The available government services include booking examination appointments, rescheduling existing bookings, viewing appointment details and accessing medical fitness reports through Bahrain’s official National Portal.

These are established government procedures rather than newly introduced requirements in November 2026, and they apply according to the medical examination obligations associated with the employee’s occupation and employment circumstances.

Which Expatriate Workers Require Periodic Medical Examinations?

The Labour Market Regulatory Authority explains that the Ministry of Health requires employers to arrange periodic medical examinations for expatriate employees working in the occupations identified on the official list after completing two years.

This requirement should not be confused with the initial medical screening process associated with obtaining an employment permit and residence authorization when an expatriate worker begins employment in Bahrain.

Separate occupational health examinations may also apply to workers exposed to particular workplace hazards, making it essential for employers to identify the appropriate examination category before starting the booking process.

How Can Employers Book Medical Examination Appointments?

Bahrain’s National Portal provides a dedicated electronic service for booking periodic medical examination appointments for expatriate employees, with access available through the government’s health and employment-related services.

Employers can open the relevant service, follow the instructions displayed by the system and complete the necessary details concerning the employee and the available appointment options.

Before confirming an appointment, the employer should verify the employee’s information, review the authorized medical facilities and ensure that the selected appointment is suitable for the worker’s examination requirements.

Can an Existing Medical Appointment Be Changed?

The Ministry of Health provides a separate online service for rescheduling periodic medical examinations, enabling employers to manage previously arranged appointments through the National Portal.

The government platform also allows employers to view scheduled appointments and access information about authorized medical facilities, including the details needed to contact an approved examination centre.

These options can help companies organize examinations around operational requirements while maintaining compliance with official medical screening schedules and avoiding unnecessary delays.

Checking Medical Fitness Reports and Examination Results

The electronic medical examination services include an option for employers to view and print expatriate employees’ medical fitness reports once the relevant results become available.

Official government information explains that approved private hospitals participate in recording employee attendance and entering medical results through the connected examination service.

The system supports information exchange involving the Ministry of Health, the Labour Market Regulatory Authority and the National Health Regulatory Authority, reducing unnecessary duplication of information across participating government entities.

What Happens When a Periodic Examination Becomes Overdue?

According to the Labour Market Regulatory Authority, employers receive a notification before the due date of a required periodic medical examination for an expatriate employee covered by the applicable occupation list.

If the examination result is not received within the specified period, the employer receives another notification confirming that the periodic medical examination deadline has passed.

The employer is then directed to arrange an examination through the National Portal’s periodic medical examination services, making it important to monitor official notifications and complete the relevant booking requirements.

Important Guidance for Employers and Expatriate Workers

Employers should distinguish between mandatory periodic examinations for specific expatriate occupations, initial medical examinations for employment permits and occupational health examinations for workers exposed to workplace hazards.

Medical appointments and fitness reports should be handled through approved medical institutions and authorized government systems, with appropriate care taken to protect confidential employee health information.

For additional information about employment-related examination requirements, employers may contact the Labour Market Regulatory Authority on 17506055 or consult Bahrain’s National Portal for the current list of electronic services and official instructions.

Source: Bahrain Ministry of Health, Labour Market Regulatory Authority and Kingdom of Bahrain National Portal.