The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is aiming towards symbolizing its countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar) as strong pillars in the field of maintaining health standards all across the globe.
By taking appropriate health measures GCC states make sure to keep themselves free from contagious diseases which can be transmitted to others and threaten the security and safety of the Gulf Countries like Saudi Arabia.
It is mandatory to clear GCC Approved Medical Centers Association (GAMCA) medical test for getting a visa to Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. People from Asian Countries like India, Canada, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Philippines, Indonesia and others need to pass a GAMCA test in order to visit Gulf nations.
Saudi Arabia is a center of attraction for years due to the presence of sacred Makkah and Madina. Millions of people from different parts of the world go to visit these places every year. Labor and workers from developing countries also go there due to job desires. So, the need for positive medical reports is also more here. Visa application might be rejected if the reports are not satisfactory.
The GAMCA medical tests are done in Laboratories, which are approved by the Saudi Embassy. The result of the report will automatically be updated with your passport in the systems of the Saudi Embassy. There are possibilities of negative results. In that case, visa won’t be approved. If there is any major illness, then you can even be banned for some years or permanently to visit Saudi. Therefore, it is advisable to go through the required checkups separately and then if there is any deficiency, you can improve before directly going for medical exams in the laboratories (clinics) approved by the Saudi Embassy.
You will get a slip from the agent processing your visa in order to go through these medical tests. Exceptions are there only in case of permanent family visa through Etimad Centers in Pakistan, where you don’t need the slips.
On booking GAMCA appointment a token is provided. The whole process will take one day to complete. To get the reports 2 to 3 days are taken.
1. Approaching GAMCA Centers with passport and visa number
2. GAMCA center will allocate specified clinic for the test
3. Medical charges are paid in the medical center
4. Reports are provided in a couple of days
The medical for a Saudi Arabia visa requires a series of blood tests. Doctors will take through physical examination consisting of height, weight, vision and then the examination of the respiratory, cardiovascular, abdominal, neurological and musculoskeletal system.
Chest x ray and blood test reports tell a lot about the medical status of a person.
1. HIV/AIDS reactive
2. Hepatitis B, HCV reactive
3. Malaria positive
4. Microfilaria positive
5. Tuberculosis
6. Pulmonary scar
7. VDRL/TPHA reactive
1. Hypertension
2. Diabetes
3. Cancer
4. Heart failure
5. Renal failure
6. Psychiatric disease
7. Physical disability
NOC for pregnant woman– NOC (No objection certificate) from Saudi Embassy is required to exempt the pregnant lady from being exposed to radioactive rays during the travel. NOC form will be available through the agent or the Etimad Centre (Pakistan).
You need to attach MOFA VISA Copy and ultrasound report with the filled form. They will send it to NOC. It takes 5 to 7 days for the process to complete and then the lady can go for the medical test with NOC and will be exempted from exposure to radiology.
There are alternate ways also where some people directly visit the Embassy and produce the last scan report so they receive a certificate of approval.
For kids under 12 years of age, there is no need of the lab test. They just have to go to the designated medical Centre approved by GAMCA and submit original passport, 2 photos, and visa. They will ask about vaccines given to the child and measure weight as well as height and issue a medical certificate. Even the fee is lesser for kids.
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