Medical costs for a Visa in Colombia

[AllanPoe 0]

Hello,

How much am I looking at Medical Costs (medical examn Immunizations) for a visa? Is it expensive?

[Mononoke28 135]

Hello,

How much am I looking at Medical Costs (medical examn Immunizations) for a visa? Is it expensive?

As per the Appointment Package sent by the US embassy these are the current fees for lab and medical:

As of AUGUST 15, 2008, the exams will have a MAXIMUM price of $ 302.000 (pesos) per person:

$143.000 (pesos) for the general physical examination;

$159.000 (pesos) for blood tests (Serology and HIV) and X-rays.

The vaccines needed are MMR, TD and varicela and they vary in price.

Also, keep in mind that these fees may have changed or may change in the future, so the best thing is to call the doctors and lab offices to find out before hand how much they will be. Their addresses and phone numbers can be found in the Visa Appointment Package.

Diana

[ninaetmilo 0]

I had posted this on Club Colombia II, but thought it can help you find out the prices. I have numbers you can call to find out prices by the time you come around to your medical. Keep in mind that the prices below are for an adult, and if its for a female under 26 you need to add the HPV. Of course, it all depends on what vaccines you need, but the main three are listed below. Once you have your appointment with the doctor ask the person on the phone what vaccines you need. They can give you this info. based on age and gender, although keep in mind your medical history.

I had tried communicating with the Red Cross for weeks and coincidentally I found it the night before the appointment in el Centro Andino first floor. The Red Cross in el Andino direct number is 621 3111 ext. 123. They said that they have trouble with the number listed on their website. They have very long service hours. It was something like from 9:30 to 9:45 but call first to confirm. They gave me a price list of the three principle vaccines needed and it ended up being more expensive then having it done with Dr. Roa. The prices at the red cross are the following as of Sept. 09: Varicella 102,000.; MMR(triple viral) 25,000.; TDap (DPT)80,000.; and el carnet Internacional 4,000. While with Dr. Roa these three came out to 203,000 with el carnet. Dr. Roa uses a group in the same office builidng named IDE(Imunologia y diagnostico especializado) and their number is 214-9403 if you want to compare price with them and the red cross in the future, since the prices will eventually change. this groups also has another office at Cra. 9 #48-40, consultorio 402 and telephone 570 0028 0r 570 0029. I don't see why Dr. roa shouldnt' accept vaccinations from the other office that's not in his building or in the fact the other female Dr. Just added this info. in case this second address is much closer.

I knew that i wasn't going to be allowed in, but my husband wanted me to go with him. If you happen to be the companion just spending time, I recommend you walk east one block to Usaquen Antiguo its a really charming plaza, then take a walk to Hacienda Santa Barbara. I lucked out that they had live performances, so it made my time go much faster and I didn't not have to wander around a mall.

My husband said that the exam went well. The doctor was fine. No complaints on his part. Feel free to ask if you have any questions. I guess we have completed all the major steps, just pick up a few more docs and print pictures for the interview next week.

Edited September 24, 2009 by ninaetmilo