GAMCA Medical Status Check by Passport Number
Foreign nationals willing to work and live in Kuwait are required to undergo a medical examination with the Gulf Approved Medical Centers Association (GAMCA) to determine medical status. After the examination, candidates can check the outcome online via their passport number, a method we are going to be discussing in this article.
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How to Check GAMCA Medical Status With Passport Number
Here’s how to check your GAMCA medical status online with your passport number:
- Go to the GAMCA medical status page “from here”.
- Click the “Check Status” tab. You’ll be taken to the status check page.
- Select the “By Passport Number” Tab.
- Input your passport number.
- Choose your nationality from the dropdown menu.
- Click on the “Check” Button.
Your medical report status will be displayed, indicating whether you are FIT, UNFIT, or if the result is Pending.
Important Notes for GAMCA Medical Status Check
When checking your GAMCA medical status online, here are a few important things to note:
- Processing Time: After the physical medical examinations are conducted, it may take up to 21 days for the results to be out. You can only view the GAMCA medical status after this period.
- Validity: A FIT medical report will only remain valid for 90 days after the date of issuance. If for some reason the report is not used during the stated 90 days, the individual will have to undergo another medical examination for further applications.
- UNFIT Status: If declared UNFIT, you may need to wait 3 to 6 months before reapplying, depending on the medical condition.
- Hard Copy Collection: To obtain a physical copy of your medical report, visit the medical center where the examination was conducted.
Conclusion
Moving to Kuwait as an expatriate worker involves a lot of processes, which include a medical examination to determine your health status. Once your medical status is positive (FIT), be sure to keep a copy of the report, as you may need it during further visa and residency processing steps.
Questions & Answers
Visit the GAMCA Medical Status portal, select "By Passport Number," enter your passport number and nationality, complete the CAPTCHA, and click "Check" to view your medical status.
You need your passport number and nationality. For Egyptian nationals, the national ID number is required instead of the passport number.
The GAMCA "FIT" medical status means you meet the health requirements.
The GAMCA "UNFIT" medical status means you did not meet the health requirements.
Medical examination results are typically available within 21 days after the examination.
A FIT medical report is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.
You can reapply for a medical examination after a waiting period of 3 months for a FIT status or 6 months for an UNFIT status, counted from the modified date of the previous report
No, the system automatically assigns a medical center based on the selected city and country during appointment booking.
Common reasons include infectious diseases like HIV, Hepatitis B and C, tuberculosis, and non-infectious conditions such as renal failure or abnormal chest X-ray findings.