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Updated September 2024
Key takeaways
The Efada medical report is required for expats to get an Iqama.
Efada is mandatory for obtaining or renewing a Saudi driver’s license, involving medical tests.
Expats can check their Efada report status online via the Ministry of Health’s website.
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What is the Efada medical report?
Efada is the approved electronic service through which the Ministry of Health sends medical examination reports of expats in Saudi Arabia to relevant authorities.
Expatriates need to obtain an Efada medical report from approved centers to get a residence permit or Iqama. It is mandatory to visit an Efada-approved medical center soon after entering Saudi Arabia.
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Efada-approved medical test hospitals
According to multiple sources, given below are some of the Efada-approved medical centers:
Riyadh
- King Saud Hospital
- King Saud Chest Hospital
- General Hospital Sat Alallayh
- Clinic Alber
- National Guard Health Affairs
- Medical Maximum Kindergarten Company
- Muzahimiyah General
- Hinakiyah General Hospital
- King Fahad Medical
- Durma General Hospital
- ALEHSAA Hospital
- Rafayi Alsamsh
- King Khaled Eye Hospital
- King Salman Hospital
- King Abdulaziz Medical City
- King Salman Kidney Diseases Center
Jeddah
- Alhamra Hospital
- Medical Department King Abdulaziz University
- East Jeddah Hospital
- Al Hamra health centre in Jeddah
- Childbirth and Pediatric Hospital in Jeddah
- Abdulazez
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Jeddah – South Terminal
- Alalameya Polyclinic
- Alfaisal Medical Centre 3
- Mohammed AlJedaani Medical Complex
- Al Thager Hospital
- King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital
Dammam
- Dammam Comprehensive Screening Centre
- Medical Fitness Centre Hospital Prince Sultan Araarha
- King Fahd Hospital
- Shifa Al-Dammam
- Security Forces Hospital
- Dammam Medical Complex
- Al Amal Complex for Mental Health
- Al Ahmadi Medical Clinic
Efada for driving license
An Efada medical report from an Efada-approved hospital, as mentioned above, is also required when applying for a driver’s license or renewing a license in Saudi Arabia.
To obtain an Efada medical test report for a driving license, please follow the steps given below:
- Visit an Efada-approved medical center with the following documents for registration:
- Sponsor ID
- Original Iqama
- Original driving license
- Two photographs
- The fee for the medical test, which is approximately SAR 200
- After registration, the hospital will take you for a blood test, an eye test, and a general checkup
- After passing the blood test and eye test, the hospital staff will update your medical test report on the Absher portal
- You will be notified with an SMS once the report has been updated on the Absher portal
How to check your Efada medical report status online?
Medical test report
Expatriates can quickly check the result of their Efada medical test report (or the medical report needed for iqama) online through the Ministry of Health website using the Iqama border number and Sponsor ID number.
To check the result of your Efada medical report online, please follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of the Ministry of Health (MOH).
- Enter your border number and Sponsor ID number
- Select the type as ‘Iqama Issuance.’
- Enter the accurate verification code.
- Click on “search.”
Your Efada medical test report should now be visible on your screen.
Driving license
The status of an Efada medical test report for a driving license cannot be checked online.
However, medical center staff usually updates the medical test report on the Absher portal. You will be notified with an SMS once your medical report has been updated on the Absher portal.
