Book close to your visa plan—but not too late
Ideal timing is two to three weeks before travel so results remain valid and you still have room to reschedule. Booking too early risks expiry; booking too late risks missing your flight. Align with your sponsor city—Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Doha, Muscat, Manama, Kuwait City, Dubai, Abu Dhabi—and pick the matching clinic city (Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Dhaka, Mumbai, Delhi).
Best days and hours to book in 2025
Tuesday to Thursday mornings often have steadier confirmation times. Karachi and Lahore peak slots fill early; aim for morning submissions. Islamabad/Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Dhaka, Mumbai, and Delhi may have shorter queues later in the week but still benefit from early-day documents. Avoid last-hour bookings on weekends or local holidays when banks and clinics have reduced staffing.
Seasonality and peak periods
Ramadan, Hajj season, and year-end hiring drives increase demand for Saudi Arabia and UAE routes. Expect higher fees and tighter slots. Submit documents early in the day and keep a backup date ready. If you must travel during peaks, choose standard timing over urgent only when your schedule allows—it can save fees while still keeping you ahead of visa deadlines.
Family and corporate bookings
Families should request grouped slots and share all passports together. Corporate teams should nominate a single point of contact to prevent duplicate requests. Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad/Rawalpindi clinics can align consecutive timings when documents arrive early. For Dhaka, Mumbai, and Delhi, confirm whether the clinic allows group sequencing before you pay.
Key Points
- Send all passports in one message for grouped slots
- Provide two preferred dates and morning/afternoon preferences
- Ask for ladies-only windows if needed before confirmation
- Keep receipts labeled per traveler for easier clinic checks
Avoid expiry and rejections
Set reminders 24 hours before the appointment and leave early to beat traffic. If plans change, reschedule before the cutoff—do not skip the visit. If a token expires, follow the expired token solution to cancel and rebook cleanly. Always verify spelling and sponsor city on the QR slip right after issuance to prevent rejections at the clinic gate.
When urgent booking makes sense
Use urgent slots when flights or visa deadlines are close. Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad/Rawalpindi often support same-day confirmations during business hours; Peshawar, Quetta, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Dhaka, Mumbai, and Delhi may offer next-day options. Share documents before noon to capture cancellations and keep your phone on for OTP.
After the appointment: stay aligned with timelines
Results usually post within 24–48 hours. Check them promptly, save screenshots, and share with your sponsor. If repeat tests are requested, follow instructions quickly to avoid pushing your travel date. Keep all receipts tied to the token ID, especially during peak seasons when clinics verify payments closely.
Quick timing checklist for 2025
Two to three weeks before travel, match sponsor city with clinic city, submit documents early in the day, plan around Ramadan/Hajj peaks, group family bookings, and set reminders for result checks. Staying ahead of traffic, OTP, and payment hurdles keeps your GAMCA/Wafid token active and your travel plans intact.