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What are the recent requirements for obtaining an OA visa from Dubai, and how can I find a medical facility for the necessary tests?

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Hi All

I'm in Dubai and want to apply for a OA visa. I had this visa for 3 years already (about 5 years ago). Now, they want a medical certificate with some strange tests, which costs about 1400USD. This is ridiculous to start with. The problem I encounter is, that it seems that I can't find any hospital doing these tests here and the Consulate is not very helpful either. Is there, by any chance, some here in the group that went through this and could point me in the right direction? That would be great, thanks

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The user is seeking advice on the OA visa application process from Dubai, specifically regarding the new requirement for a medical certificate involving expensive tests that are hard to find locally. They express concern about the costs and difficulty in locating facilities to conduct these tests. Community members suggest alternative options, such as getting a doctor's signature or considering an Elite visa to bypass complications.

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Christopher ********

Christopher ********

Mr. Helfer, So sorry to hear of this hurdle. It does surprise me because at least regarding May 2021 COVID tests and hotel rate ($50 & $25 respectively) I found Dubai prices great value compared to Canada ($173-$200 & $120+ respectively)

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Joseph *********

Joseph *********

If it's that ridiculous don't apply.

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Jeremy ********

Jeremy ********

Just buy the elite and bypass all the bs

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Patrick ********

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Lisa Kühn Alles! Als Kleinunternehmer wird man hier vom Government nur ausgesaugt und von den Kunden ueber Ohr gehauen. Jedenfalls versuchen sie es hier. Hab noch selten in einem Land gelebt, in dem als erstes versucht wird, dir das Geld aus der Tasche zu ziehen. Hoert sich frustriert an und genauso ist es auch.

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Jeremy ********

Jeremy ********

@Patrick *******

it’s the easiest visa to get

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Jeremy ********

Jeremy ********

@Patrick *******

good luck in all the requirements for the other visas

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Stuart *********

Stuart *********

Normally the OA visa is only available when applying in your home country or a country where you have legal residence. Now that many have switched to online we’re not quite sure if this will continue to be the case. The requirements for the OA visa are substantial. Especially the insurance requirement for those getting to the 70s or so in age as many insurance companies will either not insure you or charge extortionate prices to do so.

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Fred ******

Fred ******

@Stuart ********

One of the fields is to upload proof of legal residency if applying from a country different from the country of citizenship.

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Stuart *********

Stuart *********

That would be a visa from the country you are legally resident in to show that you are so.

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Stuart *********

Stuart *********

well for example you could be a UK citizen in Sydney applying for the OA visa. Before you’d have to physically be in the UK to send your passport to them to get the sticker. Now it’s all online. It’s sort of irrelevant where you physically are.

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Fred ******

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Correct. The point I was making is the requirements have not changed with the online application.

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Michael ********

Michael ********

Just get an MD to sign the form.

I have heard one guy say he got medconsult in Bangkok do for him and was accepted

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Wyn **********

Wyn **********

Medconsult a few hundred baht

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Fred ******

Fred ******

@Michael *******

Shouldn't cost too much for a TB patch test, Drug test and Syphilis test. About $50 total is what I paid. The Elephantiasis and Leprosy tests were not possible. The GP I went to simply did a physical exam and signed off on the form.

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Bobby ********

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Michael Dawson. Donna will do them. There's nothing to say the certificate has to come from a doctor in your own country.

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