Frequently Asked Questions
A GAMCA medical appointment (which is now handled in Wafid system) is a compulsory medical appointment that a person has to make to apply to GCC work, family or residence visas. Medical test should be done at any recognized center prior to visa processing.
The GAMCA medical report has a validity of 90 days of date of issue. You should ensure that you finish your visa application in this time.
All GCC countries, such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Yemen, have a medical appointment under the Wafid system.
It is possible to make a reservation online, by clicking Book Now, typing in your passport and personal information, finalizing the payment transaction with the help of the official system, and getting your appointment slip in the email.
Typically you require a valid passport, general personal information and a good working mobile number to be verified. Other documents can be demanded based on the destination country.
The appointment slip has a shelf life of normally 30 days after generation. In this period, no other booking can be made unless the slip expires or is cancelled according to the system requirements.
The re-scheduling or cancellation is based on Wafid system rules and eligibility. We also give advice and help in rebooking or canceling wherever necessary.
Examples of medical tests are blood tests, chest X-ray, urine tests, and a general physical examination. The specific tests will depend upon the type of visa and country of destination.
Where slots are unavailable, then you might have to wait till the slots become available again. We assist the applicants to track the availability and look after the applicants.
In case of an unfit declaration, the medical center will change the status in the system. Re-tests or additional assessment can be recommended in some situations depending on the recommendations of the destination country.