Scandinavians

[mallafri76 1,012]

Hi guys!!

Quick question about TB vs. Scandinavians... I'm 28 years old and had my TB vaccine in 1999, and I have the scar on my arm to prove it, and records of it of course. I am doing my medical next week probably and was wondering if any Scandinavians (since all kids got the BCG shot at school in most of Europe) needed a booster vaccine or anything similar? I heard some people say it needs to be refilled every 10 years?

TB as in tuberculosis? You don't need a vaccination for that, they just do a chest x-ray to see you don't have the disease and that's it. If you're talking about tetanus and diphtheria, then you need the full vaccination program plus a booster within the last ten years.

[mallafri76 1,012]

Yeah in an ideal world we would have moved this xmas break but driving down through Alaska and Canada in an rv with 4 kids and a dog in the middle of winter could be a little too much of an adventure lol

We decided to make a proper road trip out of this so end of may when our oldest is out of school is when its happening!

We are looking at moving to New Braunfels! We have family all over Texas so we have spent a lot of time down there and that seems like a nice size town not too far from anything! We go to San Antonio all the time so its perfect! But I am still keeping an eye on Corpus Christie...if I were to find my dream house there that is a possibility cause its just beautiful!

Road tripping across the US sounds awesome.

My husband and I have been looking a bit at New Braunfels as well. It's actually one of the top places to live in Texas.

[Unidentified 2,930]

Hi guys!!

Quick question about TB vs. Scandinavians... I'm 28 years old and had my TB vaccine in 1999, and I have the scar on my arm to prove it, and records of it of course. I am doing my medical next week probably and was wondering if any Scandinavians (since all kids got the BCG shot at school in most of Europe) needed a booster vaccine or anything similar? I heard some people say it needs to be refilled every 10 years?

Don't think TB vaccine is a requirement, just a plus I guess. They do chest x-ray to see if you have it or not. Not heard of a booster either. No one told me about it at least. Got mine 2004.

[Alaska2012 462]

Road tripping across the US sounds awesome.

My husband and I have been looking a bit at New Braunfels as well. It's actually one of the top places to live in Texas.

The house prices are awesome down there too! It really is a buyers market right now!

[Gina <3 Tina 2]

Hello Everyone,

Any Norwegians out there that know exactly how much medical examination will cost? including x-ray and blood work. I know that the cost of the vaccinations vary. any information will be very helpful.

Thanks everyone!

[CplusC86 22]

Hi,

As copied from the pdf on the travel.state.gov page:

Fees for Applicants Residing in Norway

You are liable for any and all examination fees. The physical examination is approximately 3000 NOK for adults and 1000 NOK for children under 15. The fees may be paid in cash or by credit card. There are separate fees for the chest X-ray and the serological tests which are paid directly to the laboratories that perform the tests. These prices may be higher for non-residents of Norway. There are also additional fees for vaccinations if you are required to have them; these vary depending on the particular vaccination(s) required.

All is in this PDF: http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Medical/OSL%20-%20Oslo.pdf

Hope this helps

Hello Everyone,

Any Norwegians out there that know exactly how much medical examination will cost? including x-ray and blood work. I know that the cost of the vaccinations vary. any information will be very helpful.

Thanks everyone!

Edited August 25, 2015 by CplusC86

[fridaab 17]

Swedes,

Anyone who has experience with how many days if takes for you to get back the passport in the mail after the interview?

I Iive in Stockholm so hope pretty fast!

[Unidentified 2,930]

Swedes,

Anyone who has experience with how many days if takes for you to get back the passport in the mail after the interview?

I Iive in Stockholm so hope pretty fast!

It took me about 2-3 days to get it if I remember correctly.

[fridaab 17]

It took me about 2-3 days to get it if I remember correctly.

Perfect

[CplusC86 22]

I had my interview august 6th and got mine back august 13th.

Swedes,

Anyone who has experience with how many days if takes for you to get back the passport in the mail after the interview?

I Iive in Stockholm so hope pretty fast!

[fridaab 17]

I had my interview august 6th and got mine back august 13th.

Ok, thanks. A week then. You lived in Stockholm?

[Unidentified 2,930]

Perfect

Double checked and it was 6 days. Had my interview May 6 and got it May 12.

[CplusC86 22]

No I live down in Helsingborg But it wont go faster depending on location I believe. I got mine the day after ceac changed the status to issued with a currier at like 9:30 in the morning.

Ok, thanks. A week then. You lived in Stockholm?

[fridaab 17]

Double checked and it was 6 days. Had my interview May 6 and got it May 12.

Ok then like 3-4 business days not counting that weekend

No I live down in Helsingborg But it wont go faster depending on location I believe. I got mine the day after ceac changed the status to issued with a currier at like 9:30 in the morning.

Ok thanks!

Then I might book my flight whenever it says issued cause then I know its on its way !

[CplusC86 22]

That's what we did too.

Ok then like 3-4 business days not counting that weekend

Ok thanks!

Then I might book my flight whenever it says issued cause then I know its on its way !