Medical Examinations
Instructions for Medical Examination of Visa Applicants
Applicants for immigrant visas are required to have a medical examination by a U.S. Embassy approved physician prior to the visa interview. Certain laboratory tests such as a syphilis test and chest x-ray are required as part of the examination. Applicants are advised to bring copies of any medical records, prior x-rays and immunization records to the exam. Applicants should be prepared to receive additional vaccinations as required. The fees for medical examinations tests and vaccinations are the responsibility of the applicant. The medical fees for applicants are: CFA 25,000 for the medical examination; approximately CFA 4,500 for radiology (not required for children under 15); and approximately CFA 5,000 for blood sampling. These fees do not include the cost of the vaccinations.
Panel physicians are:
Dr. Anne Brunet Apithy
Cabinet Medical
B.P.: 06 2470
Cotonou, Benin
Tel: (229) 21-30-15-62
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Dr. Nouara Azzaz
Cabinet Medical
B.P.: 06 2470
Cotonou, Benin
Tel: (229) 21-30-15-62
Applicants should make an appointment with one of the above physicians and bring five (5) picture which will be attached to the medical report. Applicants must bring their passports. Refugees must bring a document with their picture for verification of their identity. After the medical exam, the applicant will receive the results of their exams in a sealed envelope, which should be brought to the Embassy the day of the interview. If there are questions about the medical results, the doctor will send the report directly to the Embassy.