Gulf Authorised Medical Centres Association (GAMCA) is nowadays famous as. The most crucial step for any aspirant is clearing the compulsory Gulf medical tests, also known as GAMCA medical tests, and getting a visa approved at one go. Here come the questions that are going on around in your head: –
- How to do the booking?
- Who needs to do the test?
- How to get the GCC slip?
- How to get the test reports?
- When and where to do the test?
- How to get the test right on one chance?
- How to get the visas done?
Well, here are the answers to all of your questions.
How to do the booking?
- Log into websites like https://gamcaindia.in
- Click on “Book Now.”
- Provide your details like passport number, email address, and contact number.
- Make an online payment of a reasonable amount, except for credit cards
- Download GCC slip
Who needs to do the test?
GCC countries verify such test reports for foreign workers and their family (if going along with them), whether any amongst them is carrying any communicable diseases/any major disease or not, before sanctioning their visa.
How to get the GCC slip?
You can download it from the website, your WhatsApp or email.
How to get the test reports?
Once your medical report is ready, the results are typically uploaded to the website within 2–3 working days of the test.
Two possible outcomes:
Fit: Eligible for visa stamping
Unfit: Not eligible; cannot apply for a work visa (will have to reappear for the test)
When and where to do the test?
Your test date and centres will be selected based on the details you have provided, as close to your location as possible, and on the day you have selected.
How to get the test right on one chance?
Stay hydrated, do not consume any oily foods or alcohols or any kind of medicated drugs before your test days.
How to get the visas done?
The report submission is done by 3rd party like applicant’s agent/visa service provider.
Medical Examination Process- General physical examination, Chest X-ray, Blood tests (HIV, Hepatitis B/C, Syphilis, Malaria, etc.), other tests if required.
Validity and Next Steps-
The medical report is valid for 3 months (90 days only)
After receiving the “Fit” result, submit the report to the embassy or visa agency
Documents to Carry-
Original and photocopy of passport
GCC slip
8 Passport-size photographs with a white background for any Gulf country except Oman (with a blue background)
A few more charges for further processing.
Conclusion and important details-
GAMCA medical tests are a unique and great initiative by the GHC (Gulf Health Council) to make the experience of the journey to Gulf countries for work/residence smooth, easy, and transparent for expatriates and their families. Have a thorough plan before you decide on your flight date, keeping the following in mind:
- Take your test on and from your registered centre and date as scheduled
- Schedule the tests only when you are set to fly within 90 days of your medical test report.
- If the visa gets delayed and the test already done, then your travel might get cancelled, as the medical fitness report is valid only for 90 days from the day of the test.
