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Post by blueforce on Aug 30, 2019 6:45:27 GMT
hi- so great to find this forum. I am excited to be joining in November this year from England.
What is required for Iqama medical? I have seen a few threads but just want some clarification. Is it just a chest x Ray, blood test or does it include for example things like eye test, hearing test as per my medical in London?
Many thanks
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Post by blueforce on Sept 1, 2019 19:48:22 GMT
Hi all- would really appreciate a reply admin/ starboy?
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Post by StarboyX on Sept 2, 2019 19:47:46 GMT
Hi all- would really appreciate a reply admin/ starboy? I recently answered all the tests in another thread. |
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Post by StarboyX on Sept 2, 2019 19:48:29 GMT
Hi all- would really appreciate a reply admin/ starboy? I recently answered all the tests in another thread. Anyone with any pre-existing psychiatric conditions will NOT receive medical clearance and will have their offer rescinded. Saudi Arabia does NOT issue work visa/Iqamas for expats with pre-existing psychiatric conditions. Furthermore, anyone who tests positive for Hep A, B, C, Cholera, Malaria, Syphilis, HIV/AIDS, and TB, will be deemed unfit and NOT receive medical clearance. Also, varicose veins can be an issue, given the weather conditions and walking that is required. Basically, all candidates should be reasonable fit, being overweight or obese is fine, however, usually both come with additional health conditions, hence, the medical examination. Existing conditions such as Cholesterol, Diabetes, etc, that are managed with medical documentation are acceptable. |
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Post by blueforce on Sept 3, 2019 16:36:57 GMT
Thanks StarboyX- that’s really helpful. Had an injury to my left eye when I was young but already declared it at the London medical and to Aramco in medical pre screening and wasn’t an issue then and also had a letter from my ophthalmologist declaring me fit for work and driving etc. So will bring that letter with me.
Don’t think I have any of the other things listed so fingers crossed all goes well
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Post by malikwaqas758 on Oct 24, 2020 7:11:40 GMT
This is a list of medical tests which you need to clear. The medical test for iqama is one of the most important procedure for new expats in Saudi Arabia. |
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Post by malikwaqas758 on Oct 26, 2020 5:10:53 GMT
o All, We have recently completed Medical Test at Shifa Jeddah polyclinic for new Iqama(family visa). When I went to collect Medical |
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Post by eyelander on Mar 16, 2023 16:23:19 GMT
I recently answered all the tests in another thread. Anyone with any pre-existing psychiatric conditions will NOT receive medical clearance and will have their offer rescinded. Saudi Arabia does NOT issue work visa/Iqamas for expats with pre-existing psychiatric conditions. Furthermore, anyone who tests positive for Hep A, B, C, Cholera, Malaria, Syphilis, HIV/AIDS, and TB, will be deemed unfit and NOT receive medical clearance. Also, varicose veins can be an issue, given the weather conditions and walking that is required. Basically, all candidates should be reasonable fit, being overweight or obese is fine, however, usually both come with additional health conditions, hence, the medical examination. Existing conditions such as Cholesterol, Diabetes, etc, that are managed with medical documentation are acceptable. Do you know if TB test is done via skin / blood / X-ray. Skin or blood can be positive even for latent (non contagious) TB. Thanks. |
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Post by tamsin on Mar 19, 2023 4:22:43 GMT
Anyone with any pre-existing psychiatric conditions will NOT receive medical clearance and will have their offer rescinded. Saudi Arabia does NOT issue work visa/Iqamas for expats with pre-existing psychiatric conditions. Furthermore, anyone who tests positive for Hep A, B, C, Cholera, Malaria, Syphilis, HIV/AIDS, and TB, will be deemed unfit and NOT receive medical clearance. Also, varicose veins can be an issue, given the weather conditions and walking that is required. Basically, all candidates should be reasonable fit, being overweight or obese is fine, however, usually both come with additional health conditions, hence, the medical examination. Existing conditions such as Cholesterol, Diabetes, etc, that are managed with medical documentation are acceptable. Do you know if TB test is done via skin / blood / X-ray. Skin or blood can be positive even for latent (non contagious) TB. Thanks. we had X-ray only. |
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Post by experion on Mar 19, 2023 19:35:40 GMT
Anyone with any pre-existing psychiatric conditions will NOT receive medical clearance and will have their offer rescinded. Saudi Arabia does NOT issue work visa/Iqamas for expats with pre-existing psychiatric conditions. Furthermore, anyone who tests positive for Hep A, B, C, Cholera, Malaria, Syphilis, HIV/AIDS, and TB, will be deemed unfit and NOT receive medical clearance. Also, varicose veins can be an issue, given the weather conditions and walking that is required. Basically, all candidates should be reasonable fit, being overweight or obese is fine, however, usually both come with additional health conditions, hence, the medical examination. Existing conditions such as Cholesterol, Diabetes, etc, that are managed with medical documentation are acceptable. Do you know if TB test is done via skin / blood / X-ray. Skin or blood can be positive even for latent (non contagious) TB. Thanks. TB test is by X-Ray only for Saudi Arabia. My wife tested positive for latent TB using the blood test QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT) ten years ago on a different expat medical. She had to take antibiotics for three months before getting a clearance even tough the X-ray was negative. But luckily for Saudi it is just an X-Ray. |
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Post by lily123 on Jan 31, 2024 14:34:11 GMT
Hi,
On a related note, does anyone know if a pregnancy on the iqama medical will lead to a rejection for prospective employee?
Thanks
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Post by tamsin on Jan 31, 2024 17:53:00 GMT
Hi, On a related note, does anyone know if a pregnancy on the iqama medical will lead to a rejection for prospective employee? Thanks Iqama, no, unless you are unmarried. The company medical before you arrive, do not know. |
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