EC: Medical Checkup

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 4:12 am

All

I recently applied for EC from Bangalore, India and was told that medical checkup has been made mandatory for all applicants from 1st November. However, I couldn't find any such news from British High Commission websites except for this:

"If you intend to travel to the United Kingdom to work in either the food & beverage industry, or in the healthcare industry, you will need to have a medical examination before your visa is issued."

http://www.britishhighcommission.gov.uk ... 1827277310

Can anyone confirm if medical checkup is mandatory for ALL or only for above mentioned professionals.

Thanks,
Amjad.

AkashS · Post by **AkashS** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:04 pm

Hi,

If you are going to UK 1st time in your life, then it is necessary. Probebly you need to produce Chest X-Ray, that it necessary (as far as I know).. but I would suggest you to get the complete checkup done, and take the report with you

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 2:33 am

Thanks AkashS.

By any chance did you go through this medical checkup. Just wanted to find out if we can make this happen quicker than 12 - 15 days. Basically I've given joining date in a UK company on 23rd November. Applied for EC on 10th November. So, if I can get my VISA before 23rd, after medical checkups, it will be ideal.

Regards
Amjad.

AkashS · Post by **AkashS** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:06 am

It can be done in a day... They may ask you for your X-Ray and other medical report on heathrow only.... not here...

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:56 am

Yeah, this requirement I am aware of. What I was told at BHC is that medical checkup is mandatory for all EC applicants and may take upto 12 days to complete. I can't bypass it.

Anyways, suspense will unfold in next 2-3 days.

-Amjad.

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 7:19 am

Just wanted to correct some myths. I got my EC approved in 2 working days. As told earlier by VFS folks, there was NO medical checkup. I guess medical checkup is required only for few professions, certainly not for IT/SOFTWARE professions.

For details on my approval, please see
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... highlight=

Cheers,
Amjad.[/url]

first2last4 · Post by **first2last4** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:01 am

hsmp2006 wrote:Just wanted to correct some myths. I got my EC approved in 2 working days. As told earlier by VFS folks, there was NO medical checkup. I guess medical checkup is required only for few professions, certainly not for IT/SOFTWARE professions.

For details on my approval, please see
http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... highlight=

Cheers,
Amjad.[/url]

Which country did you get you EC from.

Medical Checkup is not a Myth. It could be carried based on the embassy decision. It does not matter which profession you are from.

hsmp2006 · Post by **hsmp2006** » Wed Nov 15, 2006 9:27 am

It certainly is according to VFS. VFS customer care in India confirmed that its ONLY required for medical and healthcare professionals.

I am not sure about other countries though!

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EC: Medical Checkup

EC: Medical Checkup