We just had our medicals at SL-GC. The ambiance is super nice and world class. I highly recommend it because no appointment is needed, no lines and hassle free (it will take you 3-4 hours to get all the tests done, depending on the number visa applicants), and maybe not yet known to other visa applicants. The nurse on duty told me, the maximum visa applicants in a day (from 8am to 5pm) is around 30. SL-Ermita caters up to 300 plus visa applicants, so you need to go there before 7am to finish the medical exams early (first come, first serve).
At SL-GC, a guard will ask for your IMM1017, medical request letter, passports and 4 pieces passport size picture. Once complete, he will then give your respective number for queuing and forms to fill up, so better have extra PENS with you. And don't forget to note down the address of your sponsor because there is a part in the form that asks for the contact person and address of your sponsor. I just want to inform you about this because other visa applicants don't know the exact address of their sponsor. It will be time consuming to call or text your family or relative to locate the address of your sponsor.
Another form (HIV questionnaire) will be given to you. You will need your philhealth number here. After filling up all the forms, you will present this to the nurse on duty for checking and verification. Once documents are complete, it is time to pay and series of tests (vital signs monitoring, blood tests, urinalysis, height and weight, physical examinations, chest x-ray. and eye check up) will start.
For nurses there are additional tests (HBsag Screening) needed. So you will need to pay additional fees for this tests. It will cost you around 3000 pesos each. So better have some extra money.
Oopps... I almost forgot, you need some coverings (jackets) if you will take your medicals at SL-GC. It is super cold.
I hope this will be of help to those visa applicants who are still deciding where to take their medical examinations.
hey stephen28 this a thourough and detailed explanation/advice. one of the best if not the best I have bumped into... Well done. +1 for u... God bless our application. Thank you by the way..
