To do your Wafid (GAMCA) medical from Pakistan, book an appointment on the official website wafid.com, pay the $10 appointment fee online, download your slip, and visit the medical centre the system assigns you. After the test, you can check your result online with your passport number.
That is the whole process. The problems start when people use fake booking sites, pay agents for "guaranteed fit" reports, or make mistakes in their passport details.
This guide explains every step in simple words:
- What Wafid is and who needs it
- How to book your appointment yourself
- The official fee and what you pay at the centre
- Documents to take on the day
- How to check your result
- What "unfit" means and what you can do
- How to fix wrong details on your slip
Quick Answer
| Question | Practical Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Wafid? | A program of the Gulf Health Council for booking the medical check-up required to work or live in a GCC country. |
| Is Wafid the same as GAMCA? | Yes. Wafid is the current name of the system people still call GAMCA. |
| Is Pakistan included? | Yes. Pakistan is on Wafid's official list of countries under the program. |
| Where do I book? | Only on the official website, wafid.com. |
| How much is the appointment? | $10 per applicant, according to Wafid's official FAQ. |
| Do I pay anything else? | Yes. The medical examination fee is paid at the medical centre. Ask the centre for the current amount. |
| Can I choose the medical centre? | No. Wafid assigns the centre automatically based on the city you select. |
| How do I check my result? | On wafid.com, using your passport number and nationality, or your slip number. |
| Can I change wrong details? | Yes. Ask the medical centre to submit a change request. Wafid says this is free. |
| Can I rebook if I already have a valid report? | Wafid allows a new booking 2 months after the date of your existing report. |
| Can an agent guarantee a "fit" result? | No. Never pay anyone for that. |
What Is Wafid (GAMCA)?
Wafid is a program under the Gulf Health Council. It lets people going to work or live in a GCC country book their medical check-up and confirm they are fit.
Earlier, this system was known as GAMCA. Many people, agents and even some websites still use the old name. Both names mean the same medical test.
Which Countries Use It?
On Wafid's booking form, you can choose these destination countries:
- Saudi Arabia
- Kuwait
- Oman
- Bahrain
- Qatar
- UAE
Do You Need It for Your Visa?
It depends on the country and visa type. Your employer or licensed agent will tell you if your visa needs a Wafid medical before you travel.
| Country | What to know |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | A fit Wafid medical is a standard step before the work visa is stamped. See our Saudi work visa from Pakistan guide. |
| Kuwait | A fit Gulf medical is part of the work visa process. See our Kuwait work visa from Pakistan guide. |
| Qatar | Qatar runs its own medical step through the Qatar Visa Center. See our Qatar work visa process guide. |
| UAE | Follow your employer's instructions. The UAE also requires a medical fitness test inside the country for residence. See our UAE employment visa guide. |
| Oman and Bahrain | Ask your employer whether a Wafid medical is needed before travel. |
Do not book a medical "just in case" before you have a real job offer. The report expires, and you may have to pay again.
How to Book Your Wafid Medical Appointment from Pakistan
You can book it yourself in about 10 minutes. You do not need an agent.
Step 1: Open the Official Website
Go to wafid.com and click Book an Appointment.
Many websites have "GAMCA" or "Wafid" in their name but are private agents, not the Gulf Health Council. The official site is wafid.com.
Step 2: Choose Your Location
Select:
- Country: Pakistan
- City: the city where you want to take the test
- Country Travelling To: the Gulf country of your job
The medical centre is assigned automatically based on the city you choose.
Step 3: Enter Your Details Carefully
The form asks for:
- First name and last name
- Date of birth
- Nationality
- Gender and marital status
- Passport number (entered twice)
- Passport issue date, issue place and expiry date
- Visa type: Work Visa or Family Visa
- Email address and phone number
- National ID number
- Position applied for (optional)
Copy everything exactly from your passport. One wrong letter or number can cause problems at the visa stage.
Step 4: Confirm and Pay
Tick the box confirming your information is correct, then click Save And Continue.
Pay the $10 fee by card on the payment page.
Wafid notes that the card expiry date must be entered as year then month (YYMM). Many payments fail because people enter month first.
Step 5: Download Your Slip
After payment, you receive your appointment slip. It shows your assigned medical centre.
If you lose it, go to Appointment Slips on wafid.com, enter your passport number and nationality, and generate it again.
Step 6: Visit the Medical Centre Quickly
Wafid says you should visit the medical centre as soon as possible after generating the slip. The slip has its own validity, shown on the slip.
Wafid Medical Fee in Pakistan
There are two separate payments.
| Payment | Amount | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Wafid appointment fee | $10 per applicant (official FAQ) | Wafid, online by card |
| Medical examination fee | Set by the medical centre | The medical centre, on the day |
Your bank may charge a small amount extra for converting dollars to rupees.
Be Careful With "Token" Sellers
Some agents and websites charge several thousand rupees just to book the appointment slip. That is their service charge, not an official fee.
You can book the slip yourself on wafid.com for the official $10.
For the medical examination fee, call your assigned centre before you go and ask the current amount, so you are not surprised on the day.
What to Take to the Medical Centre
Take these with you:
- Original passport
- Original CNIC
- Your printed Wafid appointment slip
- Passport-size photographs (ask the centre how many)
- Your visa or job documents, if your employer gave you any
Ask the centre in advance if they need anything else, such as fasting before the blood test.
What the Wafid Medical Checks
The medical usually includes a physical examination, blood tests, a urine test and a chest X-ray.
Wafid's official FAQ lists the conditions that are evaluated as unfit.
Infectious Diseases
- HIV positive
- Hepatitis B (surface antigen positive)
- Hepatitis C (antibody positive)
- Microfilaria and malaria
- Leprosy
- Abnormal chest X-ray findings, including active or past evidence of TB, pulmonary fibrosis and calcification, pleural effusion and lymphadenopathy
Non-Infectious Conditions
- Kidney (renal) failure
- Liver failure
- Heart failure
- Uncontrolled high blood pressure
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Cancer
- Psychiatric and neurological disorders
- A physical disability or amputation that affects the ability to do the job
- Very low haemoglobin
If you have a long-term condition like diabetes or high blood pressure, the word uncontrolled matters. See your doctor before the test and take your medicine as prescribed.
How to Check Your Wafid Medical Result
You can check your result for free on the official website.
- Go to wafid.com
- Open Medical Examination Result
- Enter your passport number and nationality, or your slip number
- View your status
If nothing shows yet, the medical centre has probably not uploaded your report. Wait a few days and check again, or call the centre.
What Your Result Means
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Fit | You met the medical requirements. Your visa process can continue. |
| Unfit | A condition on Wafid's unfit list was found. Your visa process stops for now. |
| In progress or no result | The centre has not finished or uploaded your report yet. |
Your result goes to the system electronically. Your employer and the visa authorities use that record, not just a paper copy.
Report Expiry and Rebooking
Your report has an expiry date in the system. Wafid says this date is calculated from the date the report was last modified, not the original examination date.
If you already have a valid report in the system, Wafid allows you to book a new appointment 2 months after the date of your existing report.
What This Means for You
- Do not take the medical too early, before your employer is ready to process your visa
- If your visa gets delayed, your report may expire and you may need a new test
- Keep your employer updated on your medical date
What to Do If You Are "Unfit"
An unfit result is stressful, but read it carefully before you panic.
Step 1: Ask the Centre for the Reason
Go back to the medical centre and ask which test caused the unfit result.
Step 2: See a Doctor
Some results need treatment or a second opinion. Some conditions, like uncontrolled diabetes or high blood pressure, may be controllable with treatment.
Step 3: Ask About Re-Examination
Ask the medical centre what review or re-examination options apply in your case. You can also contact Wafid support through the official website.
Step 4: Tell Your Employer Honestly
Your employer needs to know so they can plan. Hiding it does not help, because the result is already in the system.
Never Pay for a "Fit" Report
If anyone offers to change your result or give you a "guaranteed fit" report, refuse. It is fraud. Gulf countries also check workers again after arrival, so a fake result can lead to deportation and a ban.
How to Fix Wrong Details on Your Slip or Report
If you entered a wrong passport number, name, date of birth, nationality, profession, visa number or passport dates, Wafid's official FAQ says:
- Contact the medical centre
- Ask them to submit a change request ("Change candidate details" or "Change medical exam request")
- Ask for the change request number and the submission date
- Do not pay anything: Wafid says the change request is free
Common Problems and Fixes
Payment Failed
Wafid suggests checking:
- Your card details are correct
- Your card is valid and has enough balance
- The expiry date is entered as YYMM
- Your internet connection is stable
Try another card or browser if it still fails.
Paid but No Slip
Email Wafid support with your nationality, payment date and time, and passport number. Do not pay a second time without checking first.
Paid Twice
Contact Wafid support to request a refund for the extra payment.
Want a Different City
Wafid says you can change the city only after your current slip expires. Then you can generate a new slip for the city you want.
Can't Change the Exam Date
Wafid says the examination date cannot be changed or edited.
Website Not Working
Try another browser, check your internet, and contact Wafid support if the problem continues.
Do Not Fall for These Scams
Be careful if someone says:
- "Pay us and choose any medical centre you want"
- "We can make your unfit result fit"
- "No need to go to the centre, we'll send the report"
- "This is the official GAMCA website" (when it is not wafid.com)
- "Send your passport and money on WhatsApp"
The official process is simple: book on wafid.com, pay $10, go to the assigned centre.
Before Your Medical: Final Checklist
Other Steps Before You Leave Pakistan
The medical is one of several steps you complete in Pakistan before flying to the Gulf. These guides cover the others:
- How to Apply for HEC Attestation in Pakistan
- How to Attest a Pakistani Degree for Saudi Arabia and UAE
- Attestation Rejected: Pakistan MOFA, HEC, IBCC and Gulf Fixes
- Saudi Arabia Work Visa Documents for Pakistani Applicants
Official Sources
- Wafid: Official Website
- Wafid: Book an Appointment
- Wafid: Medical Examination Result
- Wafid: Frequently Asked Questions
- Wafid: Medical Centers List
Frequently Asked Questions
Wafid is a program under the Gulf Health Council for booking the medical check-up required to work or live in a GCC country. It is the system many people still call GAMCA.
Yes. Wafid is the current name of the Gulf medical system that was previously known as GAMCA. All bookings and result checks are done on wafid.com.
Go to wafid.com, click Book an Appointment, choose Pakistan, your city and your destination country, enter your passport details exactly, pay the $10 fee by card, and download your slip.
Wafid's official FAQ lists $10 per applicant for the appointment, paid online. The medical examination fee is separate and is paid at the medical centre, so ask the centre for the current amount.
No. Wafid assigns the medical centre automatically based on the city and country you select when booking.
Open Medical Examination Result on wafid.com and enter your passport number and nationality, or your slip number. If nothing appears, the centre may not have uploaded your report yet.
Unfit means the examination found a condition on Wafid's unfit list, such as HIV, hepatitis B or C, TB findings on the chest X-ray, or uncontrolled diabetes or blood pressure. The visa process stops for now.
Ask the medical centre which test caused it, see a doctor, ask the centre about review or re-examination options, and inform your employer. Never pay anyone to change your result.
Contact your medical centre and ask them to submit a change request. Get the change request number and date. Wafid says this change request is free of charge.
Wafid says you can change the city only after your current slip expires. You can then generate a new slip for the city you want.
No. Wafid says the examination date cannot be changed or edited.
Wafid allows a new booking 2 months after the date of your existing report.
Contact Wafid support with your nationality, payment date and time, and passport number. Do not pay again before checking.
No. You can book the appointment yourself on wafid.com for the official $10 fee. Agents charge their own service fee on top.
Bottom Line
The Wafid medical is simple if you do it the official way:
- Get a genuine job offer first
- Book on wafid.com only
- Copy your passport details exactly
- Pay the official $10 fee
- Visit your assigned centre quickly
- Check your result on wafid.com
- Fix wrong details through the medical centre, for free
- Never pay anyone for a "fit" report
If someone charges you thousands of rupees just for a slip, remember: the official appointment fee is $10.