UAE: Health Insurance with Tourist Visas Announced as Part of Transformative Project

A new initiative will soon enable tourists to the UAE to acquire health insurance as they apply for their visas, it was announced on Monday. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) stated that the ‘health insurance for tourist visas’ is among its ‘transformative projects’.

Major-General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director-General of the authority, said the project will facilitate tourists in obtaining health insurance while applying for their visas online through the ICP website or app.

The project aims to provide health cover in emergency cases. It will automate the process of obtaining health insurance via an electronic platform that will “manage the pricing and issuance” of packages from all major insurance companies in the UAE.

The initiative would benefit not only the local healthcare system but also the visitors. Having insurance cover for all travellers ensures that they will be covered for their hospitalisation in case of an unexpected medical emergency.

This also guarantees that government and private hospitals in the country will not have to bear the cost of emergencies for visitors. The move would lead to a better experience for tourists and strengthen the UAE’s position as a top vacation destination.

Travellers to the UAE will be able to enjoy their stay with the support of this service, knowing that their health and safety are prioritised from the moment they apply for their visa.

Visitors will always have quick access to high-quality medical care in the event of an emergency. The new initiative is also advantageous to tourists as they would receive more competitive prices.

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