Immigrant Visas
MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
Medical exams are required for certain types of United States visas. Such medical examinations must be performed by one of the following physicians:
NAIROBI
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Migration Health Assessment Center (MHAC)
P.O BOX 55040-00200
4TH Ngong Avenue (next to Williamson House)
Nairobi, Kenya
Landlines: 2720060/1, 2723605, 2735115
Mobile Numbers: 0722879680, 0734444020
Fax: 2722818
Email: mrfnbommsc@iom.int (for appointment and inquiries only)
MOMBASA
Dr. C. B. Patel
City House, Moi Ave.
Mombasa Medical Practice
P. O. Box 80681
Mombasa, Kenya
Tel 041-2222857/8
NO OTHER MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS ARE ACCEPTABLE TO THE U.S. EMBASSY IN NAIROBI
NOTE: The applicants are required to carry along with them on the day of appointment and assessment the following:
• Valid Passport
• A letter indicating date of appointment and case number from the US Embassy
• Two recent and color passport size photos
The correct medical examination forms (DS-2053) are available from the U.S. Embassy. The doctor will require two photographs and the Embassy will require three more photographs. Applicants will therefore require a total of five photographs. Completion of the medical and all related tests require at least one week. Be sure to schedule your medical appointment well in advance of your visa interview date.
A blood test for antibody to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is required as a part of your medical examination. HIV is the virus that causes the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is the name given to a group of illnesses that may occur in persons affected with HIV. This defect leaves people vulnerable to serious illnesses that would not usually be a threat to anyone whose immune system is intact. This test does not diagnose AIDS, but detects antibodies to the virus.
The results of your test will be provided to a consular officer. Also, it may be necessary to report results to the health authorities in this country.
A positive test result will mean that you may not be eligible to receive a visa. A positive test result could also have other local consequences on your day-to-day activities in the country.
