Physical examination results for U.S. immigration (permanent residence) are only valid for applicants who has an interview at the U.S. Embassy in Korea.
Starting from December 8, 2023, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires all US immigrants(above age of 6 Months) undergoing a physical examination to receive a COVID vaccination shot within a year during COVID vaccination seasons.
Contacts : 02-2072-4918 (+82-2-2072-4918 from outside of Korea)
| Location | International Medical Center, Main Building 2F, Seoul National University Hospital 101 DAEHAK-RO JONGNO-GU, SEOUL (서울시 종로구 대학로 101, 연건동) |
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| Things to Bring |
1. Registration Application form (Must fill out ALL the blanks) - Each applicant must fill out a separate registration form. ※ Ensure that all information matches the DS-260/160 form you‘ve previously submitted. ※ Click the "Download Registration Application" button above, complete all fields, and print it out. ※ Please be aware that insufficient details may not be able to complete the examination
- [e Medical applicants] One photo (taken within the last 6 months) - [K-visa / for submission to U.S. military units / non-immigrant visa (others that are not identifiable via e-Medical)] 5 passport or half-business-card-sized photos (same size photos taken within 6 months) 4. Vaccination records(including a baby care notebook) & Antibody blood test report (If available) - We only accept certified immunization record with the doctor's name, signature/license number, or hospital information. - Bring all vaccination documents 1) Please print out from [Korean CDC website] 2) Visit nearby community health center if you have an ARC number - If vaccinations are needed, the doctor will prescribe them during the examination. - Refer to the CDC for required vaccinations: 5. Instruction Packet Letter (Email with interview date): 6. DS-260/160 Confirmation page |
| Items to be filled in the application |
※If you are unable to provide all the required forms, you will not be able to undergo the physical examination. |
| Office Hours |
Mon - Fri (It takes 2 - 3 hours) |
| Fasting | Not necessary. |
| Eye examination | If you wear glasses or (contact) lens, please wear or bring them with you. |
| Chest X-ray | Examiners who have had tuberculosis in the past or show traces of tuberculosis on their chest X-ray may bring medical findings or records and CD for reference. However, they still need to undergo a chest X-ray at our hospital. Depending on the X-ray results, if a sputum test is necessary, individuals will be required to visit the hospital for three consecutive days, and the test results will be available approximately nine weeks later. |
| Other information |
IGRA blood test |
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Additional Information needed |
1. Type of visa in progress (category) 4. Name of all the countries you have lived for more than 6 months in your lifetime (including the United States) |
Examination Information and costs
- Vaccination fees are charged separately.
- For fiancé visa (K-visa) or those submitting to U.S. military units, vaccination is not mandatory but strongly recommended by the U.S. Department of State.
- Starting from October 1, 2021, as per guidelines from the U.S. Department of Immigration and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), applicants aged 18 to 24 must undergo urine tests for gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease. If any abnormalities are found in the tests, necessary treatment will be required.
- Starting from October 1, 2024, as per guidelines from the U.S. Department of Immigration and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), applicants aged 2 and above must undergo Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA).
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Examination Details |
Cost |
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45 years of age and older |
Basic exam, Chest X-ray, TB testing |
455,000KRW |
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25-44 years of age |
Basic exam, Chest X-ray, Serologic test for Syphilis, Screening for Gonorrhea and TB testing & screening, IGRA |
470,000KRW |
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18-24 years of age |
Basic exam, Chest X-ray, Serologic test for Syphilis, Screening for Gonorrhea and TB testing & screening, IGRA |
592,000KRW |
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15 years of age and older |
Basic exam, Chest X-ray, Serologic test for Syphilis, Screening for Gonorrhea and TB testing & screening, IGRA |
455,000KRW |
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2 through 14 years of age |
Basic exam, Interferon Gamma Release Assay (IGRA), *Chest X-ray and TB testing & screening (*if applicable) |
347,000KRW |
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0-1 year of age |
Basic exam |
215,000KRW |
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All results will be out in 7-10 days |
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- Effective from Oct. 01. 2024.
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
How is the physical examination for U.S. immigration conducted?
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After the embassy interview date is set and your DS 260/160 is submitted, join the Seoul National University Hospital website and contact us at 02-2072-4918 (+82-2-2072-4918 from outside of Korea) to make a reservation. Case Number and interview date are needed for the reservation. |
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Please present the following to the staff 1) The checklist in which items are marked with checks (printing out on the website is required) 3) Original valid passport |
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- Height, weight Only for e-Medical(online results submission system) applicant |
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Consultation with a professor (About 20 ~ 30 minutes) |
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Please check the examination details above. → The examination time takes about 2 ~ 3 hours. |
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- The result will be out in 7 ~ 10 days. |
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If the results are normal
Non E Medical applicant Please submit a small, sealed envelope to the embassy. All applicant will receive only a copy of the vaccination records (for all ages) and a CD copy of the X-ray (only for those 15 years of age and older). 1) Request by post (no additional fee)
2) Collect in person
This can be made on the day of your examination. |
- What is the DS-260 form, and why do I need to bring it for the U.S. immigration visa physical examination?
- DS 260 is an immigrant visa application form submitted online through the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) site.
- It is essential to submit the DS-260 before making a reservation for the physical examination. If you bring the printed confirmation page (click Print Confirmation button) at the time of the examination, the hospital will verify the Confirmation number and Case Number.
- For additional information, including how to access the DS-260 form, please refer to the provided link.
What is the DS-260 form, and why do I need to bring it for the U.S. immigration visa physical examination?
- 1. Consultation for visa physical examination.
- 2. Psychological evaluation by a psychiatrist.
- Psychiatric evaluation cost
The cost below is only for psychiatric evaluation. There’s an additional cost for US immigration examination.
If you receive a psychological evaluation request (DUI) during the U.S. embassy after the immigration physical examination, you will need two types of consultations:
Psychological evaluation
Things to Bring
1. Everything listed(No. 1 ~7) for general immigration examination.
2. Yellow envelope given by the embassy
3. Criminal recordsConsultation Time
Consultations with the psychiatric department can be scheduled only on Tuesdays between 2:30-4:00 p.m.
※ Please be aware that if you arrive later than your scheduled time, the consultation will not be available.Results
Results for physical examination and psychiatric evaluation will be sent to the U.S. Embassy.
※Please note that there will be additional fee for the post (ilyang), you’ll receive the information via text message when the results are out.
Other processes are same as FAQ 1.
Basic evaluation
Advanced evaluation
300,000 – 400,000 KRW
800,000 – 900,000 KRW
Results comes out in 3-4 weeks
Results may take more than 4 weeks