Looking for help regarding the medical testing requirements
I recently accepted a marketing job and before my employer can apply for my employment visa I need to complete some medical tests but I had a couple of questions:
1. I am required to get testing done at a GAMCA approved facility; however, I live in the United States. Are there GAMCA approved facilities in the US? I searched and couldn't find anything.. Is any clinic in my state acceptable?
2. Are eye exams required for all jobs or only specialized jobs like pilots?
3. Are the costs for the medical testing usually reimbursed?
Thank you in advance for any help!!,聽 and sorry if any of this has been asked before, have a great day!聽

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Yes, eye examination is required for all jobs in Middle East but it's just a General eye test , not a detailed or any special examination.
In your own country , you have to pay for your medical but when you will come here , your sponsor will pay for your all medical tests..
All the best

YaaSeen wrote:U welcome lil heart
So wen is that u gonna come ??
my guesstimate is in around 8 weeks maximum! but i really need to figure out about the GAMCA approved clinics in my city 
Just a rough up! GAMCA stands for GCC Approved Medical Centers' Association - So from the title itself its an association of medical centers globally. When we talk about international association we must put in our mind that it is more strict than local medical associations so you must treat this seriously.
Some countries in South Asia like Kuwait, Bahrain, KSA and More require a聽 GAMCA certificate for Working Visa - which means that every holder of Working Visa from GCC Countries mentioned above are compulsory to go to GAMCA accredited clinics in your local area for Medical Certification. Thus everyone has no choice but to undergo medical exam at GAMCA Accredited Clinics.
Caution, Once the clinic found out that you are UNFIT to work there will be NO CHANCE of making it FIT. So bare in mind that GAMCA Accredited Clinics are not an ordinary clinic that you know.
Anyways what I have learnt that Gamca approved labs are only for the Asian countries as the class and level of medical/health is not up to the standard of first world countries. And I think no one has answered your query for no-1.
I guess the best answer would be provided by someone who has moved from Umrikaaaa. But my 2 cents are that all US labs would be fine to carry out the required testing.
Good luck

Good luck in advance

Mister GE wrote:1. Things to Consider before having a GAMCA Medical Exam for Travevl Abroad.
Just a rough up! GAMCA stands for GCC Approved Medical Centers' Association - So from the title itself its an association of medical centers globally. When we talk about international association we must put in our mind that it is more strict than local medical associations so you must treat this seriously.
Some countries in South Asia like Kuwait, Bahrain, KSA and More require a聽 GAMCA certificate for Working Visa - which means that every holder of Working Visa from GCC Countries mentioned above are compulsory to go to GAMCA accredited clinics in your local area for Medical Certification. Thus everyone has no choice but to undergo medical exam at GAMCA Accredited Clinics.
Caution, Once the clinic found out that you are UNFIT to work there will be NO CHANCE of making it FIT. So bare in mind that GAMCA Accredited Clinics are not an ordinary clinic that you know.
Thank you so much for this information. I'm still trying to find a GAMCA approved clinic in the US asap
saimans wrote:Instead of "little" you should have put "sweet" and that would have made the handle appropriate, JK聽
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Anyways what I have learnt that Gamca approved labs are only for the Asian countries as the class and level of medical/health is not up to the standard of first world countries. And I think no one has answered your query for no-1.
I guess the best answer would be provided by someone who has moved from Umrikaaaa. But my 2 cents are that all US labs would be fine to carry out the required testing.
Good luck
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Thank you for this information. So I guess there are no official GAMCA approved clinics in the US .. I hope someone on the forum can help. its been difficult to get a response from my employer
live.ali wrote:Strange. I posted on this thread this morning and it's probably been deleted? hmmmm
Why deleted, was it irrelevant ?? If not, pls post it again 
Maybe it was just a little bug on your side live.ali聽
Please re post again.聽
Kenjee
YaaSeen wrote:So wen are u plannin to start with ur medical in ur city ?
As soon as next week! I think Saimans is correct regarding GAMCA so I'm going to pick a clinic by tomorrow and make my appointment 
Generally your employer or the agency your employer is using in the US will be able to help you find an "approved" place to do all your medical. My company flew me out (NY to CA) to use their Dr for everything.....yet they accepted our Family Dr for all the medical testing for my wife and son. Just have to know EXACTLY what testing they require. Depending on your employer or agency but Yes they should reimburse you for all out of pocket costs for medical, Police, Visa, Passport, photos, etc you had to do. Just keep all your receipts and notes to explain the expense. They will give you a general eye exam, nothing serious. My employer required a treadmill stress test... so again know what tests they want exactly.
Private message me if you'd like to talk to my wife about how life is here for women......
Good Luck... and be Safe
LittleHeart wrote:Hi all!!
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I recently accepted a marketing job and before my employer can apply for my employment visa I need to complete some medical tests but I had a couple of questions:
1. I am required to get testing done at a GAMCA approved facility; however, I live in the United States. Are there GAMCA approved facilities in the US? I searched and couldn't find anything.. Is any clinic in my state acceptable?
2. Are eye exams required for all jobs or only specialized jobs like pilots?
3. Are the costs for the medical testing usually reimbursed?
Thank you in advance for any help!!,聽 and sorry if any of this has been asked before, have a great day!聽
So it's not quite as easy as I had hoped!
I'm going to have to get ahold of my employer tomorrow then and get answers.
Again, thank you!

richfng wrote:Hey Little,
Generally your employer or the agency your employer is using in the US will be able to help you find an "approved" place to do all your medical. My company flew me out (NY to CA) to use their Dr for everything.....yet they accepted our Family Dr for all the medical testing for my wife and son. Just have to know EXACTLY what testing they require. Depending on your employer or agency but Yes they should reimburse you for all out of pocket costs for medical, Police, Visa, Passport, photos, etc you had to do. Just keep all your receipts and notes to explain the expense. They will give you a general eye exam, nothing serious. My employer required a treadmill stress test... so again know what tests they want exactly.
Private message me if you'd like to talk to my wife about how life is here for women......
Good Luck... and be SafeLittleHeart wrote:Hi all!!
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I recently accepted a marketing job and before my employer can apply for my employment visa I need to complete some medical tests but I had a couple of questions:
1. I am required to get testing done at a GAMCA approved facility; however, I live in the United States. Are there GAMCA approved facilities in the US? I searched and couldn't find anything.. Is any clinic in my state acceptable?
2. Are eye exams required for all jobs or only specialized jobs like pilots?
3. Are the costs for the medical testing usually reimbursed?
Thank you in advance for any help!!,聽 and sorry if any of this has been asked before, have a great day!聽
thanks to all who repliedLittleHeart wrote:Saimans was correct, my boss said any clinic will be sufficient
thanks to all who replied
Great, now keep us updated about the medical process and how it goes so that it benefits the EB fraternity 
Good luck 
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Costs are mostly reimbursed. Depends on your contract and should be stated as such in a paragraph.
Eyes testing is part of it, no excuse. If you are not blind you pass it. Most importsntly is hiv testing
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I finally
got most of my medical/lab reports back, do I have to email them to the employer or is there some necessary format I need to follow?
How does the employer send the reports to the labour ministry?
Thanks for any help

Good luck !!
HumHum wrote:In the US it has to be a board certified MD physician (no NPs or PAs no CNMs, no DOs) and they have to put a stamp on your paper. i nearly had to repeat mine except one physician where I was at happened to have a $10 stamp from Staples when a patient previously had done the same thing and ran into the issue of needing the stamp. Be careful, my agent said anything was fine but then after submission it was all about the stamp.
I didn't get anything stamped, I just got the paper reports signed by the doctors... I had to go to multiple facilities because I couldn't find one that would complete all the testing I needed
also my employer said she wont reimburse me.
now I'm worried
thanks for any help
LittleHeart wrote:Hi all!!
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I recently accepted a marketing job and BEFORE my employer can apply for my employment visa I need to complete some medical tests..........
rareshine wrote:Yes it's normal. To get the visa stamped in your passport, the medicals have to be done (for employment visa)
Im sorry, I didn't mean stamped, I meant after they process the employment visa in KSA to be received by the future employee overseas, and then they get the medical before getting it stamped, but after having it processed in KSA?
Makes sense? 
That's what I did, got the contract and notification of visa first, then got medical testing done, and then submitted all for further processing by embassy.
alpha.one wrote:So the medical is done only AFTER the embassy receives the visa for processing?
A big NO, medical and your documents are sent/submitted to the embassy then only visa is issued for the person.
Girjesh82 wrote:Hi in India there are too many GAMCA centre and fee is only 4000 INR. l just arrived 11 of july 015 & given test in Delhi.
Hi Girjesh82,
Can you please provide me the process of GAMCA. Where to go and what are the documents required.
I want to get my GAMCA medical tests from Delhi.
Thanks,
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