coffee money

[BigMike93ATX 2]

my fiance finally managed to snag an interview for April 9th at the HCM city consulate. ive read that it can take 7 days for medical exam results to come back. she might get them on time or she might not. ive also read on forums here that you can give "coffee money" to get your results back quicker. is this true? if so, to whom would she give this coffee money to? the Dr? and how much would be a good amount? thank you.

[JFH 12,189]

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[JasonGG 268]

From our experience at Cho Ray and Quarantine Services, there is no need to give anything to anyone at the hospital.  It might be difficult to determine who to give the money to.  My wife saw a half dozen or more assistants, doctors, nurses, etc.  The speed of delivery is more the result of the courier service or postal system.  Still, 7 days or less is a pretty fast turn around for a physical report,  blood tests, and TB x-ray review.

 

Is your fiance in HCM City?  If so, she should get the results quickly.  My wife's results (and later her son's who followed 6 months later) were delivered to Da Lat in days. Even if the results aren't available, your fiance can still attend the interview and get a conditional approval pending receipt of the medical results.  If the result aren't available, bring the exam receipt and confirmation to show the consulate officer during the interview.

 

Good Luck to you and your fiance!  - Jason

Edited March 29, 2019 by JasonGG

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On 3/28/2019 at 8:29 PM, BigMike93ATX said:

my fiance finally managed to snag an interview for April 9th at the HCM city consulate. ive read that it can take 7 days for medical exam results to come back. she might get them on time or she might not. ive also read on forums here that you can give "coffee money" to get your results back quicker. is this true? if so, to whom would she give this coffee money to? the Dr? and how much would be a good amount? thank you.

• There is generally no coffee money for the medical exam. It was 3 business days to receive the results for our case - my wife lives in Saigon.