South Africa Visa Medical
£325
- General health check
- chest X-ray with radiologist report
- infection status screen
SOUTH AFRICA VISA · £325 · HARLEY STREET
South Africa Visa Medical, London
Radiologist-reported chest X-ray and infection panel for South Africa long-stay and residence visas, completed in one £325 appointment at Harley Street.
ResultsVaries by panel
TimeApprox. 1 Hour
Price£325
AvailabilityMon - Fri
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South Africa visa medical in London
A South Africa visa medical at Medical Express Clinic is the medical examination and radiological report required for South African long-stay work, study and residence visas.
South African long-stay visa applicants submit a medical certificate and a radiological report as part of the visa file, and both must be signed by a registered medical practitioner.
The South Africa visa medical covers a general health check, chest X-ray with a radiologist report and an infection status screen, with both elements completed in the same appointment and the chest X-ray performed at the clinic's partner radiology facility a short walk away.
The South Africa visa medical costs £325 fixed, and the chest X-ray and radiologist report are included, so no separate radiology appointment is needed.
The signed South Africa medical report is prepared once laboratory and radiology results are back, and expedited turnaround is available for an additional £100 where permitted.
South Africa visa medical applicants should bring their original passport and any medical forms the visa centre has issued, and should declare any pregnancy so the chest X-ray protocol can be adjusted.
South Africa visa medical appointments take around one hour at 117a Harley Street, London, Monday to Friday, and can be booked online with a £100 refundable deposit or by calling 0207 499 1991.
How much does a South Africa visa medical cost in London?
A South Africa visa medical costs £325 at Medical Express Clinic, including the doctor consultation, examination, listed laboratory tests, chest X-ray with radiologist report and the signed medical certificate, with expedited turnaround available for an extra £100 where permitted.
Expedited Turnaround · +£100 — Priority processing where the destination accepts it; confirm eligibility when you book
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 pregnancy testing is required. Some sponsors request extra tests beyond the standard panel; paperwork sent in advance lets the clinic confirm any uplift before you attend.
Who books a South Africa visa medical?
Workers
Critical Skills and General Work Visa applicants relocating to South Africa.
Residency
Spouses, partners and family dependants on relative or critical-skills routes.
Students
Students attending South African universities on Study Visa applications.
Common visa routes
Critical Skills Visa · General Work Visa · Spousal / Relatives Visa · Study Visa · Retirement / Independent Income Visa
Your appointment
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.
The visa documentation is checked at the appointment and completed when the required results are available.
Report turnaround
Your signed medical report is prepared after laboratory and radiology results are back. Timing depends on the panel and whether you request expedited processing. An additional £100 applies for expedited turnaround where the destination allows it. Call 0207 499 1991 if you have a fixed submission date.
Common pitfalls to avoid
- •Any medical forms issued by the visa centre should come to the appointment.
- •Pregnancy should be declared so the chest X-ray protocol can be adjusted appropriately.
- •Forgetting passport-sized photographs is a common pitfall. Many countries require them, so check your visa documentation for the number and specification and bring them to your appointment.
Arrange your South Africa visa medical
Appointments are at 117a Harley Street, where the full South Africa medical panel is completed in one visit.
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. For a single hire or a project group, the 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. Headcount and travel dates let the clinic hold slots before individual 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
Sponsor or visa-house forms can be sent once for the group. They are completed for each employee when the required results are available, in the format the destination expects.
Existing corporate clients include energy contractors, professional services firms and global mobility partners. New accounts welcome from 5 mobilisations a year upwards.
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FAQs
South Africa visa medical FAQs
What forms do I need for a South Africa visa medical?
Any medical forms issued by the visa centre should come to the appointment. The examination and chest X-ray are arranged in one visit. The completed paperwork follows when the required results are available.
Do I need a separate radiology appointment?
A separate radiology booking is not needed. 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.
How long is the South African visa medical valid?
Check your visa centre or sponsor for how recent the medical and radiology reports must be.
Can your doctors complete my visa medical?
Our doctors complete embassy-format visa medicals at Medical Express Clinic on Harley Street. A sponsor or embassy form sent at booking lets the clinic confirm the panel matches what you need.
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 arranges the slot for you on the day.
I have an existing health condition. Will it cause issues?
Existing diagnoses, recent surgery and regular medication do not automatically fail a visa medical. Mention them when booking and bring relevant letters or test results so the report reflects your care accurately.
Can our company set up a corporate account for visa medicals?
Corporate accounts are available for HR and global mobility teams, with direct invoicing, payment on account and 30-day credit terms by arrangement. Email info@medicalexpressclinic.co.uk or call 0207 499 1991 to set one up.
Can you handle a group of employees mobilising together?
Block bookings are available for project teams, with a dedicated corporate account manager. Visa documentation can be sent together; each form is checked against the employee's required tests and completed when the necessary results are available.
