New Delhi: Each year, thousands of Indian workers go to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain in pursuit of improved job opportunities. Applicants are required to undergo a mandatory medical check-up under Wafid medical system that used to be GAMCA before a work visa is given.
Wafid medical check is an important measure in determining whether foreign workers are medically fit and they do not represent a threat to the health of the masses in GCC countries. According to experts, knowledge in this process early can save the applicants a lot of time in avoidance of wastage of time in rejection of visas.
What Is the Wafid Medical Test?
Wafid medical test is a standard health examination that is obligatory when one wants to be issued with GCC work visas. It is carried out in GCC-approved medical centers and it has tests like blood analysis, chest X-ray, and general physical examination.
The reason why this system was introduced was to bring about transparency, decrease fraud and have equal medical standards across all the countries participating in it.
The reason Why the Medical Test Comes First.
According to visa agents and foreign job consultants, Wafid medical examination is generally the initial formal process in the gulf work visa process. Applicants cannot have visa stamping and other documents without a medical clearance.
The unsuccessful medical exam may result in the delay of the visa, the cancellation of the appointments or even the cancellation of the job offers. This is why it is highly recommended to prepare in advance in terms of medical preparation.
Routine Medical Examinations.
In the Wafid medical check, the applicants are examined on:
- Infectious diseases like tuberculosis, HIV and hepatitis.
- Chest X-ray abnormalities
– Chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
- General physical fitness
The Wafid system is digitally updated with the medical results that are shared directly with the GCC authorities.
Significance of Making Reservations via official platforms.
Another mistake that is usually committed by the applicant is to schedule medical examination with unqualified agents or go to unqualified centers. GCC embassies do not accept medical reports in such centers.
It is recommended that applicants should go through the official Wafid medical appointment system and choose recognized medical centers to prevent the mistakes that may happen with personal information or the mismatch of reports.
The value of Proper Preparation.
Before making the Wafid appointment, medical professionals suggest that one should perform simple health check-ups. Health conditions should be kept under control, documents should be produced correctly and one should avoid being intoxicated by alcohol or using unnecessary medicine prior to the test which can greatly increase the probability of passing the medical clearance.
With online reservation of appointments, the method has been quicker, more transparent, and simpler to the applicants in India.
Conclusion
The Wafid medical test is not a formality but a very important requirement to the individual planning to work in the Gulf. By conducting the medical check-up at the opportune moment, using the correct pathways, and in a well-organized manner, one may get closer to the applicants overseas job ambitions and achieve a visa in good time.
