a time limit of 13 days from the entry stamp date to purchase health insurance to avoid incurring HAAD fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Existing Residents in the UAE with an AUH Visa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Visa Copy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 EID Copy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Passport Copy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Certificate of Continuity (COC) from your previous insurer issued within the last 30 days. The current insurer you are applying with will be able to receive it from your previous insurer through the Shafafiya portal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: You have a time limit of 30 days from the expiration of your last insurance policy to purchase a new one to avoid HAAD fines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Existing Residents in the UAE with a Dubai or Northern Emirate Visa:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Previous Visa cancellation paper of your Dubai\/NE Visa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Visa Status Change paper showing your transition from Dubai\/NE to AUH<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 New Evisa or Employment Evisa with the entry date stamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 EID Application form<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Passport Copy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Returning Residents to the UAE:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Previous Visa<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Previous Visa cancellation paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 New Evisa or Employment Evisa with the entry date stamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 EID Application form<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Passport Copy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visa on Arrival Entrants:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Evisa or Employment Evisa with the entry date stamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 EID Application form<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Passport<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Entry stamp on the passport from immigration when arriving at the airport<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. HAAD Fines<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Health Authority of Abu Dhabi (HAAD) mandates health insurance coverage for all residents throughout the year. Failure to obtain insurance within the specified timelines results in fines. Fines will have to be paid after the insurance premium is paid so the insurer can release the policy documents. Fines can be paid through the TAMM portal.Here’s an overview:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Principals (Employees and Family Sponsors): AED 300 for every month uninsured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u2022 Dependents (Children, Spouses, Parents): AED 100 for every month uninsured.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Golden Visa Holders<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Golden Visa holders are not exempt from health insurance requirements. Purchasing a policy upon receiving the golden visa is crucial to avoid HAAD fines. The same fine structure applies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Navigating health insurance in Abu Dhabi requires attention to detail and adherence to regulations set by the Health Authority of Abu Dhabi. By understanding the required documents and potential fines, you can ensure compliance and peace of mind regarding your healthcare coverage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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