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[mikenyc]

I have a few questions about the medical checkup/physical required for an E2 visa:

1) Are people with chronic medical conditions outright rejected if they mention it on the self assessment visa application form? Diabetes, kidney/heart/liver issues etc

I know immigration wants to screen out people who have contracted communicable diseases. TB, HIV etc., mental and behavioral conditions, but will they reject people so that they won't be a burden on the healthcare system for non-communicable chronic conditions that are stable and controlled with medications?

2) I assume that the health checkup once inside Korea will include a blood test. What exactly is tested? Complete blood count (CBC), comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)?

Thanks for reading my question!

[beentheredonethat777]

1) Are people with chronic medical conditions outright rejected if they mention it on the self assessment visa application form? Diabetes, kidney/heart/liver issues etc

[young_clinton]

If a person was to have diabetes, how would that person manage the condition in Korea? The same with kidney disease and heart disease. If a person with a serious condition could get adequate medication, treatment and stick to a diet in Korea, then the medical questionnaire could be lied on. If a person was sort of in the boonies they would have to make it to the larger hospitals regularly without people at the school noticing it and possibly without being reported by someone. You also have school lunches to deal with.

[mikenyc]

[matthagwon]

I got an eye exam, blood test, urine test, cardiac test, and general cancer test.

Took 30 min and I was out on the streets. If your healthy you'll be okay if not then immigration might revoke your visa.