Cambodia: Medical Questions (pre-medical) [Vaccines]

[Hello-Everyone 6]

I am always trying to be one step ahead. I know my wife will need to get all the required vaccines listed here for entry into the USA. My question is about the vaccine records. After she receives each individual vaccine, what record is good enough for proof? Is there any official guideline about what is acceptable?

[Redro 4,611]

7 minutes ago, Hello-Everyone said:

I am always trying to be one step ahead. I know my wife will need to get all the required vaccines listed here for entry into the USA. My question is about the vaccine records. After she receives each individual vaccine, what record is good enough for proof? Is there any official guideline about what is acceptable?

From US Embassy in Cambodia:

The applicant may also require immunizations before a visa can be issued. Applicants must contact the physicians directly to arrange an appointment. All examination and immunization fees are the responsibility of the applicant. Cambodian applicants may choose to undergo the examination in Phnom Penh.

 

Your wife can either get the vaccines at her medical appointment OR she can get the vaccinations before/now (if it is cheaper/free).

She then will take proof of vaccination to the medical. 

You can contact the doctors listed on the website to find out what type of proof they accept and the vaccines she needs for the visa. 

In Korea, I need MMR, TDAP and varicella. And I decided to get them before my medical. 

 

Edited May 20, 2022 by ROK2USA

[Hello-Everyone 6]

3 minutes ago, ROK2USA said:

From US Embassy in Cambodia:

The applicant may also require immunizations before a visa can be issued. Applicants must contact the physicians directly to arrange an appointment. All examination and immunization fees are the responsibility of the applicant. Cambodian applicants may choose to undergo the examination in Phnom Penh.

 

Your wife can either get the vaccines at her medical appointment OR she can get the vaccinations before/now (if it is cheaper/free).

She then will take proof of vaccination to the medical. 

You can contact the doctors listed on the website to find out what type of proof they accept and the vaccines she needs for the visa. 

In Korea, I need MMR, TDAP and varicella. And I decided to get them before my medical. 

 

Thanks for the info. Just curious what proof was acceptable for you?

[Redro 4,611]

8 minutes ago, Hello-Everyone said:

Thanks for the info. Just curious what proof was acceptable for you?

I haven't gone to the medical yet. I'm still waiting on DQ at NVC.

I'm also a third national here in Korea so I have no vaccination records. 

I was planning on getting the required vaccinations at my medical but I recently discovered you need to get a second varicella shot a month after your first. 

The idea is to leave Korea as soon as I receive the visa and don't want to deal with getting the second shot in the States. 

I asked the doctor I went to on Monday about obtaining records of my vaccination and they told me I'd get them in a week or so... 

This is something I still have to figure out. But, your partner will have to figure out what vaccination records in Cambodia look like. 

Long story short: She can get all her vaccinations at her medical. That's probably the easiest thing to do. 

Edited May 20, 2022 by ROK2USA

[Hello-Everyone 6]

5 minutes ago, ROK2USA said:

I haven't gone to the medical yet. I'm still waiting on DQ at NVC.

I'm also a third national here in Korea so I have no vaccination records. 

I was planning on getting the required vaccinations at my medical but I recently discovered you need to get a second varicella shot a month after your first. 

I plan on leaving Korea as soon as I receive the visa and don't want to deal with getting the second shot in the States. 

I asked the doctor I went to on Monday about obtaining records of my vaccination and they told me I'd get them in a week or so... 

This is something I still have to figure out. But, your partner will have to figure out what vaccination records in Cambodia look like. 

Long story short: She can get all her vaccinations at her medical. 

Thanks for the info. Yeah well here is Cambodia it's a money society. What will cost me $200 at a local clinic ahead of time will likely cost me $400 or 500 at the medical appointment so I am trying to save money.

Edited May 20, 2022 by Hello-Everyone

[Redro 4,611]

13 minutes ago, Hello-Everyone said:

Thanks for the info. Yeah well here is Cambodia it's a money society. What will cost me $200 at a local clinic ahead of time will likely cost me $400 or 500 at the medical appointment so I am trying to save money.

So website says this:

Applicants should bring their passport, a case number (on a packet 3 letter), records of any major illnesses, immunization records, and six (1×1½ inches or 4×6 cm) photographs of themselves for IOM hospital and EMC or eight (1×1½ inches or 4×6 cm) photographs for Raffles Medical to the medical examination.

 

Your wife 1.) contact the doctors listed on the embassy site and ask them a.) how much the vaccines will cost and b.)which vaccines she requires c.) ask what documentation they accept as proof of vaccination

 

Then compare contrast with local clinic. 

 

VJ's consulate Info for Cambodia says this:

USD80 - 102 (depending on which facility you visit) plus vaccinations.
At IOM, vaccinations cost between $33-$64 depending on what you have had already.
At IOM, medical checks start at 730/8am and finish around 12noon. The medical certificate is then available for collection 1 week later after 4pm.

 

But, I'm not sure when this was last updated as US Embassy in Cambodia has the medical price listed at $135- $155 before vaccinations. 

Edited May 20, 2022 by ROK2USA

[Crazy Cat 41,856]

1 hour ago, Hello-Everyone said:

Thanks for the info. Yeah well here is Cambodia it's a money society. What will cost me $200 at a local clinic ahead of time will likely cost me $400 or 500 at the medical appointment so I am trying to save money.

But getting the vaccines during the medical exam usually ensures proper recording of the requirements. 

[Hello-Everyone 6]

12 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

But getting the vaccines during the medical exam usually ensures proper recording of the requirements. 

Yes with the extra cost. Not really a big deal getting ahead of time if I can save cost. Just need to verify the requirements.

[Crazy Cat 41,856]

1 minute ago, Hello-Everyone said:

Yes with the extra cost. Not really a big deal getting ahead of time if I can save cost. Just need to verify the requirements.

Getting them during the medical exam also ensures requirements are met.  The Immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and MONEY.  Good luck. 

[Redro 4,611]

34 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

But getting the vaccines during the medical exam usually ensures proper recording of the requirements. 

With K1. 

Vaccine requirements are met for the visa but not entry into the US.

I've seen some speculation immigrants might be asked if they received their second varicella shot upon entry to the US. 

So, I'm going to make sure I get all my required shots prior to entry. 

The cost of getting my shots at a clinic vs at the medical is the same.