Vaccinations in Vietnam - Appointment needed?

[Nowrya 59]

Today my fiancee just finished her medical exam in HCMC, Vietnam. We both read that she only needed to schedule an appointment for the exam but not for the vaccination shots. But after the exam she tried to go to the place to get the vaccinations and she was told she has to schedule that for a later date (earliest is a week later). The trouble is she doesn't live in HCMC and now she has to stay there or buy more plane tickets to leave and come back for the vaccinations next week

 

Has anyone else had to schedule an appointment for vaccinations? Is there a place that offers same day vaccinations that is approved by the US Consulate?

 

 

[WandY 430]

I'm guessing you are K-1 visa, not F-1, as listed on profile. With that said, they were out of vaccine when we were in HCMC. Decided to get the shots in the U.S. Totally acceptable and no problem with interview, entering the U.S., or getting green card. That's our experience.

[Mike & Tuyen 598]

On ‎3‎/‎13‎/‎2017 at 0:17 PM, WandY said:

I'm guessing you are K-1 visa, not F-1, as listed on profile. With that said, they were out of vaccine when we were in HCMC. Decided to get the shots in the U.S. Totally acceptable and no problem with interview, entering the U.S., or getting green card. That's our experience.

So my fiancé and her daughter can get the vaccinations in the U.S?  Of course that would be the best, but not sure how the consulate would react.  Do the vaccinations need to be done by an approved medical facility, or can she just go to her local doctor in Cam Ranh?

 

thanks,

 

Mike & Tuyen

[poh 125]

On 4/20/2017 at 9:48 AM, Mike & Tuyen said:

So my fiancé and her daughter can get the vaccinations in the U.S?  Of course that would be the best, but not sure how the consulate would react.  Do the vaccinations need to be done by an approved medical facility, or can she just go to her local doctor in Cam Ranh?

 

thanks,

 

Mike & Tuyen

After you schedule your visa interview you can go to the medical exam and vaccination.  Many folks on this forum went to the vaccination, first, then to the medical exam.  The doctor completes the form DS-3025.  See attached.    Vaccination is optional for k-1 visa but is recommended to complete while in vietnam because it is cheaper than in U.S. and you need it completed when filing for Adjustment of Status (AOS).  Also, you need to go to a civil surgeon to update the form if you decide to get the vaccination later in U.S.  It is better to get it done while in Vietnam.  

 

Make sure the COMPLETE box is checked on DS-3025

 

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