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Gulf Medical Examination for Work Visas (GAMCA / Wafid): Booking, Fee and Results

Work abroad · Checked October 9, 2026 against the official source

Pakistanis going to work or live in GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain) must pass a pre-departure medical check at a centre accredited by the Gulf Health Council, booked through the official Wafid program (still commonly called GAMCA in Pakistan). BE&OE also requires a medical fitness report from approved centres for protector registration.

Processing timeMedical examination result appears within 26 days (per Wafid FAQ)
Where to applyBook online at wafid.com, then attend the Gulf Health Council-accredited medical centre assigned in your city in Pakistan.

Step by step

  1. Go to the official Wafid website (wafid.com) and choose Book an Appointment.
  2. Select the country where you will be examined (Pakistan), your city and the GCC country you are travelling to.
  3. Choose the appointment type: Standard (centre and date assigned automatically by city) or Premium (you choose the centre and date).
  4. Enter your passport and personal details exactly as in your passport, verify the OTP sent to your email, and double-check all information.
  5. Pay the appointment fee online by card.
  6. Print your appointment slip (it can be generated again from the slip tab using your passport number and nationality) and visit the assigned medical centre as soon as possible.
  7. Check your result with Check candidate status using your passport number and nationality or slip number; results appear within 26 days.

Documents you need

  • Valid passport (number, issue date, issue place, expiry date)
  • Visa type and position applied for
  • Email address and phone number (OTP verification)
  • Credit/debit card for the online appointment payment
  • Printed Wafid appointment slip for the medical centre

Fees

Wafid standard appointment booking (paid online)USD 10
Wafid premium appointment booking (choose centre and date)USD 25
Apply on the official portal Official information

Frequently asked questions

Is GAMCA the same as Wafid?

Wafid is the current Gulf Health Council program through which people going to work or live in GCC states book their medical check-up at an accredited centre. Pakistan is one of the countries covered. Book only on the official wafid.com site, not through agents selling slips.

Can I choose my medical centre?

With a Standard appointment the centre is assigned automatically by your chosen city. The Premium appointment lets you choose the medical centre and date. You can change city only after your current slip expires, by generating a new slip.

What makes a candidate unfit?

Wafid lists infectious conditions such as HIV, hepatitis B surface antigen or hepatitis C antibody positive, malaria, leprosy and abnormal chest X-rays (including TB signs), plus serious conditions like renal, liver or heart failure, uncontrolled hypertension or diabetes, cancer and certain disabilities.

What if my details on the slip are wrong?

Ask the medical centre to submit a change request ('change candidate details' or 'change medical exam request') and get the request number. Wafid says this correction is free, so do not pay anyone for it.

Fees and procedures change. This guide summarises the official information; confirm on the official page before you pay or apply. Never pay agents who claim to "speed up" official attestation.

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