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Dubai Now Requires All Residents to Maintain Active Health Insurance

Coverage is required for visa issuance and renewal under the Dubai Health Authority.

By The Daily Dubai · Published 25 July 2026

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Health insurance is mandatory for all Dubai residents including expats and is required for visa issuance and renewal under the Dubai Health Authority according to item [38].

Employers must provide health insurance for employees and dependants while self employed individuals and freelancers must arrange their own coverage before visa issuance according to item [38].

The minimum health coverage standard is the Essential Benefits Plan which requires an annual limit of AED 150000 and covers inpatient outpatient emergency and maternity care according to item [38].

Car insurance is legally required to drive and register any vehicle in Dubai with at least third party liability insurance needed for Mulkiya registration according to item [38].

Sources: perplexity-sonar.

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dubaipractical.com · Insurance

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