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General information

The test contents in the medical examination packages are as per the advice of the South Korean embassy only. If required additional tests have to be done as per their protocol.

Appointment Details

Applicants are requested to make mandatory prior appointments for the medical examination to our call centre through the following telephone numbers: 044-4040 1066 – Monday to Saturday – between 7 am to 7 pm.

Online Appointments Not Available.

Applicants who are unable to keep up their appointment are requested to cancel at least one day prior to the appointment day.

Documents / Records to be brought on the day of medical examination

• Original passport
• 1 Xerox copy of the bio-data page of the passport
• 3 recent passport size photos

Additional information

• Please bring the photo copy of old medical reports/ old X rays related to TB treatment if any.
• Pregnant applicants have the option to undergo chest x ray with protective gear (double lead shield covering of the abdomen) or can defer medical exam until post delivery. Applicant has to check with their gynaecologist before coming for the medicals regarding the above. If pregnant and not willing for X ray the other only option will be sputum/phlegm test, to be done for 3 days. The sputum test reports will be ready after 8 weeks and the certificate will be issued after that, if normal.
• Food – no restrictions.

Medical Package Contents

• 0 to 5 – only physical examination
• 5 and above – Physical examination and chest X ray.

Duration of the Medical Checkup

• 1 to 2 hours on the day of appointment.

Payment Details

• All fees must be borne by the applicant and can be paid in cash / Credit card.
• If any other further tests regarding TB investigations are advised by the panel physician after the tests, the applicant has to bear the cost.
• Cost of additional test – As per the current hospital tariff

Results

The health screening certificate will be issued to the applicant in a sealed cover to be submitted to the embassy.