UK K1 Visa Medical, step by step guide

[Cazblonde 1]

Ok so I just had my medical in London for my K1 visa and I couldn't really find any info online to help me prepare for this so I was quite nervous. I thought I would write a post on here just so anyone else about to go through it has an idea of what to expect.

I arrived at the medical place which was a plain building with no writing on it outside except when u went up the steps the buttons for each floor had the practices name on it so I pressed it and the door was opened from inside.

I went across the hall and went in another door and on the right was a hole in the wall with a receptionist sitting there.

Told her I was there for a K1 medical and she asked for my documents. These were

Police certificate

Proof of vaccinations

Passport

1 passport photo

Online medical questionnaire requested by doctor

Then I was given a clip board with a quick medical form to fill in, all straight forward health questions which I returned to the desk and then it was a 20 minute wait.

I was then called by a lovely man for an X-ray. He gave me a robe and told me to take off my top and bra behind a curtain and put the robe on. Then he positioned me standing up in front of a machine (robe kept on all the time) and this took about 39 seconds. He then checked the xray had come out clearly and told me to gather my things and he took me to a female waiting room. Still in the robe I then sat waiting for about half an hour u til a female doctor came to get me for the rest of the medical.

She then started with an eye test, then she checked my height and weight were correct on the form I filled in and asked me to lie on the bed. She then checked my skin all over back and arms and legs, asked a load of health questions ie have u ever taken drugs, misused alcohol etc . Then she took my blood pressure and did a quick external check of genitals( this was just looking , no instruments involved) and then she took some bloods. All very quick and professional and she was very friendly.

Then I got dressed again out of the robe and she walked me back to the waiting room I was in at the start and about five mins later the receptionist came and got me. I paid £245 for the medical and xray and then was given a form validation my vaccinations (keep this safe as it is needed for the AOS) and a receipt for the payment with a form with frequently asked questions.

All in all it took about an hour 15 mins but it was mostly waiting about. Mine was on a Friday and I was told I could email them the following Wednesday to get all results of tests but if I wasn't worried it was a case of no news is good news.

They would then send the results on to the embassy which would be 4 working days from them receiving the results.the doctor who does your medical does not read the xray, it is sent out to another doctor to check.

I hope someone finds this helpful and fingers crossed my results are all ok

[Cazblonde 1]

Oh also I should add there is no longer a breast exam, they are only required to take your temperature now instead ?? Strange but she said that had changed recently

[-Shana- 152]

Thanks for this! Currently I'm waiting for my application to reach NVC, which is taking a while but will have to sit patiently and twiddle my thumbs. I was wondering, once you have the medical done is your interview then scheduled? Or do you already have your interview date and you've just gone to get the medical done beforehand? Thanks!

[KayDeeCee 4,892]

This K-1 guide for London in the UK regional forum has detailed info on the medical there > http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/474161-london-k1-a-complete-guide/

~ Moved from K-1 Process to UK regional - topic is specific to London ~

[Hotter Otter 1,211]

There are a lot of reviews in the medical thread in the UK section but I'm sure your detailed review will help others

[Pheebs1201 269]

Very useful, thanks!

What questions are on the medical questionnaire? I have tried to find a copy online but so far have failed miserably!

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Very useful, thanks!

What questions are on the medical questionnaire? I have tried to find a copy online but so far have failed miserably!

Pheebs--Have you read the K1 London Guide. Medical info and link to questionnaire in post 3 here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/474161-london-k1-a-complete-guide/?p=6741228 Edited November 2, 2014 by Nich-Nick

[Pheebs1201 269]

Pheebs--Have you read the K1 London Guide. Medical info and link to questionnaire in post 3 here http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/474161-london-k1-a-complete-guide/?p=6741228

Yes I tried that but when I click on the link for the medical questionnaire it just takes me back to the VJ home page not sure why! Thank you though!

Edited November 2, 2014 by Pheebs1201

[usuk2015 16]

Yes I tried that but when I click on the link for the medical questionnaire it just takes me back to the VJ home page not sure why! Thank you though!

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/iv018a_medical.pdf

[Nich-Nick 3,353]

Yes I tried that but when I click on the link for the medical questionnaire it just takes me back to the VJ home page not sure why! Thank you though!

This link in post 3 still works for me. Is that the one that doesn't work for you?

There is more information and a questionnaire to fill in here: http://photos.state....18a_medical.pdf

[Cathymac 60]

Oh also I should add there is no longer a breast exam, they are only required to take your temperature now instead ?? Strange but she said that had changed recently

How recently? I did mine end of sept and had a breast exam but no temperature was taken.

[Ketsuban 1,034]

How recently? I did mine end of sept and had a breast exam but no temperature was taken.

I had my temperature taken but no breast exam, though I was topless while she was listening to my chest through her stethoscope. Maybe it depends on breast size or age?

[Pheebs1201 269]

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/iv018a_medical.pdf

This link in post 3 still works for me. Is that the one that doesn't work for you?

There is more information and a questionnaire to fill in here: http://photos.state....18a_medical.pdf

Got it now, thank you both! I'm trying to figure out if I'd need a letter from my own doctor regarding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome... doesn't affect me anymore but I'm worried it may still come up as an issue.

Thanks again!

[Cazblonde 1]

I had my exam on the 31st of October and the doctor told me before we started that there was no breast exam anymore, they were now just required to take my temperature instead. I was topless during her check of my skin but that was it, she didn't check breasts at all

Also I have fibromyalgia and I told her this at the interview and told her I was managing it well with my medication and it made no difference to her. She was happy enough that I was managing.

[Cazblonde 1]

My medical was passed this morning too so the fibro made no difference