IMMIGRANT VISAS

Medical Requirements

Instructions for Medical Examination

All intending immigrants are required to undergo a medical examination by one of the medical doctors or clinics on the following list.  The physicians will provide the necessary medical examination forms.  Please visit only one of the authorized physicians on the list. You must have your passport and two passport size photograph along with your case number with you in order to complete the medical exam.  Make sure that your medical examination is completed BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT DATE and bring the results of the examination on your appointment date.   We suggest that you make arrangements for your medical examination at least THREE or FOUR days prior to your appointment date.  You do not need to bring your X-Ray to your visa interview.  If you suffer from a chronic illness, have been treated for any disease or are under psychiatric care, doctors recommend you to present your medical file during examination. 
 
IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants ages two (2) years to fourteen (14) years of age (from 2nd birthday until reach 15th birthday) must undergo the medical examination at least four (4) work days prior to their scheduled appointment at the Consulate. Failure to do so may result in processing delays or rescheduling of initial appointment.
 
 
MEDICAL EXAMINATION AND VACCINATION FEES
 
Charges for the physical examination and other required tests are to be paid by the visa applicant.  Fees are as follows: blood tests $60.00; chest x-ray $45.00; physician $70.00.  Each vaccination fee varies from $5.00 to $200.00 depending on age and vaccines required.
 

Medical Doctor	Address	Phone Number	Working Hours
Dr. Mehmet Ungan Dr. Handan Ungan FOR AN APPOINTMENT, PLEASE CLICK ON: http://www.doctorun.com  mungan@duzen.com.tr	Atatürk Bulvarı 237/29 Kavaklıdere, Ankara	90-312-468-9541 90-532-245-1388	Weekdays 09:00-19:00 Saturdays 10:00-17:00
American Hospital Check up dept., 2ndfloor www.americanhospitalistanbul.com	Güzelbahçe Sokak Nişantaşı, İstanbul	90-212-311-2501 90-212-311-2502 90-212-311-2000	For appointment, please call in advance, between: Weekdays 08:00-18:00 Saturdays 08:00-13:00

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
 
United States Immigration Law requires immigrant visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations (listed below) prior to the issuance of an immigrant visa.  Instructions and procedural guides direct panel physicians who conduct immigrant visa medical examinations to verify that applicants have met the vaccination requirement, or that it is medically inappropriate for the visa applicant to receive one or more of the listed vaccinations:
 
Mumps, Measles, Rubella, Polio, Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids, Pertussis, Influenza Type B (HIB), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Pneumococcal, Influenza, Rotavirus, Meningococcal, Human Papillomavirus (HPV ), Zonazoster.
 
In order to assist the panel physician, and to avoid delays in the processing of an immigrant visa, all immigrant visa applicants should have their vaccination records available for the panel physician’s review at the time of the immigrant medical examination.  Visa applicants should consult with their regular health care provider to obtain a copy of their immunization record, if one is available.  If you do not have a vaccination record, the panel physician will work with you to determine which vaccinations you may need to meet the requirement.  Certain waivers of the vaccination requirement are available upon the recommendation of the panel physician. Only a physician can determine which of the listed vaccinations are medically appropriate for you, given your age, medical history and current medical condition.
 
If you are fifteen (15) or older, a blood test for antibodies developed in response to infection by the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is required.  HIV is the virus that causes the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).  AIDS is the name given to a group of illnesses, which may occur in persons infected with HIV.  HIV infection causes a defect in a person's natural immunity against disease.  Victims are highly vulnerable to serious illnesses. This test is not to diagnose AIDS, but to detect antibodies to the virus. If the result is positive, it does not necessarily mean that you have AIDS or will get it.  The results of your test will be provided to a consular officer.  Also, it may be necessary to report results to the health authorities in this country. A positive test result will mean that you will not be eligible to receive a visa.  A positive test result may also carry other consequences related to your day-to-day activities in this country.

The validity of your visa will be limited with the validity of your medical report. Medical reports classified as "Class B (TB)" are valid for 3 months from the date the doctor signed the report. All other medical reports classified as "No apparent decease or defect" are valid for 6 months after the doctor’s signature date. If your case is subject to further administrative processing, or if the processing of your file is delayed due to missing documents, the medical report may expire before your visa is issued. In that case, you would be required to renew the examination and submit an updated medical report to our office before you receive your visa.