Passing the driving test is not the only step in becoming a driver.
One major step awaits you even before processing the license.
The Efada Medical report is a key milestone to achieve before applying for a driver’s license.
You must understand its nature, process, and ways to check it after reception.
Don’t worry.
We’ll explain the nature of the Efada Medical report and the steps to get it.
The Efada Medical report is a documental report that proves a person’s eligibility to drive. So, your certificate makes you physically eligible to drive in Saudi Arabia.
Steps to get an Efada Medical report
The following are some of the key steps that we have broken into parts. We’ve systematically described the things for you to save your time and help you focus on the actions.
Go to a Verified HealthCentre
First things first: Find a clinic or hospital that works under the Efada system. Simply search for one online or ask any relevant health authority acquaintance about an approved medical center from the Ministry of Health.
Not every clinic is acceptable, so you must find a verified one.
It’s goof for you to take your CNIC, passport-sized photos, or Iqama. Sometimes, clinics even ask for personal information like your phone number, etc.
Take Health Tests
Once you’ve found and consulted the clinic, the doctors will perform simple tests to ensure your physical well-being as a future driver.
These tests may vary from blood pressure checks to vision checkups, hearing, blood group, or even quick body checkups.
The staff or consultant will record and enter your results into the Efada database. Here, you do not need to do something.
Wait until the Report is Uploaded
The clinic will upload information into the system after your checkup. The period can vary from a few hours to even one day. It’s better for you to ask about the expected time period for the report. It will help you avoid confusion because clinics have many reports to handle, and it may be delayed due to pressure.
Check your Efada Report Online
Visit Efada’s official website to view the status of your report and whether it has been sent or is being processed. It’s the easiest way to check the status of your report. You can also access the website through the Absher platform.
Once you access the portal, you enter your date of birth or CNIC and check its status. The system runs quickly and displays the information for you.
If you don’t find your report, it is recommended that you wait one more day or contact the clinic.
Smart Steps to Help Things Work for You
- To avoid any tension, always choose a reliable Clinic/Consultant
- Enter the right personal information to work things smoothly
- Try using this report within 3 months, as after that, it becomes invalid to be used
- The fee varies according to different clinics, but it falls between 60 SAR to 160 SAR
Getting an Efada Medical Report before learning to drive makes things easy for you. It is not a time-consuming process. However, the process requires care and focus. Once you eneter the right information and perform actions in strict period, things never go wrong.
Congratulations! you’re eligible to go ahead with the process.