Meds

The Meds!

From Penny:

We just did our meds in London, but turns out they were exactly the same as those we did in Cape Town a year ago (not valid since we transferred our file, plus they're over a year old).

The good news about doing meds is it means you're in the home stretch and those visas are a big step closer. CHC sends you med forms with your photos attached - one for each and every member of the family. You make an appointment with the approved doctor and off you go. You have to take the following with you:

1 Passports

2 Two passport pics each

3 Any medical records, especially if you have any specific medical condition.

(The doctor's receptionist will tell you all you need to know and the letter from the CHC tells you the rest)

You need to be there a few minutes early to fill in the forms. They do a chest X-ray, blood test and urine test and you are examined by the doctor - blood pressure, heart, lungs, eyes, ears, mouth, eyes, etc. None of this is very difficult or serious - eg there is no internal exam or anything! If you are a healthy individual, this is all very straightforward, a mere formality and just another thing you do to get those visas.

If you or any member of your family has a specific medical condition, I would recommend chatting to your emigration consultant or attorney right up front in the process about how this would affect your application, if at all. As with everything in the application process, be honest in the meds.

What does it all cost? When Lee and I had them done in Cape Town, the total cost for 2 of us was around R1,200. Which was a LOT cheaper than the London price of £130 EACH! But it's worth it - the end is in sight.

How long does take them to process meds? When we've been waiting so long, this is the first question we ask at this point. Here are three common scenarios from different CHC offices:

1 Pretoria: your meds are sent to Nairobi for assessment, which generally takes 3 months.

2 London: our test results are returned within 2 - 3 working days and are then couriered by the doctor's office to CHC. Current assessment time is around 2 - 3 weeks.

3 A friend who applied in Buffalo did her meds the minute she was allocated an interview date in Detroit. She couriered the big envelope off to Ottowa as soon as she could collect everything from the doctor's office (they only courier to Nairobi). When she went for her interview around 6 - 7 weeks thereafter, the meds had been assessed and passed and her visa was thus issued on the day of her interview.

NOTE: Just remember every case is unique and these scenarios may vary greatly depending on circumstances, various CHC offices and backlogs at the medical assessment centres.

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			The Meds! From Penny: We just did our meds in London, but turns out they were exactly the same as those we did in Cape Town a year ago (not valid since we transferred our file, plus they're over a year old). The good news about doing meds is it means you're in the home stretch and those visas are a big step closer. CHC sends you med forms with your photos attached - one for each and every member of the family. You make an appointment with the approved doctor and off you go. You have to take the following with you: 1 Passports 2 Two passport pics each 3 Any medical records, especially if you have any specific medical condition. (The doctor's receptionist will tell you all you need to know and the letter from the CHC tells you the rest) You need to be there a few minutes early to fill in the forms. They do a chest X-ray, blood test and urine test and you are examined by the doctor - blood pressure, heart, lungs, eyes, ears, mouth, eyes, etc. None of this is very difficult or serious - eg there is no internal exam or anything! If you are a healthy individual, this is all very straightforward, a mere formality and just another thing you do to get those visas. If you or any member of your family has a specific medical condition, I would recommend chatting to your emigration consultant or attorney right up front in the process about how this would affect your application, if at all. As with everything in the application process, be honest in the meds. What does it all cost? When Lee and I had them done in Cape Town, the total cost for 2 of us was around R1,200. Which was a LOT cheaper than the London price of £130 EACH! But it's worth it - the end is in sight. How long does take them to process meds? When we've been waiting so long, this is the first question we ask at this point. Here are three common scenarios from different CHC offices: 1 Pretoria: your meds are sent to Nairobi for assessment, which generally takes 3 months. 2 London: our test results are returned within 2 - 3 working days and are then couriered by the doctor's office to CHC. Current assessment time is around 2 - 3 weeks. 3 A friend who applied in Buffalo did her meds the minute she was allocated an interview date in Detroit. She couriered the big envelope off to Ottowa as soon as she could collect everything from the doctor's office (they only courier to Nairobi). When she went for her interview around 6 - 7 weeks thereafter, the meds had been assessed and passed and her visa was thus issued on the day of her interview. NOTE: Just remember every case is unique and these scenarios may vary greatly depending on circumstances, various CHC offices and backlogs at the medical assessment centres. [TOP] [BACK] [HOME]
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