ESIf you are in the process of obtaining your residence visa to the United States and you have already received your consular appointment notice at the American Consulate in Ciudad Juárez, the next requirement is to schedule your appointment to take the medical exam before your consular appointment. In this step, one of the main doubts that arises is the cost of the consular medical exam.
In this article, we clarify the point and give you all the information regarding the medical exam required for your American residency process; we are talking about costs, what it includes, regulations, etc.
We invite you to keep reading so that, with this information, you can plan your budget in advance and show up prepared for your medical appointment in Ciudad Juárez.
Consular medical examination, a mandatory requirement that must be taken in authorized clinics
U.S. immigration law states that all green card applicants, regardless of age, must undergo a medical examination as a mandatory requirement of the process.
This test can only be performed at clinics authorized by the U.S. Consulate (panel physicians). Results issued by unauthorized doctors are not valid for immigration purposes.
Each applicant is responsible for scheduling their medical examination at an authorized clinic; it is recommended to take it at least 2 to 3 days before the interview at the Consulate.
At Clínica Médica Internacional (CMI), we have more than 40 years of experience performing immigration medical exams for the United States, we are proud to be the clinic that has served the most American residency visa applicants in the world, we follow the official guidelines of the U.S. Consulate in Ciudad Juarez to guarantee all our applicants valid results and on time for your consular appointment.
What does the cost of the consular medical exam include?
The medical exam is not a general checkup. It is a specific evaluation for immigration purposes, aligned with public health criteria of the United States, which can be divided into 2 concepts:
- Medical examination:
- Eye Review
- Laboratory tests (blood and/or urine, depending on your age)
- Chest X-ray (from 15 years of age)
- Full Medical Evaluation
- Validation of the vaccination schedule.
- Application of vaccines that are applied on the day of your appointment to complete the United States vaccination schedule in accordance with the CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
In the case of vaccines, the clinic’s medical staff will review your immunization records and determine if you meet the requirements or if you need any additional doses. These are only applied when necessary.
Therefore, now you know that if you are in the process of residency in the United States, you must consider the cost of the consular medical exam and vaccinations.
Immigration Medical Exam Costs
The cost of the consular medical exam is set by the U.S. Consulate General and is the same at all licensed clinics.
The prices of the exam change according to the age group of the applicant:
- Adults (15 years and older): $374.68 USD
- Children (2 to 14 years old): $267.96 USD
- Infants (0 to 2 years old): $203.00 USD
Payment for the consular medical exam can be made in dollars or Mexican pesos, and the accepted methods are: cash, debit, or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, or American Express).
The applicant must pay on the day of their appointment, at the end of their process, it is important to point out that no authorized clinic charges for the process in advance; it is always at the end of their process.
As we mentioned in the previous section, if vaccines are required, they will be paid separately, and we explain this below.
Vaccine prices
In addition to the medical exam, you may need to get consulate-mandated vaccinations based on your age, as requested by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
Each vaccine has a different price and is only applied if necessary. Here are the costs of the vaccines of the U.S. scheme for your reference:
- Tdap: $66.00 USD
- Tdap: $66.00 USD
- Hepatitis A: $39.00 USD
- Hepatitis B: $33.00 USD
- Seasonal Influenza: $51.00 USD
- Meningococcal $138.00 USD
- MMR $44.00 USD
- Pneumococcus: $105.00 USD
- Rotavirus MXN $83.00 USD
- Chickenpox $66.00 USD
You can present your vaccination card from an official institution. It will be valid as long as it meets the established requirements.
The COVID-19 vaccine is no longer mandatory for visa processing.
Schedule your consular medical exam
If you have doubts about the cost of the consular medical exam or want to schedule your appointment, at Clínica Médica Internacional (CMI), we have trained personnel to guide you through the process.
📞 From Mexico: (+52) 656 227 2800
📞 From the United States: (+1) 844 624 9447
If you require more information about the medical process, be sure to visit our website www.cmi-medical.com.