There are two different questions hiding behind this search, and they have opposite answers. Wafid and GAMCA are the same thing under two names. Wafidbooking.com, the site you are reading, is a separate independent service and is not the government portal. Both answers are explained in full below.
Short Answer
Yes, Wafid and GAMCA are the same system. GAMCA (the Gulf Approved Medical Centres Association) was renamed Wafid on 15 January 2023, and the official government portal is wafid.com. No, Wafidbooking.com is not the same as Wafid. We are an independent booking-assistance service, not a government body and not affiliated with wafid.com or GAMCA.
GAMCA and Wafid: One System, Two Names
GAMCA is the Gulf Approved Medical Centres Association, which manages the mandatory pre-employment medical examination for GCC work visas. Its online platform launched in 2018 and was renamed Wafid in January 2023. When you see "GAMCA medical test" and "Wafid medical test" used interchangeably, both refer to the same examination and produce the same record. Your report is stored in one system regardless of which name you searched for.
Where Wafidbooking Fits
Wafidbooking.com is an independent, privately operated booking-assistance service run by Wafid Medical Appointments OPC Private Limited. We are not wafid.com, we are not GAMCA, and we are not endorsed by any GCC government. What we do is help applicants complete the booking: a guided bilingual form, centre assignment, a confirmation slip by email, and human support if something goes wrong. We charge a service fee for that assistance.
Can I Book Directly Instead?
Yes, and you should know that before you pay anyone. The official portal at wafid.com is available to every applicant directly. Using our service is entirely optional. People choose an assisted booking when they find the portal difficult, when they need support in their own language, or when they want someone to contact if the booking does not go through. If none of that applies to you, book directly and save the service fee.
How to Tell an Official Site From an Assistance Service
The official portal is wafid.com. Any other domain, including this one, is a third party, no matter how similar the name looks. Legitimate assistance services say so plainly, name the company operating them, and show a total price before you enter passport details. If a site claims to be the official portal or the government, treat that as a warning sign.
Does It Change My Medical Test or Report?
No. The examination is carried out by a medical centre approved by the Gulf Health Council, and the result is filed into the same government record either way. Booking through an assistance service does not change the test, the centre standards, the result, or how your employer verifies it. It only changes how the appointment was arranged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Wafid and GAMCA the same?
Yes. GAMCA was renamed Wafid on 15 January 2023. The official portal is wafid.com, and the medical test and report are the same record under either name.
Is Wafidbooking the official Wafid or GAMCA website?
No. Wafidbooking.com is an independent booking-assistance service operated by Wafid Medical Appointments OPC Private Limited. The official government portal is wafid.com. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by GAMCA, Wafid, or any GCC government.
Do I have to use Wafidbooking to book?
No. You can book directly on wafid.com at no service fee. Our assisted booking is optional and exists for applicants who want guided help and support.
Does booking through Wafidbooking change my medical result?
No. The examination is performed by a Gulf Health Council approved medical centre and filed into the same government record regardless of how the appointment was booked.