Health insurance details can now be uploaded online for renewal
ABU DHABI: The Federal Authority for Identity, Nationalization, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) announced that from Monday, February 19, applicants for issuing or renewing residency visas can electronically upload health insurance documents, according to Major General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director General of the ICP.
Al Khaili added that the new project comes within the framework of the ICP’S plan to eliminate government bureaucracy for the services provided, in response to the directives of the wise leadership and in fulfillment of the requirements of the Emirates Programme for Excellence in Government Services.
He pointed out that the project also aimed to provide a decent life and raise the level of health well-being for all residents of the country and preserve their health rights, explaining that it includes health insurance data issued electronically by accredited health insurance companies in the UAE, directly through electronic linking with those companies, without the need for the applicant to download the health insurance policy.
Al Khaili also explained that the project would contribute to shortening the time of service provision and ensuring the health rights of residents, which would ensure improving the quality of life of all residents and their families.
On the other hand, the UAE digital government confirmed the unification of fines and fees for overstaying in the UAE after the expiration of a residence or visit visa.
It also explains the grace period granted for its renewal.
The authorities said there would be a fine of Dhs50 for each day after the expiration of the grace period, according to the Federal Authority for Identity and Nationality, Customs and Ports Security.
The digital government called on foreigners residing in the country and tourists to visit the websites of the authority and the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs Dubai, to view the visa service fees, as the fees that must be paid for that service are available on each service portal, whether it is issuance, extension or cancellation of a visa.
The authorities indicated that a request for entry permit and visa service can be submitted through the authority’s website and smart application, through the website “Dubai Now,” and typing centres.
The authorities added that there are electronic channels for visa application, through which a request for an entry permit or residence permit can be submitted. Those applications are available on Google and Apple stores.