This service enables the people of determination from residents/ expatriates to submit a request to issue a health card that entitles its holder to obtain free medical services from EHS.
Service Process
Conditions & Requirements
The medical committee should approve the medical report.
The validity period of the health card is one year from the date of its issuance.
The identity card must be valid when submitting an application for a health card.
An E-health card is issued, whether new or renewed, and is linked to the Emirates ID card. The validity of the health card is not linked to the validity of the Emirates ID card.
Health Cards may be renewed no more than one month before the expiration date.
An individual user can submit 10 transactions during the year, either for himself or any family members, by Login to the service via UAE PASS
This card is available to people of determination from expatriates of other nationalities only. The UAE national may benefit from the same health services as soon they obtain the regular health card."
FAQ’s
- Copy of valid Emirates ID card
- A copy of a valid passport.
- A valid residence copy.
- A medical report issued by a government medical facility that does not exceed 3 months.
Service completion duration
8 working days, extendable as follows:
- Applying for the service: 3 minutes
- Showing the report to the concerned medical committee: 7 working days extendable
- Issuance of Health Card: 5 minutes
Service Fees
AED 50
Other Fees:
- 15 AED Smart Application Fees
- Bank service charge
- Additional charges will apply in case submitting the application through typing center channel
Service channels
- EHS Website
- Typing Centers
Target audience
Patients (people of determination) from expatriates/ residents
Service Limitations
This service is limited to the individuals from people of determination from residents/ expatriates from all nationaloties, and can be used in health facilities of EHS.
Service Provision Timings
- Website: 24 hours/7 days a week
Department name
Finance & Budgeting Department
Service Type
Transactional
Sector name
Finance & Support Services Sector
Service Code
400-13-007-000
Sub Service Type
Variation