Wafid / GAMCA Medical Centers Chakdara — Complete List 2026

Wafid / GAMCA Medical Centers in Chakdara — Complete Guide 2026

Chakdara is a town in Lower Dir District, Malakand Division, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, strategically located at the junction of the Swat River and the Panjkora River where the main road from Peshawar meets the road to Upper Dir, Chitral, and Swat. Despite being a relatively small town, Chakdara has 10 officially approved Wafid / GAMCA medical centers — a remarkably high number that reflects the massive outmigration of workers from Dir, Malakand, Swat, and surrounding KPK districts to GCC countries. These centers serve not just Chakdara but act as a regional WAFID hub for the entire Dir-Malakand belt.

Why Does Chakdara Have So Many GAMCA Centers?

Chakdara’s 10 approved centers may seem disproportionate for a small town, but the number reflects the region’s exceptionally high rate of overseas employment. Dir and Malakand districts have historically been among the highest per-capita sources of GCC-bound workers in Pakistan. Thousands of men from Upper Dir, Lower Dir, Chitral, Swat, Bajaur, and Malakand travel through Chakdara each year for their GAMCA medical examination, making it one of the busiest WAFID locations relative to its population size. The town’s geographic position — on the main artery connecting Peshawar to the upper Malakand belt — makes it the most accessible WAFID center for this vast mountainous region.

Which Road Corridors Are the Chakdara Centers On?

Chakdara’s approved centers are spread across the town’s main road corridors:

• University Road: AL Haram Diagnostics, Amna Diagnostic Center (Darbar area, Trade Center), Primecare Diagnostics (Gul Mukam) — the main road leading toward Chakdara University, serving applicants from the city center and surrounding localities
• Main GT Road / Dir Chakdara Road: Oasis Diagnostic (Opp. Abeer Saeed Hospital), Elite Medical Center — along the primary GT Road corridor through Chakdara
• Nowshera-Chitral Road: Pearl Diagnostic Center, Tashfeen Medical Center — serving applicants traveling from Chitral, Upper Dir, and Swat directions
• Other locations: Anwar Clinical Laboratory (Chakdara town, open Saturdays), Oman Diagnostic (Near Agriculture Bank), Sawaira Healthcare (Pull Chowki, Opp. FC Fort)

What Documents Are Required at Chakdara GAMCA Centers?

• Original passport with at least 7 months and 21 days of remaining validity
• 2 photocopies of the passport bio-data page
• Wafid / GAMCA appointment token slip (PDF sent to your WhatsApp and email)
• 2–4 recent passport-size photographs with white background
• CNIC copy for Pakistani nationals
• Cash for the medical test fee (approximately Rs. 8,500–12,000 in Chakdara)
• Visa copy or employment offer letter from your GCC sponsor if available

Is Any Chakdara Center Open on Saturday?

Anwar Clinical Laboratory is the only Wafid / GAMCA approved center in Chakdara that is open on Saturdays. All other 9 centers are closed on both Saturday and Sunday. If you need a Saturday appointment in Chakdara, you must book specifically for Anwar Clinical Laboratory — contact us on WhatsApp to request the Saturday slot at this center.

Which Districts Should Use Chakdara for Their GAMCA Test?

Chakdara acts as the primary WAFID hub for a large geographic area of northern KPK. Applicants from the following districts and areas typically select Chakdara as their WAFID city:

• Lower Dir District — All tehsils including Adenzai, Timergara, Balambat
• Upper Dir District — Chakdara is the nearest WAFID-approved location
• Chitral District — Chakdara (on the Nowshera-Chitral Road) is accessible and listed as their WAFID hub
• Malakand District — Including Batkhela, Dargai, and Thana areas
• Bajaur District — Chakdara may be selected where Peshawar is too distant
• Swat applicants from northern tehsils — May also use Chakdara if it is more convenient than Peshawar

How Long Do Chakdara GAMCA Results Take?

Chakdara centers typically upload results to the WAFID system within 3 to 5 working days after your examination. Connectivity and infrastructure in the Malakand belt can occasionally cause minor delays. Check your result using your passport number at our report check page or at wafid.com. If your result has not appeared after 6 working days, contact us on WhatsApp and we will follow up directly with the center.