Cost of Vaccinations and exam

[4clife 0]

Hi everyone!! With your help I was able to get packet 4 and I want to say thank You. My fiance medical appointment is at St. Andrew Hospital on 9/30 and I have some questions pertaining to cost.

How much in Ja $ does it cost for the Medical and if he needs to get any shots how much will that cost.

Also, the $350 for the interview, how much will that equavelent in Ja $ since places changes the US$ differently.

Thank you.

[sus 70]

Unfortunately, no one can give you an exact answer to your questions - people have paid anywhere from $15,000 to $26,000 for their medical, depending on what shots he needs - if he can get the shots at a clinic in advance or has proof of his shots it will be cheaper. Same thing with the exchange rate - no one can calculate it for you to the exact amount, it depends on the day and where you change the money.

[4clife 0]

Unfortunately, no one can give you an exact answer to your questions - people have paid anywhere from $15,000 to $26,000 for their medical, depending on what shots he needs - if he can get the shots at a clinic in advance or has proof of his shots it will be cheaper. Same thing with the exchange rate - no one can calculate it for you to the exact amount, it depends on the day and where you change the money.

Thank you sus for your comment and suggestons.

[dap 5]

You stated 350 for the interview, am I missing something? I did not know they had to pay for the VISA interview, I do not see that listed anywhere. I am just curious because, I am planning a trip for Christmas and with saving for the AOS, (when that time comes) the budget is getting tighter and tighter.

Please advise. Thanks.

[4clife 0]

You stated 350 for the interview, am I missing something? I did not know they had to pay for the VISA interview, I do not see that listed anywhere. I am just curious because, I am planning a trip for Christmas and with saving for the AOS, (when that time comes) the budget is getting tighter and tighter.

Please advise. Thanks.

Hi DandMe, You better save your money for the expense ahead of you.

You going to have to pay for Meds and vaccinations money which is different and $350US for the K visa.

Good luck!!

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

***** Moving from AOS to Caribbean regional forum as OP is not at AOS stage yet and is asking country specific question *****

[sitamari 3]

Just wanted to add that Lance's medical exam was today in MoBay. They gave him 4 immunizations and the total cost including shots was $300.

[Princessblack 21]

Just wanted to add that Lance's medical exam was today in MoBay. They gave him 4 immunizations and the total cost including shots was $300.

So maybe $100 for the medical payment and a $200 for his vaccines. Did he already have a vaccination card or he went with no vaccines and these 4 were required of him?

[eagle+eyed 8]

Just wanted to add that Lance's medical exam was today in MoBay. They gave him 4 immunizations and the total cost including shots was $300.

Same question as PrincessBlack, did he have an immunization record and there were only four that he needed without the card? $300 ahhh wish there was a cheaper way!

[sitamari 3]

Yep, he had his immunization card with him. I think he said he already had 9 shots on it.

[Princessblack 21]

Oh God...he already had 9 and still paid one bag a money for just 4 more?

I dont want to know the cost for my husband's shots as his immunization card went when his mother died. (Long story).

[eagle+eyed 8]

Oh God...he already had 9 and still paid one bag a money for just 4 more?

I dont want to know the cost for my husband's shots as his immunization card went when his mother died. (Long story).

Yeah ours is M.I.A. too!!! im doubting we'll find it till after we do all medical out of pocket, with the way our luck is going!

[Princessblack 21]

Well jsut want to pass on some Medical Info to yall.

3 places to get medical done:

1. Mobay Hope medical Center

Half Moon Shopping Village

Rose Hall, Montego bay,

St. James

876-953-3981

2. Andrews Memorial Hospital

27 Hope Road,

kingston 10,

876-926-7401-3

3. Dr. Althea and Dr Michael Banbury

Medical Associates Hospital

18 Tangerine Place,

Kingston 10

876-920-6362 (Althea)

876-908-2123 (Michael)

876-926-1400 or 781-6571

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Dr. Banbury's office gave me a brief syno[psis of medical costs. (All Jamaican currency)

Children under 15 yrs of age...maximum to pay is $24,000 including the US$50 medical fee.Over 15 yrs of age....maximum to pay is $28,000 including the US$110.

Andrews Memorial....

Same US$50 for kids and US$110

Bring about $20,000 for adult.

Children are very funny but here is a ball park figure....

Meningitis...~JA$4800

Chicken pox (varicella) $3960

Hep B $1200

FYI............

[eagle+eyed 8]

Well jsut want to pass on some Medical Info to yall.

3 places to get medical done:

1. Mobay Hope medical Center

Half Moon Shopping Village

Rose Hall, Montego bay,

St. James

876-953-3981

2. Andrews Memorial Hospital

27 Hope Road,

kingston 10,

876-926-7401-3

3. Dr. Althea and Dr Michael Banbury

Medical Associates Hospital

18 Tangerine Place,

Kingston 10

876-920-6362 (Althea)

876-908-2123 (Michael)

876-926-1400 or 781-6571

********

Dr. Banbury's office gave me a brief syno[psis of medical costs. (All Jamaican currency)

Children under 15 yrs of age...maximum to pay is $24,000 including the US$50 medical fee.Over 15 yrs of age....maximum to pay is $28,000 including the US$110.

Andrews Memorial....

Same US$50 for kids and US$110

Bring about $20,000 for adult.

Children are very funny but here is a ball park figure....

Meningitis...~JA$4800

Chicken pox (varicella) $3960

Hep B $1200

FYI............

Awesome!!

You get the medical done AFTER the interview date is set, correct?

And then get the record from the dr to the embassy or they mail it?

And if immunization record is M.I.A., should one be advised to go to a local doctor to get shots for cheap(er)?

[Princessblack 21]

You get the medical done AFTER the interview date is set, correct? YESAnd then get the record from the dr to the embassy or they mail it? They will give you a sealed envelope to take over there. Plus when you get your date, they will outline the requirements for medical.

And if immunization record is M.I.A., should one be advised to go to a local doctor to get shots for cheap(er)? Most recommend to wait till medical, some woudl recommend to get shots earlier but depends on the time period left in between. So as not to do anything that would give you a blue slip and cause for your delay.