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on 23 Feb 2014
Am fahis, I reached in Dubai on feb 3rd for a job in a IT solutions company. Now am facing 2 problems.. 1. My employer taken me for ERP consultancy job and this product is new to UAE ( not completely ) when i asked him about the Medical and all, he told that we have two months time so no issue for that.. i need to know that if it is getting delayed..is there any problem for me..? 2. am a smoker..not a chain smoker..but when i reached here..due to the climate here.was high like up to 6 in a day..now reduced also again from yesterday.so if i get any problems in my medical...what ll happen..? can i get more chance to do that...?? i read lots of discussions..but still i need a detailed answer ASAP. please help.. Thanks Fahis T
Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Feb 2014 - 08:10
Hi Fahis, I'm not quite sure what your main concern is - is it the fact that you're a smoker?

In general, the medical tests for Dubai include tensing for certain communicable diseases, including tuberculosis, leprosy and HIV/AIDS. If you're applying for certain visa categories (babysitters, housemaids, nursery and kindergarten employees, employees at barber shops, health clubs and restaurants) you will need to take a test for hepatitis B. If you are not affected by one of the above diseases you shouldn't have too much to worry about. 
Anonymous (not verified) on 25 Feb 2014 - 09:11
Thanks catherine for your reply..if any probs is there..what ll ahppen..thats my doubt actually...I just want to know that ..thats it
Anonymous (not verified) on 4 Mar 2014 - 10:46
Hi again, unfortunately, if expats fail the health examinations, there is normally no appeal against this and the visa will be denied. On the surface, though, besides the fact that you're a smoker, you don't seem to have anything to worry about, unless you test positive for one of the above diseases.
Anonymous (not verified) on 9 Mar 2014 - 09:11
I m the patient of hepetitis c, could I apply for work visa in Dubai/ UAE or not?
Anonymous (not verified) on 10 Mar 2014 - 06:42
Hi Anonymous,

Questions surrounding people with hepatitis are common on our forum. Hep B is the main issue, and it should only be a problem for people working in certain industries such as food preparation and medicine. However, you always hear incidence of other people getting rejected as well so I would advise you to speak to your employer about what their experience is with people in your position.

Good luck,

Shantalie