There are two separate charges for a GAMCA / Wafid medical test, and confusing them is the most common reason applicants think they have been overcharged. One is the booking fee you pay online to register the appointment. The other is the examination fee you pay at the medical centre on the day. They are set by different parties and paid at different times.
The Booking Fee
The booking fee registers your appointment in the Wafid system, assigns you an approved medical centre and issues your appointment slip. Through Wafidbooking this is a flat fee of Rs 1,200 or US$18, charged once at the time of booking. It does not vary by destination country. Booking directly on the official portal at wafid.com carries no service fee at all, and that option is always open to you.
The Examination Fee
The examination fee is charged by the medical centre that performs your screening, not by us and not by the Wafid system. It is paid in person on the day of your appointment. This is the larger of the two charges, and it varies by country and by individual centre. In India applicants typically report paying in the region of Rs 6,500 to Rs 7,500. Confirm the exact figure with your assigned centre before you attend, since we do not set it and cannot quote it for you.
Why the Two Are Often Confused
Because the booking fee is paid online and the examination fee is paid in cash at the centre, applicants who only budgeted for the first are caught out by the second. Treat the booking fee as the smaller administrative charge and the examination fee as the main cost of the process.
What Is Not Charged
There is no separate unstated service charge on top of the booking fee, no per-country surcharge, and no charge for reprinting a lost appointment slip. If a site asks you for any of these, check carefully who you are paying.
GAMCA / Wafid fee breakdown
| Charge | Amount | Paid to | Paid when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking fee (via Wafidbooking) | Rs 1,200 / US$18 | Wafidbooking | Online, at time of booking |
| Booking direct on wafid.com | No service fee | Official portal | Online, at time of booking |
| Medical examination fee | Set by the centre (India: approx. Rs 6,500-7,500) | The medical centre | In person, on the day |
| Appointment slip reprint | No charge | - | - |
Booking fee figures are the amounts actually charged by Wafidbooking. Examination fees are set by individual medical centres and vary by country - confirm yours with the assigned centre.
How payment works, step by step
- Complete the booking form with your passport and destination details.
- Pay the Rs 1,200 / US$18 booking fee online to confirm your registration.
- Receive your appointment slip by email, usually the same day.
- Attend your assigned medical centre within the slip validity period.
- Pay the examination fee directly to the centre on the day of your appointment.
- Check your result online once the centre uploads it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the GAMCA medical test cost?
There are two charges. The booking fee through Wafidbooking is Rs 1,200 or US$18, paid online. The examination fee is set by the medical centre and paid in person on the day, commonly around Rs 6,500 to Rs 7,500 in India.
Is there a separate service fee on top of the booking fee?
No. Rs 1,200 (US$18) is the total booking charge. There is no additional unstated service fee.
Can I book without paying a service fee at all?
Yes. The official portal at wafid.com charges no service fee. Our assisted booking is optional and exists for applicants who want guided help and support.
Does the fee change depending on which Gulf country I am going to?
No. The booking fee is the same for all GCC destinations. Only the examination fee varies, and that is set by the medical centre.
Do I pay the examination fee online or at the centre?
At the centre, in person, on the day of your appointment. Only the booking fee is paid online.