Click here for a list of the documents you will be required to take to your medical appointment. Refer also to the information provided when you book the appointment and afterwards.

• Note, you should take your letter/email/print out confirming your case has been forwarded to or received by the Embassy in London.
• The color photographs can be either U.S. or UK passport sized photos.
• The medical questionnaire will be provided to you by the panel physician.

During your medical examination you will need to provide details of your medical history, any medication you take, your vaccinations records, and your UK police certificate (for applicants aged 16 or over). We should obtain this information and documentation before booking your medical.

Please see the panel physician’s website for more information about what to expect during the medical examination.  If you have any questions or concerns about the medical or testing requirements, discuss them with the physician directly.

• A review of your medical history. Be prepared to discuss your state of health, medical history, and any medication you take.
• A physical examination.
• A chest X-ray, blood test and urine sample (for applicants aged 15 and above).
• Tuberculosis test (for applicants aged 2 and above).

Please see the panel physician’s website for more information about what to expect during the medical examination. If you have any questions or concerns about the medical or testing requirements, discuss them with the physician directly.

Please see the panel physician’s website for information about how to book the medical examination, a list of fees, and information about what to expect during the medical.

During your medical examination you will need to provide details of your medical history, any medication you take, your vaccinations records, and your UK police certificate (for applicants aged 16 or over). You should obtain this information before booking your medical.

The appointment will take place at Visa Medicals, 4 Bentinck Mansions, London W1U 2ER.

Contact the panel physician directly if you have any questions about the medical requirements after reading this webpage.

If your immigrant visa interview was scheduled for you by NVC or you are applying for a Diversity Visa, please contact the Embassy’s panel physician to book a medical appointment as soon as you receive your visa interview date. If no medical appointments are available before your visa interview, do not be concerned. Please book the earliest available medical appointment and reschedule your visa interview for at least five working days after your medical appointment.

You will need to reschedule your visa interview.   Your medical appointment needs to take place at least five working days prior to your visa interview.

You are required to provide a U.S. address. This can be a friend or relative’s address if you do not know your permanent U.S. address yet.

If your U.S. address changes before you travel, tell the immigration officials at the U.S. Port of Entry.

If your U.S. address changes after you have traveled but before you receive your Permanent Resident Card, contact USCIS as soon as possible to notify them

Unfortunately, no. We require a valid medical report from the panel physician in London.

Medicals are conducted in accordance with Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidance. Please visit the Department of State’s website for general information, and refer to ‘Table 1: Vaccine Requirements According to Applicant Age’ on the CDC website for a list of the required inoculations. Please note, the Varicella vaccination is not required in the UK.

You should take your vaccination records with you to your appointment.

• If your vaccination record is incomplete, you may obtain the inoculations from your doctor or from the panel physician. You may discuss your options during your medical examination.
• If you are applying for a fiancé(e) visa, you can proceed with your visa application if your vaccination record is incomplete. However, you will be required to meet the vaccination requirements after you have married when you apply to adjust status in the U.S
• If you have any questions about the vaccination requirements, or any concerns relating to obtaining the inoculations after reviewing the CDC website above, please contact the panel physician directly.

Copies of your medical report

• Medical records requested by the Embassy become part of the visa record. They belong to the Department of State and cannot be released, so we cannot provide copies.
• If a medical report is requested by USCIS after you move to the United States, contact them directly for guidance. If USCIS wishes to request information from the U.S. Embassy through official channels, they may do so.

X-Ray CD

• The X-Ray CD is provided for your records only. You do not need to be concerned if you do not receive your CD, but if you would like a copy please contact the panel physician directly.

To apply for a visa, a completed medical report is required. This includes all X-Ray and vaccination requirements. You can contact the panel physician to discuss their x-ray procedures.

If you would prefer to delay having your medical until after your child is born, please contact the Immigrant Visa Unit for guidance. Please be aware that if your child is born before a visa is issued, then you will need to complete the petition and visa application process for the baby if he or she does not qualify for U.S. citizenship. Applying for a visa may take anything from six months to several years, so you can anticipate that your own application may be delayed.

The maximum possible validity of a medical report is six months. We are unable to extend the validity of a medical. If it is not possible for a visa to be issued in time for you to travel to the United States before then medical report expires then a new medical examination is required. This is because a valid medical examination is required on the date of travel to the United States. If your application is being processed, you will be advised how and when to undergo a new medical in due course.