Expert: Drew Wilmoth - 5/24/2007

Question
QUESTION: I have received an offer from Cayman Islands. The have given the Work permit application form along with Medical examination form. Right now i am living in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. To which hospital i should go for a medical examination. Are there any registered hospital. I would like to know how to get registered medical hospital in Riyadh. Thank you in advance

ANSWER: Any licensed medical practitioner can perform the required tests, which typically include:
a chest x-ray to rule out tuberculosis,
an HIV test,
a VDRL (syphilis) test,
a general assessment of health.

This may be performed at a hospital or doctor's private office.  The medical report should be completed, in English, on the form provided by your employer as a part of the work permit application paperwork.

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QUESTION: Immigration department cayman island is also asking for Police Clearance Certificate. I got a police clearance certificate from Indian Embassy in Riyadh. some people say this document has to be submitted with Riyadh Crime Branch police after getting attestation from Ministry of foreign offairs in Riyadh. Do I really need to get the clearance from Crime Branch in Riyadh ? Though i have one police clearance certificate from Indian Embassy. i appreciate your help and guidance

Answer
Normally, Immigration prefers a police clearance from your current place of residence, assuming you have been there for a period of time.  If you have been living and working in Saudi Arabia for at least six months, I would suggest that you obtain a police clearance from there as well.