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Medical for Visa

J
#1
Hello,

I have a new job in Bahrain. The employer is asking me for a medical in my home country including chest x-ray to get resident visa on when I arrive. Do I have to have another x-ray and medical once in Bahrain?
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XTang
#2
Yes you will go through another full medical on entry into Bahrain.
J
#3
Thank you. Is it possible to get visa on arrival if all tests etc are done in home country... or does it speed up the process?

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XTang
#4
I think you are confusing different things. If you come on a work visa, they will put residence visa sticker at the airport.  But that is subject to a medical in Bahrain later. If you don't do it or fail it, the visa is cancelled.

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