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HELLO TO ALL, CAN A RESIDENCE VISA TRANSFER FROM DUBAI TO ABUDHABI IS POSSIBLE SO THAT IT CAN AVOID VISA MEDICAL CHECK, PLEASE I NEED AN ADVICE!!!

Abee wrote:

Hi SIAS,

Dear thanks a lot for your valuable info. SIAS, pls if can tell that 'visa detailed paper' we have to get from immigration and also has to stamped from them?? or it is already issued at the time of our visa issuing time and should be there with our current sponser?. thx...

hi abee, if your transferring from dubai to abudhabi what you should do? should you cancel your visa before applying to new one? or it is possible to transfer ur visa from dubai to abudhabi? please help coz my husband wants to work in abudhabi but afraid he will fail medical.he also has hepa but hbeag negative.thanks for the time.......

Dear all,

            Kindly help me out for the latest rules regarding Medical clearance of Hep B, since now I have got an very good offer in Abudhabi as a Team leader in OIL & GAS construction field, I dont want to loose the Job, but the Hep B is pulling my legs, can anyone reply immdly with the latest rules as of 27/ 03 / 2010. Expecting your advice / reply / anyother way to follow.

Dear members,

I am wondering why the forum has been silent for days, I hope everyone is doing fine.  Please don't lose hope, just keep on praying.

Bhairav,

The rule is still the same.  All new visa application will be tested for Hepa B, if found positive, you will be deported.  I assume you only want to transfer to another company, this is possible only thru VISA TRANSFER, that is transferring the sponsorship under the new company.  But if this is not possible, I recommend you not to grab new opportunity, because in general, new company means NEW VISA APPLICATION, the only exception is VISA TRANSFER.

I hope this little information will help you decide. All the best!

bhairav wrote:

Dear all,

            Kindly help me out for the latest rules regarding Medical clearance of Hep B, since now I have got an very good offer in Abudhabi as a Team leader in OIL & GAS construction field, I dont want to loose the Job, but the Hep B is pulling my legs, can anyone reply immdly with the latest rules as of 27/ 03 / 2010. Expecting your advice / reply / anyother way to follow.

I encouraged everyone with the same medical condition, be it a healthy carrier or not, to just forget about getting a job in UAE. It is confirmed that they will reject you, there's no work around until the legislation changed.

I have got a good job and had to let it go because of this visa problem. They would not deport you straight away, you normally would have around 30 days to stay in the country after your current visa has been canceled.

Has anyone heard about the rumor of legislation changes?

are you sure maldives? but in the report it's depends only to the employer if they will hire you despite of your condition. How true is that? Do you think in Oman has this kind of rules? Thanks.

can anyone suggest any medicine which hides Hep B at the time of VISA medicals. Details needed

Yes, I am very sure
I think all GCC countries have the same rules, including KSA. I'm not sure about Levant countries.

sol123 wrote:

are you sure maldives? but in the report it's depends only to the employer if they will hire you despite of your condition. How true is that? Do you think in Oman has this kind of rules? Thanks.

i am hoping that the rules will be changed soon, God Bless Us all..

Idel wrote:

Dear members,

I am wondering why the forum has been silent for days, I hope everyone is doing fine.  Please don't lose hope, just keep on praying.

Bhairav,

The rule is still the same.  All new visa application will be tested for Hepa B, if found positive, you will be deported.  I assume you only want to transfer to another company, this is possible only thru VISA TRANSFER, that is transferring the sponsorship under the new company.  But if this is not possible, I recommend you not to grab new opportunity, because in general, new company means NEW VISA APPLICATION, the only exception is VISA TRANSFER.

I hope this little information will help you decide. All the best!

bhairav wrote:

Dear all,

            Kindly help me out for the latest rules regarding Medical clearance of Hep B, since now I have got an very good offer in Abudhabi as a Team leader in OIL & GAS construction field, I dont want to loose the Job, but the Hep B is pulling my legs, can anyone reply immdly with the latest rules as of 27/ 03 / 2010. Expecting your advice / reply / anyother way to follow.

hello if the visa transfer is the only solution, is it possible that dubai visa be transfer to abudhabi? it is really hard and risky nowadays my husband didnt know what to he has a good offer in abudhabi but he cant accept bcoz of hepa issue.

2 months to go and counting......im really anxious of my visa renewal. May Allah protect us!

JhannaElle wrote:

2 months to go and counting......im really anxious of my visa renewal. May Allah protect us!

can i ask you about the visa transfer is it possible to transfer sponsorship from dubai to abudhabi? does it need a medical check? thanks!!! May god bless u and help you to pass the medical

JhannaElle wrote:

2 months to go and counting......im really anxious of my visa renewal. May Allah protect us!

hi Jhanna,

May I know your line of profession and the industry of your company?
I'll pray for you! God Bless!

JhannaElle wrote:

2 months to go and counting......im really anxious of my visa renewal. May Allah protect us!

is there any prob for renewal???  i think hbsag is a problem only for new visa.

rafeekmk wrote:

JhannaElle wrote:

2 months to go and counting......im really anxious of my visa renewal. May Allah protect us!

is there any prob for renewal???  i think hbsag is a problem only for new visa.

do you think they dont test hbsag when renewing visa? can a residnce visa be transfer to abudhabi? where you from?

jill13 wrote:

rafeekmk wrote:

JhannaElle wrote:

2 months to go and counting......im really anxious of my visa renewal. May Allah protect us!

is there any prob for renewal???  i think hbsag is a problem only for new visa.

do you think they dont test hbsag when renewing visa? can a residnce visa be transfer to abudhabi? where you from?

JillM ...

For renewal of visa they are not checking hbsag. ( read all post in this forum under this current thread hepatitis B infection)

i have no idea about the transfer....

look here clearly saying that oiginal medical certificate i srequired. so i think Medical testing will be there. But i donno are they going to consider it as a new application or as a renewal.. if they are considering it as new, your husband will be in trouble. i would suggest you to contact PRO of the abudhabi motor company( where your husband is planning to get a job)or PRO of any other company to clarify it. Best option will be to contact ministry of Naturalization&Residency  600 5 22222.   


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hi, everyone! anybody has an idea if UK is strict with hepa b? i am not sure if it was mentioned anywhere on this forum.. i am an inactive carrier.

i need ur response please.. thanks in advance..

Hi Everyone, just let me share my personal experience which is conflicting all the posts here. i have stamped my new visa in Dubai in March 2008. I have been staying in UAE for the last 15 years. AT present, i am working with a semi govt. company in the engineering field as a manager.
I have given blood donation during september 2008 to one of the govt. hospitals. I have received a call from the hospital around January 2009 that i have some problem with my blood and they have asked me to come for a screening. I thought it could be HIV as i am not aware that  HBV is also one of the broblems. The test result was negative and i thought that the medical staff was wrong in calling. Later, in 2009 December, I went for a second marriage in Dubai courts which requires pre-marital medical screening. The medical staff told me that i have HBV and asked my spouse whether she is ready to marry. After she has accepted, the govt. clinic has given a letter to Dubai courts that i have HBV. The marriage was over in December.
The govt. clinic is aware of my HBV who has my full details. If this is a serious issue, they would have deported me on the same day or atleast in the next month. God's grace, nothing happened so far. i am due to renew my visa next March. i have approached one of the hepatologist and as per his advise, I can continue in the same company if i am not falling within the categories mentioned. This will be a problem if i have to change my job.
I hope this will lessen the tension of some of the people suffering like me. I am planning to go to see the doctor who has adviced me that I have HBV in the same govt. hospital and try to get the response. Please allow me some time to approach them and get the relevant information. I don't think that disclosing the names is not a problem. Moreover, i have disclosed my health problem to many of my colleagues but no negative impact from any one them so far. let us hope that we will have a good resolution sooner.

dingdong wrote:

Hi Everyone, just let me share my personal experience which is conflicting all the posts here. i have stamped my new visa in Dubai in March 2008. I have been staying in UAE for the last 15 years. AT present, i am working with a semi govt. company in the engineering field as a manager.
I have given blood donation during september 2008 to one of the govt. hospitals. I have received a call from the hospital around January 2009 that i have some problem with my blood and they have asked me to come for a screening. I thought it could be HIV as i am not aware that  HBV is also one of the broblems. The test result was negative and i thought that the medical staff was wrong in calling. Later, in 2009 December, I went for a second marriage in Dubai courts which requires pre-marital medical screening. The medical staff told me that i have HBV and asked my spouse whether she is ready to marry. After she has accepted, the govt. clinic has given a letter to Dubai courts that i have HBV. The marriage was over in December.
The govt. clinic is aware of my HBV who has my full details. If this is a serious issue, they would have deported me on the same day or atleast in the next month. God's grace, nothing happened so far. i am due to renew my visa next March. i have approached one of the hepatologist and as per his advise, I can continue in the same company if i am not falling within the categories mentioned. This will be a problem if i have to change my job.
I hope this will lessen the tension of some of the people suffering like me. I am planning to go to see the doctor who has adviced me that I have HBV in the same govt. hospital and try to get the response. Please allow me some time to approach them and get the relevant information. I don't think that disclosing the names is not a problem. Moreover, i have disclosed my health problem to many of my colleagues but no negative impact from any one them so far. let us hope that we will have a good resolution sooner.

good to hear from you dindong.....

you stamped your current visa before the implimentation of new visa rules.....  i am working in medical facility and i have come across somany hbv carriers. They were here for long time and they will be  here  as long as they are holding the current position/ company. but if they are going to apply for a new visa, the story will change... meaning that current rule is applicable only for new visa and authorities will not take any actions for those who already have visa. as long as you are holding the current position you are safe and you can renew......  this is what i understood by reading the decree.


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hi dingdong. thanks for your post! i keep on thinking whether to undergo medical check up here in the UAE and i'm so afraid that if they will discover my case, i will be deported. This means that the rule for deportation applies only on new visa applicants.

But still I am having doubts. When they discover that you are HBV carrier on your marriage, you are allowed only after the acceptance of your wife. My question is this, do you have any idea why the government is not issuing Residence Visa for housewives with HBV?

hi rafeek, this is also conflicting on my part. In my understanding, the rule was first issued on April 21, 2008 and was implemented on July 1, 2008.  My medical exam was on 2nd week of July 2008, 2 weeks after the implementation of the law. Which for me, if they had discovered that I am HBV, I will also be deported.  Until now this is still a big question on how I was able to get the Fit Clearance.

I have read from ding dong and other guys since the forum was very silent for a few days, can anyone tell me what will be the status of deportation or clearance certificate for Mission Visa holders who are working in Construction sites. Reply as early as possible. Anybody from MOH in Abudhabi please reply.

Hi,

I have been offered Service Engineer position in Dubai to attend industrial machinery in UAE. They have offered visa of Abu dhabi and I shall be residing at Dubai only (As they confirmed). Is it technically correct or should I advice them to arrange Dubai visa?

Is medical requirement for Dubai & Abu dhabi are same?My second concern is that I am a cronic Hepatitis B carrier.My wife and kids does not have the same.
I'm not really sure if my Hepatitis B positive infection would jeopardize my employment.

Please, anyone who's knowledgeable about visa procedure or have similar experience on this or Should I consult with company's HR? This is a new visa application.

Thanks and seeking for your good advice.

Idel wrote:

hi rafeek, this is also conflicting on my part. In my understanding, the rule was first issued on April 21, 2008 and was implemented on July 1, 2008.  My medical exam was on 2nd week of July 2008, 2 weeks after the implementation of the law. Which for me, if they had discovered that I am HBV, I will also be deported.  Until now this is still a big question on how I was able to get the Fit Clearance.

i will say that you are a lucky persone......

you got either they (= who conducted test for u) were ignorent about the changes in the rule or a false negetive result(very very rare possibility). They made mandatory to conduct in test in govt public health centres as some of the private medical centres were not following the rules.SEHA ( abudhabi) took over the test only from jan 2009. (if iam not mistaken).

Dear Rafeekmk, is the rule same for investers also? Appreciate if you can let me know this. I have a plan of changing my job and start my own business.

bunty1001 wrote:

Hi,

I have been offered Service Engineer position in Dubai to attend industrial machinery in UAE. They have offered visa of Abu dhabi and I shall be residing at Dubai only (As they confirmed). Is it technically correct or should I advice them to arrange Dubai visa?

Is medical requirement for Dubai & Abu dhabi are same?My second concern is that I am a cronic Hepatitis B carrier.My wife and kids does not have the same.
I'm not really sure if my Hepatitis B positive infection would jeopardize my employment.

Please, anyone who's knowledgeable about visa procedure or have similar experience on this or Should I consult with company's HR? This is a new visa application.

Thanks and seeking for your good advice.

Hi Bunty, the rule is same across UAE. If your visa is new, there is no chance of getting the visa stamped on your passport. if you are an existing resident, as confirmed by rafeekmk, you don't have any problem.

what about the acceptance or denial for Mission visa holders, can they work, anyone kindly reply me.

Gents, please also read the article from MOH web site,
as per this, even renewal is also not possible.
Hi Rafeekmk, what do you say about this?

dingdong wrote:

Hi Bunty, the rule is same across UAE. If your visa is new, there is no chance of getting the visa stamped on your passport. if you are an existing resident, as confirmed by rafeekmk, you don't have any problem.

Rule is same across UAE. Rule same to private worker,gvt worker, wife/ husband childrens, and u will not get even student visa.   

Hope this rule will get changed soon.......

However plz always try to get updated information from the public health centres. if you are in abudabi visit go to seha public health first floor room no 27. infectoius disease room.

bunty1001 i will say wait till the rule change...... it will be very difficult to adjust with deportation within the first month or so after coming here. (or discuss the issue with the HR)

Regarding the investor visa i have no clear idea. However i saw one reply to the same issue in gulf news . scroll down to the end of the page, you can see reply by AJ buisiness owner.


About the mission visa i have no clue.

dingdong wrote:

Gents, please also read the article from MOH web site,
as per this, even renewal is also not possible.
Hi Rafeekmk, what do you say about this?

hi dingdong,

this issue has been a long debate since its implementation. if you will read this forum from the first page, all visa renewals passed the necessary medical exam, except for 2 members whose profession is related to food handling.

As of this date, no HBV carrier (member)has been issued residency visa. That is why we can conclude that this law applies only to NEW APPLICATION.  There are also other members where the examining doctor told them that if it is new application, they will not be given Fit Certification.

hi rafeek,

I do think that I am lucky when i passed the exam after the new law was implemented.  Anyway, let's just hope that this law will change, as soon as possible.

dingdong wrote:

Gents, please also read the article from MOH web site,
as per this, even renewal is also not possible.
Hi Rafeekmk, what do you say about this?

Hi ding dong...

from the MOH news details 387 clarify the doubts in news details 386 link here
it is as follows..
"""......In the case of Hepatitis-b test, the decree states that a foreigner who enters the UAE to live, study or work shall undergo the test in two phases, the first test will be conducted during the first entry into the country, but during the renewal of residence permit only six categories of expatriates will undergo the test. They include babysitters, maids, private drivers, kindergarten and nursery supervisors, barbers, beauty, health and fitness club employees and workers of all food outlets, including cooks and butchers""".

Even before the implimentation of the new rule person with hbsag were not allowed to work in the above mentioned groups..But at that time even if they are unfit for such jobs they could easily change to other job without the deportation.

Now as far as renewal is concerned only these group ( above mentioned groups)will undergo for hbsag. ( Hopefully they are free off hbsag since they have a visa for such jobs)

Hope it clarified the doubts....

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Hi,

As per the DHA site



Which states that:-

To protect Dubai population from imported Infectious Diseases all expatriates wishing to work or reside in Dubai, U.A.E must be subjected for some tests. Medical Fitness Services is the Centre for Infectious Diseases Screening and it is a requirement to get your Visa stamped in your Passport.


Rules & Regulations
Any person working as a food handler i.e. Food Industry, Restaurant, Housemaids, etc.
This category-screening package includes: - HIV test. - HBV test. - Chest X-ray.
Interpretation: Positive result of any test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.
Same tests will be done for Visa renewal.
Any person with Visa category as a Dependant (Housewives, Fathers, Mothers, etc.)
Only HIV test is required for both New cases and Visa renewal.
Test Interpretation: Positive result of the test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.

All other categories
The screening package for new cases is:
HIV
Chest X-ray.
For Visa renewal: Only HIV test is required.
Interpretation: Positive result of the test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.

In that case, I shall be fall under other categories hence subject to go under only HIV and chest X-ray. If it is so than how can they deport me if it is new visa application.

Hi,

I agree if that's how the interpretation means, you (and most of us) should fall under the other category. However, how's your visa application? Has it been approved or not?

bunty1001 wrote:

Hi,

As per the DHA site



Which states that:-

To protect Dubai population from imported Infectious Diseases all expatriates wishing to work or reside in Dubai, U.A.E must be subjected for some tests. Medical Fitness Services is the Centre for Infectious Diseases Screening and it is a requirement to get your Visa stamped in your Passport.


Rules & Regulations
Any person working as a food handler i.e. Food Industry, Restaurant, Housemaids, etc.
This category-screening package includes: - HIV test. - HBV test. - Chest X-ray.
Interpretation: Positive result of any test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.
Same tests will be done for Visa renewal.
Any person with Visa category as a Dependant (Housewives, Fathers, Mothers, etc.)
Only HIV test is required for both New cases and Visa renewal.
Test Interpretation: Positive result of the test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.

All other categories
The screening package for new cases is:
HIV
Chest X-ray.
For Visa renewal: Only HIV test is required.
Interpretation: Positive result of the test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.

In that case, I shall be fall under other categories hence subject to go under only HIV and chest X-ray. If it is so than how can they deport me if it is new visa application.

Hi Bunty,

I'm afraid it will be risky on your part. As per my knowledge, no expat (member of this forum) was given Fit Clearance for New Visa Application even if the profession is not on that list. Everyone will undergo the HBV screening, and I suppose that even Visa Renewal is also undergoing the Hepa Test, the only difference is that you will get Fit Certificate only if it is renewal. Since it will be your first time to apply for residency, you might have a problem.  So I suggest to better consult with your HR first before taking the risk. 

Whatever your decision is, my prayers are with you.  Keep in touch.

Maldives13 wrote:

Hi,

I agree if that's how the interpretation means, you (and most of us) should fall under the other category. However, how's your visa application? Has it been approved or not?

bunty1001 wrote:

Hi,

As per the DHA site



Which states that:-

To protect Dubai population from imported Infectious Diseases all expatriates wishing to work or reside in Dubai, U.A.E must be subjected for some tests. Medical Fitness Services is the Centre for Infectious Diseases Screening and it is a requirement to get your Visa stamped in your Passport.


Rules & Regulations
Any person working as a food handler i.e. Food Industry, Restaurant, Housemaids, etc.
This category-screening package includes: - HIV test. - HBV test. - Chest X-ray.
Interpretation: Positive result of any test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.
Same tests will be done for Visa renewal.
Any person with Visa category as a Dependant (Housewives, Fathers, Mothers, etc.)
Only HIV test is required for both New cases and Visa renewal.
Test Interpretation: Positive result of the test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.

All other categories
The screening package for new cases is:
HIV
Chest X-ray.
For Visa renewal: Only HIV test is required.
Interpretation: Positive result of the test will render the individual unfit to work in Dubai, U.A.E.

In that case, I shall be fall under other categories hence subject to go under only HIV and chest X-ray. If it is so than how can they deport me if it is new visa application.

Thanks Bunty for the news, Shall we put like this, NEW VISA APPLICATIONS NO HBV tests, is it true, and also confirm whether this rule applies to ABUDHABI. Please do reply.

Dear Friends,

I would like to advise all the new comersÂ’ to read the Posts from page one till end regardless to discuss old stories again and again. There you can find who lost who got the visa new or old or renewal.

from well wisher for all

My understanding is that the MOH link that you folks are referring to above has been there for many years. MOH never updated that webpage even though the law was changed in 2008.
Am I accurate in saying that, or did MOH just put up those testing guidelines reecently?

I think you are right Universal12

Rules are same across UAE.

universal12 wrote:

My understanding is that the MOH link that you folks are referring to above has been there for many years. MOH never updated that webpage even though the law was changed in 2008.
Am I accurate in saying that, or did MOH just put up those testing guidelines reecently?

Hi All,

Link which I've pasted shows the web page was last modified on 1st April 2009.

Also, From Page 1 to till date, there may be hardly one or two cases for new application rest all are of renewal or family and too, It was not clear about the category which they have applied for.