Immunizations Required for US Immigration Visas

United States immigration law requires that those who are applying for an immigration visa obtain a series of immunizations. The physicians who examine the applicants before entering into the country must make sure that all vaccinations have been obtained.

Types

The vaccinations that are required are Acellular pertussis, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HPV, Influenza, Influenza B, Measles, Meningococcal, Mumps, Pneumococcal, Pertussis, Polio, Rotovirus, Tetanus, Varicella, and Zoster.

Exceptions

The panel physicians who conduct the examinations may conclude that it is medically inappropriate for the immigration applicant to receive one or more of these vaccinations.

Considerations

U.S. immigration visa applicants should have their vaccination records ready and available when they report for their medical appointment.

Potential

Visa applicants can obtain their vaccination records from their current physician in their country of origin. If they do not have a vaccination record, then the panel physicians will determine what vaccinations they need to get.

Insight

Waivers of certain vaccinations may be given out by the panel physicians depending on age, medical history, and current medical condition.

References

• vaccination requirements