Medical Examination and Vaccination, k1 visa

[HungNhi 9]

Can someone describe the process of getting the medical examination and vaccination? My fiancee is planning to go to Cho Ray since she knows where it is. (would iom be better to go to?) Also, is it expected to give coffee money? I read that the clerk will schedule you a really late date if you dont give them some coffee money and that the doctor may give you a hard time or even fail you if you dont.

Thanks everyone.

[frontgear 194]

I would advise against going to Cho Ray. Long story short, my then-fiancee made an appointment for her medical exam a week and a half before flying to Saigon (she lived in Central VN). On her appointment date, she went to Cho Ray, got a ticket and waited for almost 2 hours, then when her ticket got called, she got the usual run-arounds until they told her that her appointment was not for the K-1 medical exam, and that they no longer performed medical exams for K-1 visas. WTH??? Maybe they wanted some coffee money and she was not planning on giving any. She frantically called me and I made a call to IOM. They were able to squeeze her in the same morning and she was in and out in about 2 hours.

I was told there are huge signs at Cho Ray warning you of pickpockets. In the waiting areas!

I would advise getting the vaccinations first before going to Cho Ray or IOM, and you don't have to make 3 separate trips.

Edited March 30, 2015 by frontgear

[stevebo 0]

Wow, what a nightmare! Thanks for the advice. I'm working on getting all of this stuff finalized. My Fiancee and I are new to this stuff and don't understand half of it. I'll let her know to go to IMO. She does not have records of immunizations and insisted they were telling her she needed to get them again even if she's had them. It gets very confusing. Do you have an Idea what the costs might be for a full set of Immunizations may cost?

Thanks,

[frontgear 194]

Maybe this post would help. I would say USD $100 would be tops.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/543164-cost-of-k1-vaccinations-in-vietnam/page-2#entry7609311

[HungNhi 9]

Hey everyone,

My fiancee's medical exam is tomorrow, She called to verify her appointment and they told her (again) to make sure she doesn't get any vaccinations. They said it isn't necessary and to MAKE SURE she doesn't get any done (with strong emphasis on not getting any vaccinations at all, they told her twice on the phone on the same call). They also said not to bring any passport/visa photos and that they'll take her to take pictures when she's there since bringing it up from rach gia wont be the right size. Has anyone had this experience before? Any advice on how we should proceed?

thanks

Edited May 11, 2015 by HungNhi

[frontgear 194]

So where is she going to have her med exam, Cho Ray or IOM?

[HungNhi 9]

We decided on IOM

[HungNhi 9]

In case anyone else wonders in the future, my finacee was not required to get any vaccinations. We went to IOM and she said it was overall, an easy process.

[frontgear 194]

That is usually the case. Any missing vaccination(s) will be done when she applies for AOS.

[c_cta 0]

I would advise against going to Cho Ray. Long story short, my then-fiancee made an appointment for her medical exam a week and a half before flying to Saigon (she lived in Central VN). On her appointment date, she went to Cho Ray, got a ticket and waited for almost 2 hours, then when her ticket got called, she got the usual run-arounds until they told her that her appointment was not for the K-1 medical exam, and that they no longer performed medical exams for K-1 visas. WTH??? Maybe they wanted some coffee money and she was not planning on giving any. She frantically called me and I made a call to IOM. They were able to squeeze her in the same morning and she was in and out in about 2 hours.

I was told there are huge signs at Cho Ray warning you of pickpockets. In the waiting areas!

I would advise getting the vaccinations first before going to Cho Ray or IOM, and you don't have to make 3 separate trips.

Been following all your posts for a while. Just wanna tell you from my exp today is that it's your wife's fault for making the wrong appointment. I literally walked in and didn't have to wait a sec. I've been living in Vietnam for over 18 years and never have to pay any coffee money or whatsoever. I think your wife just thinks everything will be ok w/ coffee money. Tsk

[frontgear 194]

Been following all your posts for a while. Just wanna tell you from my exp today is that it's your wife's fault for making the wrong appointment. I literally walked in and didn't have to wait a sec. I've been living in Vietnam for over 18 years and never have to pay any coffee money or whatsoever. I think your wife just thinks everything will be ok w/ coffee money. Tsk

Well, it's good for you that you did not have to wait. But it is very immature of you to make personal attacks on these public forum without knowing all the facts. Shame, shame.

Btw, she is not the only who thinks everything will be OK with coffee money.

[c_cta 0]

Well, it's good for you that you did not have to wait. But it is very immature of you to make personal attacks on these public forum without knowing all the facts. Shame, shame.

Btw, she is not the only who thinks everything will be OK with coffee money.

Not sure if that's personal attack. Just trying to tell you that it's not always the case and it seems that you keep making that assumption everywhere.

[frontgear 194]

Not sure if that's personal attack. Just trying to tell you that it's not always the case and it seems that you keep making that assumption everywhere.

I am not making assumption. I have lived and experienced it myself. You are very naive to think that coffee money does not go a long way in a country that is run by one of the most corrupted governments in the world. You've got a lot to learn, kiddo.

Good luck with you interview.

Edited October 23, 2015 by frontgear

[c_cta 0]

I am not making assumption. I have lived and experienced it myself. You are very naive to think that coffee money does not go a long way in a country that is run by one of the most corrupted governments in the world. You've got a lot to learn, kiddo.

Good luck with you interview.

LOL I didn't say it won't go a long way. I was just saying it's not ALWAYS the case. It's not always that you have to use coffee money to get ahead of things. Don't be too negative, old fart.

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