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What are the medical tests required before entering bahrain under a work visa?

I have got my work visa issued today for Bahrain. I want to know if I am required to get any medical tests done prior to my entry into Bahrain? If yes, what are those? Please reply as soon as possible.

Public Comments

1. Work Visas are iqamas granted under articles 17 (For Public Sector Employees) ... For Westerners, a short round trip to Bahrain by air for the day may suffice. ... Medical test are not required on renewal. However the employee's work .... If an Expatriate's passport expires before his residence visa runs out then
2. Medical tests are required if it is your first time in Bahrain. Your employer should direct you to a certain medical provider in your home country. Ask them that question. When you arrive to Bahrain, one of the procedures in getting the RP (REsidence Permit) is to undergo a medical test. It includes, HIV and other blood tests, chest x-ray, and vision test. They only test for contagious diseases like hepatitis and AIDS. Normal illnesses like diabetes, high BP and high cholesterol is not considered as a problem.
3. Yes, medical test is required to enter the country now. You can get yourself tested at one of the authorised testing centers of GCC. You can get the list from LMRA site.
4. no you don't have to do any tests prior to your arrival. however, you should make those tests in a week time inside Bahrain.