Submitting your GAMCA medical certificate for visa stamping is the final and most crucial step in the pre-departure health process. The actual submission process is typically handled by your sponsor or a registered visa agent/agency, not by the applicant directly.1
Here is a step-by-step guide on how the GAMCA certificate facilitates the visa stamping process:
1. The GAMCA Examination and Report
- Undergo the Exam: The applicant first books an appointment through the gamca online portal and completes the medical examination at the assigned GAMCA-approved center.2
- Medical Report Generation: The assigned medical center conducts the tests (blood work, X-ray, physical exam, etc.). The results are processed, usually within 1 to 5 working days.3
- The “Fit” Status: If you meet all the health standards of the GCC country, you will be declared “Fit.” This status is uploaded to the central gamca system and links to your application.
- Validity Check: The “Fit” GAMCA medical certificate is usually valid for 60 to 90 days (2 to 3 months) from the date of the examination.4 You must complete your visa stamping within this period.
2. Submission of the Certificate (The Agent’s Role)
The GAMCA certificate itself is rarely submitted in person by the applicant to the Embassy or Consulate. The process is primarily digital and managed by your representative.
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1. Digital Linkage
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Automatic System Update
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The medical center electronically uploads your “Fit” report to the gamca system. This digital record is then directly linked to your visa application number (often through a MOFA number for countries like Saudi Arabia). |
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2. Document Collection
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Handover to Visa Agent
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The applicant collects the physical “Fit” certificate (or a printed copy of the online report) and submits it, along with all other visa documents, to their employer’s authorized visa agent or a third-party visa service provider (like VFS TasHeel). |
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3. Final Submission
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Agent Submits Passport
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The authorized agent compiles a complete set of documents, which includes: Your passport, visa application form, attested educational/professional certificates, the job contract, and the GAMCA medical certificate. The agent then submits this complete file to the Consulate/Embassy of the respective GCC country.
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4. Verification
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Embassy Review
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The Consulate/Embassy verifies the authenticity of the GAMCA certificate. They cross-check the physical document with the digital “Fit” status available in the Gamca/MOFA system. |
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5. Visa Stamping
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Final Approval
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Once the medical fitness, educational qualifications, and all other requirements are verified and approved, the Consulate proceeds to stamp the visa into your passport. |
Required Documents for the Visa Stamping File
While your visa agent will guide you on the complete list, the GAMCA certificate is submitted as part of this larger package:
- Original Passport (Must be valid for at least six months).5
- Original GAMCA Medical Certificate (or the printout of the online “Fit” status).
- Original Visa Slip (provided by your employer/sponsor, e.g., the MOFA slip).
- Attested Educational Certificates (Attested by the Foreign Ministry and the respective Embassy).
- Passport-Sized Photographs (as per Embassy specifications).
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).
- Employment Contract/Offer Letter.
Crucial Point: Since the GAMCA report’s validity is short, you must coordinate with your employer and visa agent to ensure the visa stamping process begins immediately after you receive your “Fit” report.6 If the report expires, you will have to repeat the entire GAMCA medical examination.
