The medical examination for immigration visas is a mandatory clinical assessment required as part of the visa application process.

Its purpose is to determine whether the applicant meets the health requirements established by the authorities of the destination country.

At X-Clinic, we provide medical examinations for U.S. and Australian immigration visas in accordance with the requirements of the respective authorities.

Examinations are conducted by Dr. Marta C. Monteiro, an embassy-approved physician for the United States of America and Australia.

Medical Examination for U.S. Immigration Visas

The medical examination is mandatory for all applicants for U.S. immigrant visas (green card).

Medical Examination for Australian Immigration Visas

Health examinations may be required as part of the visa process, depending on the type of visa and the applicant’s profile.

What documents should you bring to the appointment?

Unites States (USA)

• Passport with a minimum of 6 months before expiration date
• 1 ID photo
• Document with the date of the interview sent by the Embassy
• Vaccination record
• Medical declaration of chronical illnesses, with date of diagnosis, evolution, control, medication and prognosis
• Medication and posology

Australia

• Passport with a minimum of 6 months before expiration date
• Document with HAP Number
• Vaccination record
• Medical declaration of chronical illnesses, with date of diagnosis, evolution, control, medication and prognosis
• Medication and posology

What tests will be performed?

Medical examinations for obtaining visas for the United States and Australia include a full medical examination, a chest X-ray, as well as mandatory blood and urine tests.

Where can you do it?

You can undergo the medical examination for immigration visas at X-Clinic, located at Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco, nº26 – intermediate floor, 1070-110 Lisbon.

The travel consultation is a specialized medical appointment carried out before an international trip, designed to prepare travelers for potential health issues that may arise during their journey.

It is intended for everyone—adults and children, whether healthy or living with chronic conditions.

During the consultation, each traveler’s individual risk is assessed in a personalized manner. Risk management may include vaccinations, prophylaxis, or other medications such as antibiotics.

The consultation also serves a public health purpose by helping reduce the role international travelers may play in the global spread of infectious diseases.

Main objectives:

• In-person and personalized assessment
• On-site vaccine administration and prescription
• Prophylactic treatment recommendations
• Prescription of antibiotics and supportive treatment
• Water and food safety guidance to prevent traveler’s diarrhea
• Insect repellents and protective measures
• Advice for travel involving altitude, diving, or animal exposure
• Prevention of sexually transmitted infections
• Medical statement if necessary (e.g., for transporting medications within a country; contraindications for mandatory vaccines)
• Tips for a smoother and safer trip

Who is it recommended for?

• Travelers to tropical, rural, or developing areas
• People with chronic illnesses or weakened immune systems
• Pregnant women, children, or the elderly
• Travelers with extended or multi-destination itineraries

When should you schedule a travel consultation?

A travel consultation should be done whenever the trip is to underdeveloped countries, tropical, or rural areas—even for repeat destinations. Since outbreak information changes dynamically, recommendations may be updated, and a vaccine booster might be necessary.

How far in advance should it be scheduled?

Ideally, the consultation should take place 4 to 6 weeks before the trip, but even a last-minute appointment can still be beneficial.

What to bring to the travel consultation:

• Medical information – personal history (known conditions: hypertension, dyslipidemia…)
• List of regular medications
• List of drug allergies
• Vaccination record
• International vaccination certificate
• Pregnancy booklet
• Child health booklet

Price of Travel Consultation

The consultation costs €100.

Location

You can have your travel consultation at X-Clinic:
Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco, nº26 – Intermediate Floor, 1070-110 Lisbon

Travel Consultation Hours

The consultation takes place on Mondays, between 4:15 PM and 7:30 PM.

General and Family Medicine is dedicated to providing primary healthcare, meaning a generalist and comprehensive medical approach to individuals and families, with no age restrictions, addressing both health and illness from preventive, diagnostic, and curative perspectives. When necessary, it refers patients to other medical or surgical specialties while always maintaining close follow-up.

The General and Family Medicine doctor is, therefore, a healthcare professional qualified to care for the entire family unit. Their ultimate goal is the physical and mental well-being of those who seek their care, always considering the sociocultural environment in which they are inserted.

Areas of Intervention

Their practice has two main areas of action:

• Curative Medicine, aimed at treating acute illnesses (e.g., flu syndromes, colds, tonsillitis, gastroenteritis…) and chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol disorders, hypothyroidism…).
• Preventive Medicine, aimed at avoiding disease by following the best national and international practices, such as cancer prevention through active screenings (e.g., breast, colon…) as well as controlling cardiovascular risk factors.

This preventive aspect should always be present in our medical consultations. In this regard, the General and Family Medicine doctor has access to a wide range of laboratory and imaging tests, which serve as essential tools for preventing or detecting diseases.

Patients frequently ask their doctor which tests to undergo, when to take them, and how often, often referring to the need for “routine tests” or a “check-up.” In this context, the doctor must always weigh the benefits and drawbacks of each test, thereby avoiding unnecessary or even potentially harmful examinations and interventions.

Areas of Intervention

When should I go to the pain clinic?

• Cervicalgia;
• Low back pain;
• Pain resulting from accidents;
• Joint pain;
• Cancer pain and headaches;
• Other painful manifestations of the spine.

• Hypertension
• Diabetes mellitus
• Hypercholesterolemia
• Obesity
• Smoking
• OSAS (obstructive sleep apnea syndrome)
• Family history of cardiovascular disease.

Most common symptoms

The Neurology consultation is dedicated to the investigation of neurological diseases of the Central, Peripheral and Autonomic Nervous System, covering all age groups.
Due to their level of complexity and because the signs and symptoms that can reflect a neurological disease are very varied, Neurology specialists provide a comprehensive service with all the complementary means of diagnosis, such as Electroencephalogram and Electromyography.
They also carry out risk assessments, prescribe the appropriate diagnosis and monitor patients.

Good sleep is fundamental to our quality of life and health.
Today, around 45% of the world’s population has sleep problems, which is a threat to mental and physical health.
In the Sleep Consultation, the specialist doctor assesses, diagnoses and treats the various sleep disorders.
A multidisciplinary approach is also used to assess the relationship between sleep deprivation and chronic illnesses.
Some of the auxiliary diagnostic tests carried out are: Polysomnography, Cardiorespiratory Polygraphy, Actigraphy, among others.

Areas of Intervention

You should then go to a Sleep Consultation if you have symptoms or problems such as:

• Poor sleep / insomnia;
• Snore;
• Breathing stops during sleep;
• Drowsiness during the day and tiredness;
• Headaches during the day;
• Among others.

Frequent sleep disturbances

Sleep Apnea Syndrome

It’s a common disorder, affecting around 17% of men and 9% of women, according to the most conservative studies.
The brain registers the lack of oxygen and the individual wakes up just long enough to clear the airway and start breathing again, beginning a new cycle.
These events put the heart under pressure and can result in hypertension, coronary heart disease, arrhythmias or stroke.

Insomnia

Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders: international studies show that it affects 30-45% of the adult population.
Chronic insomnia is characterized by persistent difficulty initiating sleep, frequent awakenings during the night or waking up earlier than desired.
It is associated with daytime symptoms that can be very diverse and have a negative impact on quality of life.
These include fatigue, mood swings or irritability, headaches, cognitive changes and reduced professional and social functioning.

Restless Legs Syndrome

Restless Legs Syndrome is characterized by a feeling of discomfort and restlessness in the legs when at rest and can make it difficult to fall asleep at the beginning of the night or to continue sleeping.
It is a common disorder, occurring in 3 to 10% of the population, and affects adults, adolescents and children, with a high incidence in families.

Rheumatology consultations aim to diagnose and treat rheumatic diseases.
In other words, diseases and functional alterations of the musculoskeletal system – bones, joints, muscles and tendons – which have no traumatic origin, but which can also involve other organs, such as the heart, lungs, nervous system, kidneys, eyes and skin.
Rheumatic diseases are one of the most significant causes of early retirement, suffering and disability and cover a diverse range of clinical conditions.
Rheumatology provides a wide-ranging service, using the main techniques and exams, where it carries out the appropriate risk assessment, prescribes the appropriate diagnosis and monitors patients.
The following are common Rheumatic Diseases:

• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus;
• Rheumatoid arthritis;
• Spondylarthritis;
• Osteoporosis.

Pediatrics is dedicated to monitoring health and development from birth to 18 years of age.
It is also concerned with medical care in the event of illness and its prevention, potential health risks and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
The Pediatrics consultation assesses various aspects of the child’s or adolescent’s development, such as physical and motor skills, lifestyle, learning progress and sociability, among others.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a new psychotherapeutic method that has a direct effect on the way the brain works.
In just a few sessions, this method allows information processing to be normalized, which doesn’t happen when a person is emotionally altered due to traumatic situations such as anxiety disorders, panic attacks, accidents and unexpected losses.