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Member since 05 April 2018

Memona ShahzadMember05 April 2018 02:01:17

I am from Pakistan I want to know that if a person has HCV but PCR negative can he or she get work visa in Saudi Arabia ?

XTang Bahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert

Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert05 April 2018 08:32:21

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Doesn't matter. You have HCV - they don't distinguish between active or inactive. And you will have to come through GAMCA. GAMCA will mark you as UNFIT. That is pretty much confirmed.

To my knowledge, the only GCC country that doesn't test for HCV is UAE. But if you come through GAMCA, you will still be marked UNFIT.

farhan_tf New member

Member since 06 April 2018

farhan_tfNew member20 May 2018 21:39:59

Hi there

I was declared fit in Pak when i appeared through GAMCA.

However, after arrival in KSA i gave medical. After two days, Hospital asked me to come again as they found me HCV positive. They took the sample again. i am waiting for result.

My Q is what if they detect HCV positive again? Doc told me in this case, he will send the sample to MOH and they wil decide.

Appreciate if anyone can provide any help.

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Member since 22 April 2014

XTangBahrain/UAE/Saudi Arabia Expert21 May 2018 07:37:32

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As far as I know, if they mark you as UNFIT, you won't be allowed to work here and will be deported.

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