In a significant development, the UAE is set to launch a project that will provide health insurance to tourists as they apply for their visas. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) announced this transformative project on Monday.
Major-General Suhail Saeed Al Khaili, Director-General of the authority, highlighted the initiative’s goal to ensure that tourists can obtain health insurance seamlessly while applying for their visas online through the ICP website or app. The project aims to offer health coverage in emergency cases, enhancing the safety and well-being of visitors to the UAE.
The new system will automate the process of obtaining health insurance, managing the pricing and issuance of packages from all major insurance companies in the UAE through an electronic platform. This streamlined approach is designed to simplify the insurance acquisition process for tourists, making it a convenient addition to their travel plans.
Although the exact rollout date for the project has not been specified, the announcement has already generated considerable interest and anticipation. The initiative is expected to significantly boost the appeal of the UAE as a tourist destination by providing added peace of mind for visitors.
