Expatriate Medical Checkup is a compulsory requirement for all expatriates applying for a work permit in the Kingdom of Bahrain as per local legislations. The aim of this legislation is to ensure the public health medical safety and security in regard to communicable diseases. For those who fail to complete their medical checkup, an action will be taken by LMRA in reference to Order No. (71) of 2007 with regard to providing medical fitness of foreign workers.

The objectives of the Expatriate Medical Checkup are:

• To ensure that the expatriate is free from communicable diseases for public health security against contagious diseases.
• To assess the ability of the expatriate to perform the job efficiently and effectively without harming himself/herself, his/her colleagues or the community.
• To provide a baseline medical report to support both employer and employee in compensation claims.
• To provide an opportunity for health promotion.

The Expatriate Medical Checkup will be conducted by the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) authorized private medical facilities. The checkup appointment will be booked through LMRA airport offices upon arrival to the kingdom. For expatriates who are already in Bahrain, the booking process will be done through LMRA branches. The expatriate can reschedule the appointment through the eGovernment portal (bahrain.bh) up to 24 hours prior to his/her appointment. If the expatriate missed the booked appointment, he\she should contact the assigned medical facility to arrange for the earliest appointment.
For annual medical checkup, expatriates can book the appointment through the eGovernment website (bahrain.bh).

• Appointment Instructions
• Authorized Medical Facilities List

The expatriate shall undergo a comprehensive medical examination that includes the following:

• Detailed and comprehensive medical history.
• Vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, visual acuity, color vision, height, weight).
• General physical examination conducted by the physician.
• Chest X-Ray.
• Tuberculin skin test (for specific jobs, e.g. health care , kindergartens workers).
• Blood investigations (HIV, HBsAg, HCV, VDRL/RPR) for all expatriates.
  • HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C positive expatriates are UNFIT to work in Bahrain
• Stool test for ova and parasites (for specific jobs, e.g. food handlers, cleaners).
• Urine test for sugar/albumin/blood.

• Expatriate Medical Checkup Guidelines

Upon completion of the medical checkup, the results are submitted to the medical committee in the Ministry of Health (MOH) responsible for issuing fitness result. Some expatriates may require further assessment or more investigations. The final fitness result issued by the medical committee will then be submitted to the LMRA system.

• Frequently Asked Questions