South Africa Visa Medical, London
Full BI-811 radiological report and infection panel for South Africa long-stay and residence visas, completed in one £445 appointment at Harley Street.
South Africa Visa Medical, London: the direct answer
A South Africa visa medical is the medical examination and radiological report required for South African long-stay, work, study and residence visas. The £445 Medical Express Clinic package covers a general health assessment, chest X-ray with a radiologist report, and the full infection status screen typically required by VFS Global on behalf of the South African Department of Home Affairs.
South African long-stay visa applicants submit a medical certificate and a radiological report through VFS Global as part of the visa file. The medical and the chest X-ray are separate items on the application form, and both must be signed by a registered medical practitioner.
Our Harley Street clinic completes both elements in the same appointment, with the chest X-ray performed at our partner radiology facility a short walk away. The radiologist report is returned within the standard 3 to 5 working day window alongside the doctor's medical certificate.
What is included in the South Africa visa medical
The South Africa embassy panel at Medical Express Clinic covers:
- •General health check
- •chest X-ray with radiologist report
- •infection status screen
All package prices include consultation, examination, listed laboratory tests, chest X-ray and the signed medical certificate. Female pricing differs where the embassy requires pregnancy testing. Some embassies request extra tests beyond the standard panel; submit your paperwork in advance and we will confirm any uplift before you attend.
Who books a South Africa visa medical?
- workerCritical Skills and General Work Visa applicants relocating to South Africa.
- residencySpouses, partners and family dependants on relative or critical-skills routes.
- studentStudents attending South African universities on Study Visa applications.
Common visa routes
What happens at your appointment
On the day
The full appointment takes approximately one hour, including the on-site doctor consultation, blood draws, urinalysis and the chest X-ray at the partner radiology facility a short walk from the clinic.
We complete both the medical certificate (BI-811 / VFS Global equivalent) and the radiological report (BI-806 / VFS Global equivalent) and return both signed and stamped within the standard turnaround window. Some VFS Global appointments require both reports dated within 6 months of submission.
What to bring
- •Original passport.
- •Printed BI-811 medical form and BI-806 radiological report (or VFS Global equivalents) if you have them.
- •Vaccination records, particularly for yellow fever if you have travelled to risk countries.
Report turnaround and validity
Signed medical reports are typically ready within 3 to 5 working days. Expedited turnaround is available for an additional £100 where the destination allows it, with most expedited reports issued within 48 hours of attendance.
South African medical and radiological reports are accepted by VFS Global and the Department of Home Affairs for 6 months from the date of signing.
Common pitfalls to avoid
- !VFS Global is strict on the radiology report being signed by a registered radiologist with their qualifications listed. Our partner radiology facility is fully accredited and the radiologist's name appears on every report.
- !Pregnancy is not a barrier to the South African visa medical, but it should be declared so the chest X-ray protocol can be adjusted appropriately.
For HR and global mobility teams
Mobilising staff to South Africa? We work with HR and global mobility teams
Mining, consulting and technology firms onboarding Critical Skills and General Work Visa holders in Johannesburg and Cape Town, often via VFS Global appointments. If your team is preparing a single hire or a project group, our corporate desk handles the medical end so HR and mobility can stay focused on the visa file.
Direct invoicing, payment on account and 30-day credit terms are available by arrangement. We work directly with internal HR functions and with global mobility partners managing relocations for blue-chip clients.
Block bookings for project teams
Rolling capacity for multi-employee mobilisations. Send us the headcount and travel dates and we will hold the slots before bookings come in.
Payment on account, 30-day credit terms
Direct invoicing to your finance team. No need for individual employees to pay and reclaim. Credit terms agreed at account opening.
Dedicated corporate account manager
A single named contact for bookings, embassy paperwork queries and reporting. Mobility consultancies and PEO providers welcome.
Embassy paperwork managed centrally
Send us your sponsor or visa-house forms once. We complete them on the day for every employee in the cohort, in the format your destination expects.
Existing corporate clients include energy contractors, professional services firms and global mobility partners. New accounts welcome from 5 mobilisations a year upwards.
Ready to book
South Africa Visa Medical, London
Pick a slot at 117a Harley Street and complete the full South Africa medical panel in one visit. Fixed price £445.
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- South African visa applicants must submit a medical certificate (BI-811) and a radiological report (BI-806) signed by a registered medical practitioner within 6 months of submission. — South African Department of Home Affairs[Link]
- VFS Global processes South African visa applications in the UK on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs and requires the medical and radiological reports as part of the visa file. — VFS Global, South Africa Visa Application Centre UK[Link]
Treatment Menu & Fees
Transparent pricing for all our services.
South Africa Visa Medical
£445Expedited Turnaround
+£100Common Questions
Q.What forms do I need for a South Africa visa medical?
The South African Department of Home Affairs uses the BI-811 medical certificate and the BI-806 radiological report (or VFS Global equivalents). We complete and sign both during the same appointment. Bring them with you if your VFS appointment portal has issued them.
Q.Do I need a separate radiology appointment?
No. The chest X-ray is performed at our partner radiology facility a five-minute walk from the clinic. The radiologist report is returned to us and included in the package, so you only attend one appointment block.
Q.How long is the South African visa medical valid?
Both the medical certificate and the radiological report are accepted for 6 months from the date of signing. Some VFS Global appointments are sensitive to gaps between report date and submission date, so book the medical close to your visa lodge date where possible.
Q.Are your doctors approved to sign visa medicals?
Yes. Our doctors are registered with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and have completed tens of thousands of visa medical examinations across every destination listed on our website.
Q.Where is the chest X-ray taken?
The chest X-ray is performed at a partner radiology facility a five-minute walk from the clinic. The cost is included in the package price and our team books the slot for you on the day.
Q.I have an existing health condition. Will it cause issues?
Existing diagnoses, recent surgery and regular medication do not automatically affect your visa medical. Tell us when you book and we will guide you on documentation so the embassy accepts the report first time.
Q.Can our company set up a corporate account for visa medicals?
Yes. We open corporate accounts for HR and global mobility teams sending staff abroad, with direct invoicing, payment on account and 30-day credit terms by arrangement. Most accounts are live within a few working days of the first booking. Email info@medicalexpressclinic.co.uk or call 020 7499 1991 to set one up.
Q.Can you handle a group of employees mobilising together?
Yes. We routinely run block bookings for project teams, with rolling capacity, a dedicated corporate account manager and embassy paperwork managed centrally so reports come back in the format your sponsor or visa house expects. For larger groups, on-site assessments at your offices are available for the routine elements of the medical.
