The Medical Examination

All visa applicants, regardless of age, need to complete a medical examination at the St. Luke’s Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC) before the visa interview. Applicants are advised to have their medical examinations done at least one week before their interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Manila.

SLMCEC is located at 1177 J. Bocobo Street, Ermita, Manila. They can be reached by telephone at 521-0020 and 521-8647.  SLMCEC is open from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is best to arrive for your medical examination between 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.  Applicants are served on a first come first served basis, but the order of release of the medical reports will depend on the complexity of the results of the medical examination.

What is the cost of the medical examination at SLMCEC?

• The medical exam fee is U.S. $213.35 for adults (15 years and older) and U.S. $185.35 for children (under 15 years of age).
• SLMCEC does not accept credit card or dollar payments. The fees must be paid in Philippine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate.

What is the validity of the medical examination?

• Medical examinations are generally valid for 6 months.

Will chest x-rays be required?

• Children younger than 15 years old will not need a chest X-ray or serological test unless required by the doctor, but will instead undergo a Tuberculin Skin Test.
• According to the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS), chest X-rays for pregnant women are not dangerous if taken with the proper shielding.
• If you have had previous X-rays, please bring them along for a comparative study.

What should I bring to my medical examination?

• Appointment letter sent by the National Visa Center or an e-mail print out of your appointment sent by the Call Center or the appointment date shown on our website (http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3238.htm)
• Appropriate medical examination fee.
• Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
• Two colored pictures (2 inches x 2 inches) with a white background

What happens after I have my medical examination?

• The medical report, passport and visa pictures are normally submitted by SLMCEC to the U.S. Embassy in Manila.  In most cases, only the chest x-ray film and immunization form are given to the applicants in the SLMCEC releasing section.
• The medical examination usually takes two to three working days to process, but can extend up to a few months if there are required tests that need to be completed.

What do I do if I miss my interview appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Manila because of prolonged and/or additional tests conducted by SLMCEC?

• Upon the release of your medical report, SLMCEC will schedule your embassy interview appointment within the next two working days.  SLMCEC will give you an appointment slip.  You should bring the appointment slip together with your original appointment letter to facilitate entry into the U.S. Embassy in Manila.