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I was thinking more on the cost of the medical exams required to obtain a visa for coming to the US.
You guys are so cruel to me.
Yes it is for my girlfriend. In order for her to obtain a K-3 Visa Fiance Visa she needs a medical exam as one of the requirements. Supposedly the location is given by the US Consulate that governs her area. She was told or read that this can cost up to $500. I think that seems a bit high for someone to say "your a bit thin but healthy, you pass".
The procedure is required for immigrants into the US (fiancees included):
http://tokyo.usembassy.gov/e/visa/tvisa-ivmed.html
Rieko-san need to go to Tokyo, Kobe or Okinawa for the examination. FAQ says it costs 25,000 yen for the exam only. (I think it's expensive because it is not covered by any insurance policy.)
If you're not covered by medical insurance (which is rare in Japan), you have to pay at least 10,000 yen (and higher if the medical service is first-rate) for a medical examination (including X-ray, blood test, ECG, tests for various types of cancer). The Japanese usually get free examinations sponsored by the local government, employers, etc.Usually, medical expenses are bumped up when insurance is involved. If someone's paying for something out-of-pocket, it is generally cheaper (at least it is in the U.S.).
Out of curiosity, what does a "normal" medical exam generally cost in Japan?
If you're not covered by medical insurance (which is rare in Japan), you have to pay at least 10,000 yen (and higher if the medical service is first-rate) for a medical examination (including X-ray, blood test, ECG, tests for various types of cancer).