Jamaica Medical Exam · Updated May 2026
Kingston Panel Physician: the Immigrant Visa Medical Exam in Jamaica
Jamaica has a single embassy-approved clinic for the immigration medical. Here is how to book it, what it costs, and what happens at the exam.
Summary
Andrews Memorial Hospital, 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10, is the only facility the U.S. Embassy in Kingston accepts for the immigrant visa medical exam. Book through its online U.S. Medical portal as soon as you get your interview letter, ideally at least three weeks ahead. You pay the hospital directly; there is no single published fee, so budget for the exam plus any vaccines. The report is valid six months, and the hospital sends it to the embassy or gives you a sealed envelope you must not open.
At a glance
| Topic | Details |
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| Designated clinic | Andrews Memorial Hospital, 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10. It is the only facility the U.S. Embassy in Kingston accepts for immigrant visa medical exams. Exams done anywhere else are not accepted. |
| How to book | Go to amhosp.org/usmedical, then click the Schedule Appointment button, which opens the hospital's online booking calendar. The usmedical page itself is information only, not the booking form. For help or if online booking fails, call the U.S. Medical line at (876) 618-1810, the hospital's main line at (876) 926-7401-3, or email usmeds@amhosp.org. Book as soon as you get your interview appointment letter. |
| Cost | You pay the hospital directly for the exam, X-ray, blood work, and any vaccines. There is no single published all-in fee. The hospital advises budgeting an extra J$30,000 to J$45,000 per applicant (roughly US$190 to US$285 at the May 2026 rate) on top of the base exam for vaccines or added tests. Confirm the current fee schedule with the hospital before you go. |
| What to bring | Your interview appointment letter, a passport valid at least 6 more months, four recent (within 6 months) 2x2 inch white-background color photos, the completed Medical History Form (a PDF inside the hospital's booking package, filled in before you arrive), immunization records, current medications, your DS-260 confirmation page (the barcoded printout from after you submitted the visa form online), and a local Jamaica contact plus your U.S. address. |
| Exam components | Medical history review, physical exam, chest X-ray and blood tests (applicants 15 and older), and tuberculosis testing (applicants 2 and older). The physician records everything on the official medical report for the embassy. |
| Vaccinations | The panel physician reviews your records and gives any missing age-appropriate vaccines required by the CDC (such as Td/Tdap, MMR, and varicella). COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for immigrant visa applicants as of March 2025. |
| Timing vs. interview | Do the exam before your embassy interview. The hospital recommends booking at least 3 weeks ahead so results reach the embassy in time. The medical report is valid for 6 months from the exam date. |
| Results | Andrews Memorial Hospital sends the completed medical to the U.S. Embassy on your behalf, or gives you a sealed envelope. Do not open the envelope: an opened medical is not accepted and you would have to repeat the exam. Carry any X-ray films when you travel to the United States. |
One approved clinic, so book early
Jamaica has exactly one U.S. Embassy-designated panel physician facility: Andrews Memorial Hospital at 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10. An exam done anywhere else will not be accepted, and the Montego Bay option that some older guides mention is gone. Because there is a single site, appointment slots are the constraint: book through the hospital’s online U.S. Medical portal the moment your interview date is set, and aim for at least three weeks before the interview so results reach the embassy in time.
The exam, step by step
Step 1: Book after you have your interview date
Once the embassy sends your interview appointment letter, go to amhosp.org/usmedical and click the Schedule Appointment button, which opens the hospital's online booking calendar (the usmedical page itself is information only). If online booking does not work, call (876) 618-1810 or the main line (876) 926-7401-3. Aim for at least 3 weeks before your interview so results reach the embassy in time, and fill in the Medical History Form from the booking package before you arrive.
Step 2: Attend the exam
Arrive in the morning and plan to stay most of the day (applicants report roughly 9 a.m. to mid-afternoon). Follow the hospital dress code: no flip-flops, tank tops, sleeveless shirts, short shorts, or mini skirts. Bring your appointment letter, passport, four photos, immunization records, medications, and DS-260 confirmation page. The visit covers a history review, physical, chest X-ray, blood and TB testing for the relevant ages, and any vaccines you still need. Pay the hospital directly for the exam and shots.
Step 3: Results go to the embassy
The hospital forwards your completed medical to the U.S. Embassy in Kingston, or hands you a sealed envelope to carry to your interview. Do not open a sealed envelope. The report is valid for 6 months, so keep your interview within that window.
What applicants report
Aggregated from VisaJourney medical threads and Andrews Memorial Hospital guidance (2018–2025). Real applicant reports, not medical or legal advice; your visit may differ.
Budget extra for vaccines you cannot document
Applicants who could not produce old immunization records report paying noticeably more because the physician re-administers the missing shots. One applicant itemized tetanus, MMR, and varicella vaccines added on top of the base exam fee; another was told to bring roughly an extra J$30,000 in case of added testing and vaccines.
VisaJourney, 2018–2025
Plan for a full day, not a quick visit
A detailed first-hand account described arriving around 9:05 a.m. and leaving at 3:25 p.m., with long waits between registration, labs, vitals, X-ray, the doctor, and vaccinations. The advice repeated across posts: carry a book, a snack, and water.
VisaJourney, 2024
Booking is online only, so book early
Applicants note that since 2018 all U.S. medical appointments must go through the hospital's online portal, and that booking early matters so results reach the embassy before the interview. The hospital itself recommends scheduling at least 3 weeks ahead.
Andrews Memorial Hospital and VisaJourney, 2024–2025
Common problems and fixes
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| No vaccination records on hand | If you cannot show proof of past shots, the physician gives the required vaccines at the visit, which adds cost and time. Bring every immunization record you can find, including childhood records, so the doctor does not repeat shots you already had. |
| Medical scheduled too late | If results do not reach the embassy before your interview, your case stalls. Book as soon as you have your appointment letter and follow the hospital's at-least-3-weeks-ahead guidance. |
| An abnormal chest X-ray or TB test result | A finding that needs follow-up can put your medical on hold while the physician orders further evaluation. This is a clinical matter for the panel physician. Follow their instructions, and if it affects your case timeline, talk with a licensed immigration attorney rather than relying on forum advice. |
| A health condition flagged during the exam | Any condition the physician notes is handled medically by the hospital. Do not try to self-assess what it means for admissibility. Bring documentation of any ongoing treatment, follow the physician's guidance, and route questions about how it affects your visa to a licensed immigration attorney. |
Sources
- U.S. Embassy Kingston (KNG) post supplement, U.S. Department of State (verified May 2026)
- Andrews Memorial Hospital: U.S. Medical (verified May 2026)
- Andrews Memorial Hospital: U.S. Medical Rules and Requirements (verified May 2026)
- U.S. Department of State: CDC removes COVID-19 vaccination requirement (March 2025) (verified May 2026)
- U.S. Department of State: immigrant visa processing updates (2026) (verified May 2026)
- VisaJourney medical exam threads (community), 2018–2025
Frequently asked questions
How much does the medical exam cost in Kingston?
There is no single published all-in price, and fees change. You pay Andrews Memorial Hospital directly for the exam, chest X-ray, blood work, and any vaccines. The hospital advises budgeting an extra J$30,000 to J$45,000 per applicant (about US$190 to US$285 at the May 2026 rate) on top of the base exam. Confirm the current fee schedule with the hospital before your visit.
Which vaccinations will I need?
The panel physician checks your records against the CDC's age-appropriate list and gives any you are missing, which can include Td/Tdap, MMR, varicella, and others depending on your age and history. COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for immigrant visa applicants as of March 2025. Bring all your immunization records so you do not pay for shots you already had.
Do I need a chest X-ray and TB test?
Yes for the relevant ages. Chest X-ray and blood tests apply to applicants 15 and older, and tuberculosis testing applies to applicants 2 and older. The physician performs these as part of the standard exam.
What if I am pregnant?
Tell the hospital when you book and tell the physician at the visit. Pregnancy affects how some parts of the exam, including the chest X-ray, are handled, and that is a decision for the panel physician to make with you. Do not skip the exam without talking to them first.
How long are the results valid?
The medical report is valid for 6 months from the date of the exam, so schedule the exam to keep your interview within that window. As of early 2026 the State Department had paused immigrant visa issuance for nationals of certain countries, including Jamaica, pending a public-charge review, which means a medical can expire before a visa is issued and require a repeat exam. You should still book once you have an interview date; check the current notices at travel.state.gov first and ask the embassy whether to wait.
I have a prior or ongoing medical condition. What should I do?
Bring documentation of any diagnosis, treatment, and current medications, and let the panel physician evaluate it. They decide how it is recorded on the medical. We do not give medical or legal opinions on how a condition affects a visa. For that, speak with the panel physician about the clinical side and a licensed immigration attorney about your case.
Can I use a different doctor or hospital?
No. Andrews Memorial Hospital is the only facility the U.S. Embassy in Kingston accepts for immigrant visa medical exams. Results from any other physician will not be accepted.
Key takeaways
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Andrews Memorial Hospital, 27 Hope Road, Kingston 10, is Jamaica's only U.S. Embassy-designated panel physician for immigrant visa medical exams.
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Book online through the hospital's U.S. Medical portal as soon as you get your interview letter, at least 3 weeks before the interview.
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Bring your appointment letter, passport, four photos, the completed Medical History Form, vaccination records, medications, and DS-260 confirmation page.
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The exam covers history, physical, chest X-ray and blood work (15+), TB testing (2+), and any missing CDC-required vaccines; COVID-19 is no longer required.
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You pay the hospital directly, the report is valid 6 months, and the hospital sends results to the embassy or gives you a sealed envelope you must not open.
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Any abnormal finding is for the panel physician to manage clinically; route case-impact questions to a licensed immigration attorney.
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