K1 Visa Medical Examination Manila

Philippines K1 Visa

About one Week prior to her interview at the U.S. Embassy, they will schedule a medical examination for your fiancee.

St. Luke's Medical Center

There are two facilities called, “St. Luke’s": one in Quezon City and one in Ermita, Manila. You must go to the one in Ermita, Manila. All K1 and K2 visa applicants must complete a medical examination at St. Luke’s Extension Clinic.  These fees are also payable in Philippine pesos.

St. Luke’s Extension Clinic is located at 1177 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila, Telephone Numbers 521-0020 and 521-8647. http://www.stluke.com.ph

Here's what you need to know about your K-1 visa fiancee medical examination at St. Luke's medical center. Be sure to bring the original approval letter from the embassy with you. Have it photocopied and bring 6 visa-sized color photos with you. This is apart from the visa photos required to be attached on your forms provided with the letter. This is not indicated on the letter because it is a requirement by the affiliate medical center, not by the embassy. All other required documents shall be submitted at the clinic and will be collated by the medical personnel.

Be sure to bring the following documents to your K1 fiancee visa medical examination:

1. Original and Photocopy of Proof of Payment for the Visa Interview. There is a $131 non-refundable, application fee for each K1 visa applicant. This fee is payable in U.S. dollars or its current peso equivalent and is paid at an accredited branch of Citibank or the Bank of the Philippine Islands.

2. Passport and photocopy of first and last page of your Passport.

3. NSO (National Statistics Office) issued copy of your birth certificate.

4. Copies of Termination of Prior Marriage (if either petitioner or fiance has been previously married).

5. NBI Clearance (recent copy).

6. Foreign Police Clearance (if fiance has resided outside the Philippines after the age of 16. This shall include residence as an expatriate or overseas contract worker).

7. Evidence of Financial Support which shall include the I-134 (Affidavit of Support) which shall be filed up by the petitioner and duly sealed and notarized, the Income Tax Returns for 3 previous years as well as the 3 previous W-2's of the petitioner.

8. Bring evidence of your ongoing relationship; which should include letters, photos, phone bills, and emails. Do not bring just photos or just letters; you should give at least 4-6 copies of both pictures and letters.

9. Forms provided in the packet which are required to be filled up.

This examination depending on how early you are takes about half a day to a whole day and is on a first-come, first-served basis. The clinic usually opens at 7:30 but it is advisable to be there as early as 5:30. The required medical examination costs $213.35 each for adults and $185.35 for children 15 years old and younger in pesos. Be sure to have the equivalent amount in pesos prior to the medical exam. Be sure to check instructions that come with your approval letter for change in fees.

In the medical clinic, the staff will give you a choice if you want to have vaccinations. As a K-1 fiancee visa holder, this is a privilege accorded to you. It is advisable to have your vaccinations taken in the Philippines because it is included in the fee you are going to pay them. If you decide to have your vaccinations in the US, it will entail further costs and time as you will have to schedule your vaccinations with an immigration approved medical clinic or doctor. If you have had prior vaccinations, bring a copy of your vaccination history to determine which vaccinations are appropriate for you. Vaccinations shall include the following:

a) Mumps
b) Measles
c) Rubella
d) Polio
e) Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
f) Pertussis
g) Influenza Type B
h) Hepatitis B
i) Varicella
j) Pneumococcal
k) Influenza

You will be required to give a sample of your urine which you will have to produce during the medical exam. You can not bring a sample with you. They will provide the container in which to put your urine sample. An x-ray will be taken as well as a blood sample to check for HIV. The regular, height, weight will also be taken during this time as well as inspection of your vision and hearing. This medical exam will also include a physical exam of the mammaries to check for lumps and the genital area to check for venereal disease. You shall be interviewed by the doctor about your medical history, i.e. heart disease, drug use, etc.

The results of your x-ray shall be given to you at a later date, usually a week after your medical. The results of your medical shall not be given to you. It shall be, together with other documents you have provided and was collected by the clinic personnel, sealed in an envelope and forwarded to the embassy to be opened on the date of your fiancee visa interview. You do not have to bring the x-ray to your visa interview.