BookAppointment.pk Editorial Team · About 2 min read · Last reviewed September 2026
If you are planning to travel to Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, or Oman for employment or residence, passing the official GCC medical examination is a mandatory requirement. In Pakistan, these tests are conducted through approved medical centers under the Wafid (formerly GAMCA) program.
You cannot walk into an approved center without a pre-booked Wafid medical token slip. If you need assistance, use our online GAMCA token booking service.
Complete List of Tests Conducted in GAMCA Medical
The examination evaluates physical health, communicable infectious diseases, and chronic disorders:
Blood tests for HIV I & II, Hepatitis B Surface Antigen (HBsAg), Hepatitis C Antibodies (Anti-HCV), and Syphilis (VDRL / RPR). Any positive result leads to disqualification.
Mandatory digital chest radiograph to identify active pulmonary tuberculosis, past TB scars, pleural thickening, or abnormal pulmonary calcification.
1. Laboratory Blood & Urine Tests
- Blood Sugar (Glucose): Fasting and random glucose testing to screen for uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Hemoglobin levels and red/white blood cell abnormalities.
- Liver & Kidney Function: Bilirubin, SGPT/ALT, serum creatinine, and blood urea nitrogen.
- Urine Analysis: Protein, sugar, albumin, pus cells, and micro-hematuria screening.
- Pregnancy Test: Routine screening for female applicants travelling on work/residence visas.
2. General Physical & Systemic Examination
- Vision Test: Visual acuity check (with glasses if worn) and color blindness test.
- Blood Pressure & Heart: Blood pressure measurement (hypertension screening) and cardiac auscultation.
- Physical Deformities & Mobility: Assessment of motor functions and physical disabilities affecting job performance.
- Audiometry & Hearing: Routine hearing assessment for industrial and technical trades.
How to Prepare for Your Medical Examination
- Get sufficient rest the night before your examination.
- Fast for at least 8 hours if advised for fasting glucose testing.
- Avoid high-fat or unusually spicy meals 24 hours prior to blood testing.
- Carry your original valid passport along with your printed Wafid appointment slip and 4 passport-size photographs with a white background.
- If you wear prescription glasses or contact lenses, bring them along to the center.
Need Help Booking Your Appointment?
BookAppointment.pk provides seamless administrative assistance for Pakistani applicants looking to book GAMCA tokens and Wafid medical slips. Visit our GAMCA token booking page or review our Pakistan medical-center directory to find centers near you.