Before entering some foreign territories, one must have a validvisa to enter. To have a visa, one must undergo a medical examination.
Here in the Philippines, St. Luke's Medical Center is one of the accredited hospitals to conduct medical examination for Australian Visa Applicants.
I have already undergone my medical examination last July 2011 so it's gonna be P's turn tomorrow. I just finished his requirements and I thought of making a blog post about it.
OPENING HOURS
For the convenience of those who come early, the guards may allow applicants to enter St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic premises as early as 4:30 AM but the schedule of operation of each working area will be observed.
| Reception Area | 7:00 AM |
| Follow-up Area | 8:30 AM |
| Sputum Collection | 7:00 AM |
| D.O.T. | 7:00 AM |
| Cashier | 7:00 AM |
| X-ray | 7:00 AM |
| Laboratory Reception | 7:00 AM |
| Physical Examination | 8:00 AM |
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
IMPORTANT!
Before coming for your medical examination, please know your:
a. Visa Subclass
b. Lodgement office
c. For temporary applicants, your length of stay
You will be asked for these information at the reception area. We cannot proceed with your medical examination without these information.
- Letter from the Australian Embassy, if available (please photocopy)
- Valid passport/ national ID (SSS, postal ID, voter's ID, driver's license, PRC ID, school ID) and birth certificate.
- Four (4) PHOTOCOPIES of passport/ nationalID
- 4 pieces recent passport-sized photos (white or blue background)
- Form 26/160, E-Health referral form*, furtherance letter
Whenever applicable, please bring the following:
- Old chest x-ray films not less than 6 months prior to the medical examination
- Detailed medical certificate regarding a previously-treated or currently managed clinically significant illness which should contain the following information:
- duration and date of treatment
- surgical procedure or medical intervention done
- complete final diagnosis
- outcome of treatment or treatment plans and prognosis, if available
MEDICALEXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
A. For PERMANENT Visa Applicants
| Age | Required Examinations |
| 0-4 years old | Physical Examination |
| 5-10 years old | Physical Examination, urinalysis |
| 11-14 years old | Physical Examination, urinalysis, chest x-ray (CXR)* |
| 15 y/o and above | Physical Examination, urinalysis, CXR, HIV |
* Chest X-ray may also be required for children 10 years old andbelow if they have had exposure to TB Cases or history of TB disease
B. For TEMPORARY Visa Applicants
| Age/Duration of Stay | 0-3 months | 3-12 months | 12 months |
| <15 years old | N/A | Full Medical |
| 15-74 years old | N/A | Chest X-ray | Full Medical and Chest X-ray |
| 75 years old and up | Pro-forma Form | Pro-forma form + Chest X-ray |
| STUDENT | Chest X-ray, HIV, HBsAg, and Anti-HCV
(regardless of length of stay) |
| WORKER: Hospital or Healthcare Contact |
| WORKER: Non-Hospital or Healthcare Contact | Form 160 (Chest X-ray Only) |
| AGE BRACKET | MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS | MEDICAL FEE | MEDICAL FEE
(E-Health) |
| 0-4 y/o | Physical Examination | Php 1,950.00 | Php 2,650.00 |
| 5-10 y/o | Physical Examination, urinalysis | Php 1,950.00 | Php 2,650.00 |
| 11-14 y/o | Physical Examination, urinalysis, chest x-ray (CXR) | Php 2,900.00 | Php 3,400.00 |
| 15y/o and above | Physical Examination, urinalysis, CXR, HIV test | Php 3,400.00 | Php 3,900.00 |
| N/A | Form 160 (CXR only) | Php 1,000.00 | Php 1,500.00 |
| OTHERS (in addition to medical fee) | |
| N/A | Courier charges (visa application lodged in the Philippines) | Php 100.00 | N/A |
| Courier charges (visa application processed in Australia) | (1)Php1700.00 | N/A |
| (2 or more) Php2500.00 | N/A |
St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic does not accept cheque or credit card payments. Fees must be paid in Philippine Pesos. Other examinations, when required, will be charged accordingly.
WORKING FLOWCHART
REMINDERS:
I. Applicants are advised to take their meals prior to coming over for their medical examination since food is not allowed within the premises and all the initial blood and urine tests do not require a fasting state. There are restaurants near St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinicand drinking fountains are available within the building.
II. Females within the reproductive age group are advised not to schedule their medical examination during their menstrual period. Otherwise, they will be required to come back one week after the lastday of their menstruation.
Note:
- Medical results and documents will be released according to the physical examination,x-ray and laboratory results, which will be conducted and processed in accordance with the guidelines set by the Australia Government - Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
- The medical report and chest x-ray are submitted by St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic via courier to the
a) Australian Embassy, for spouse visa and tourist visa applicants, or
b) Lodgment office where the application was filed, for working visa and business visa applicants. For E-Health applications, medical reports and x-ray (DICOM image) are electronically submitted online.
All the information here are taken from St. Luke's Medical CenterExtension Clinic. You can visit their website here.
Good luck! :)
