The South India times: The Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar has mandated select residency procedures on its behalf through the Qatar Visa Centers. All those going for work in Qatar must complete their biometric enrolment, sign their work contract, and complete their Visa Medical Process in their home countries before going to Qatar. Some of the key medical services that are covered during the Visa Medical Process at the Qatar Medical Center include essential medical check-ups, various types of blood tests & X-rays and the administration of vaccinations as per requirements. What is the Medical Referral process? What are the types of Medical Referrals?
As a part of the visa application process, after the review of the initial medical reports, some applicants (Lounge/VIP included) may be issued a medical referral to undergo advanced medical investigations as per the protocols defined by the Qatar authorities. These advanced medical investigations are called Medical Referrals. They include: Additional X-ray images – Applicants may be required to revisit the Qatar Medical Center for additional X-ray images based on MoH instructions
Additional lab tests – If additional lab tests are required, then blood samples are sent to external labs for further testing. External Specialist tests – Applicants may be referred to specialists at approved hospitals for further tests based on MoH guidelines (may require the collection of referral letter/ document submission).
Under what conditions are the applicants advised Medical Referrals? / How or why are the medical referrals issued? After the review of the initial medical reports, MoH may prescribe additional x-ray images/lab- tests/ specialist tests for deeper diagnosis or for confirmatory analysis. Is the Medical Referral process mandatory?
In case applicants that receive these Medical Referrals do not wish to undergo such investigations, they may choose to not proceed with their visa application by filling out the refusal form available at the reception desk at any time. How is an applicant informed in case Medical Referral is required?
The applicants are notified through SMS or call. It is suggested to provide correct active contact information at the reception when asked. How to book a Medical Referral appointment? The applicants may need to book a referral appointment to undergo the referral process which is explained by SMS or Call. Additionally, they may call the QVC helpline number to book an appointment for Medical Referrals.
