UAE Golden Visa: Which health insurance schemes are popular among long-term residency holders?

UAE Golden Visa: Which health insurance schemes are popular among long-term residency holders?

Many expats look for international policies and opt for a comprehensive cover

Published: Wed 27 Jul 2022, 6:13 PM Last updated: Wed 27 Jul 2022, 6:42 PM

Golden Visa holders can opt for basic insurance covers, with annual premiums starting from less than Dh1,000, industry executives have said.

However, long-term residency holders tend to look for international policies, customised plans and prefer to buy separate health insurance for themselves and their dependents rather than as part of their company’s package.

The National Health Insurance Company (Daman) became the first company in the UAE to introduce a health insurance package designed specifically for Golden Visa holders. The premium for Cover Silver starts from as little as Dh2,393 which provides a coverage limit of up to Dh300,000. While Enhanced Gold starts from Dh4,985 with an annual limit of Dh2.5 million and Premier package starts from Dh39,857 with an annual limit of Dh20 million. The packages also provide 180-day coverage outside the UAE during holidays or business trips.

Approximately, over 65,000 people have received the Golden Visa in Dubai.

“Many Golden Visa holders opt for a comprehensive cover which – depending on age, health factors, hospitals/clinics covered – may range from Dh2,000 to Dh50,000 and can also go beyond