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Jreng · Joined: 13 Feb 2005 Posts: 37 Location: uae

I reside in the United Arab Emirates.(I am an American citizen) Is it possible for me to get my medical exam here in the UAE for employment visa? Thanks

scot47 · Joined: 10 Jan 2003 Posts: 15343

I think the question should be :"Can I get my Saudi visa in the UAE ?" That depends on your employers. Ask them. If your visa can be issued in the UAE then you can go ahead. If not................If you are getting your Saudi visa in Washington DC you would be better to have your medical in the USA !

007 · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 8:35 am Post subject: Re: Medical Exam

Never Ceased To Be Amazed · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 8:40 am Post subject:

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

You'll have to do another medical when you come to Saudi anyway.

The medical for the visa must be done in the country that issues the visa

Mia Xanthi · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 6:09 pm Post subject: medical exam

I agree with Stephen Jones. Everyone that I know who had a medical exam in a GCC country prior to coming to Saudi Arabia has had to repeat that medical exam upon arrival. I don't know if some employers require that you have one prior to coming or not. I do know that it seems you must have one once you are in-country. Therefore, I wouldn't go to the trouble to have a medical done prior to entry unless it is required by your employer.

BTW, the medical exam that I had once I arrived was a joke. A blood test, a urine test, and a very cursory examination. I know for a fact that people with some very serious conditions have managed to pass the medical due to the "wasta" of an employer who was desperately in need of faculty.

Stephen Jones · Joined: 21 Feb 2003 Posts: 4124

A medical test is needed for the visa.

Like that test, the medical test on arrival is aimed at screening out infectious diseases. As long as you are not going to pass on your ailments to a Saudi it doesn't matter if you are on your last legs.