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Medical exam for migrants and residence permits
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A medical check for foreigners who are getting a work or residence permit. It checks for some infections and sometimes for drug use.
When applying for a work permit, a residence permit, a residence card or citizenship.
⏱ Duration: usually 1 to 2 visits, results in a few days
Be sure to tell your doctor
How to prepare
- What is included. Usually a blood test for HIV and syphilis, a chest X-ray and exams by doctors are needed. The list depends on the country and the document - ask the migration office or the clinic.
- Clinic. The exam can only be done at clinics that are authorized for it. Find out the list in advance.
- Translation. If you have documents in another language, a translation may be needed.
What to bring
- Your passport and a translation of it, if needed
- Your migration card or other papers
- A photo, if required
- Results of earlier tests
How it goes
- You come to a clinic authorized to do the exam
- You fill out a form
- You give blood
- You have a chest X-ray
- You see the doctors on the list
- You receive a medical certificate
What you'll feel
- The exams are painless
- The blood test is a short needle prick
Afterwards
- Keep the original of the certificate and a copy
- Submit your papers on time - certificates are valid for a limited period
- If something is found, you will be referred to a doctor
Common questions
Can I have the exam at any clinic?
No, only at those that are authorized. Ask the migration office.
What if a test is positive?
You will be referred to a doctor. The clinic and the migration office will explain the next steps.