As South Africans are eager to explore opportunities in South Korea under the E2 visa, there are crucial health checkpoints to cross. One of the primary requirements is the Tuberculosis (TB) test. This article demystifies the process and provides you with a clear, actionable guideline.

Understanding the Importance

The South Korean government has implemented stringent health regulations to counteract the spread of TB. With South Africa having one of the higher TB prevalence rates globally, this test becomes a non-negotiable step for visa approval.

Step-by-Step Process to Obtain Your TB Test

1. Find an Approved Medical Facility:
Not all health centers are accredited by South Korea for this specific test. Below is a snippet of recognized hospitals:

Tuberculosis examination can ONLY be done at the following Hospitals:

  • Eastern Cape
    • East London:
      • Life Beacon Bay Hospital
      • Life East London Private Hospital
      • Life St Dominic’s Hospital
      • Life St James Hospital
      • Life St Marks Clinic
      • Medicross East London
    • Port Elizabeth:
      • Life Hunterscraig Private Hospital
      • Life Mercantile Private Hospital
      • Life St George’s Hospital
      • Netcare Greenacres Hospital
      • Medicross Algoa Park
      • Medicross Cape Road
      • Medicross Walmer
    • Mthatha:
      • Life St Mary’s Private Hospital
    • Other:
      • Netcare Cuyler Hospital (Uitenhage)
      • Life Isivivana Private Hospital (Humansdorp)
      • Life Queenstown Private Hospital
      • Medicross Mosselbay
  • Free State
    • Bloemfontein:
      • Mediclinic Bloemfontein (Private)
      • Life Pasteur Hospital (Private)
      • Life Rosepark Hospital (Private)
      • Netcare Pelonomi Regional Hospital (Private/public partnership)
      • Netcare Universitas Hospital (Private/public partnership)
      • Medicross Bloemfontein
      • Mediclinic Welkom (Private)
    • Other:
      • Netcare Kroon Hospital
      • Netcare Vaalpark Hospital
      • Pelonomi Private Hospital
      • Medi-Clinic-Hoogland
  • Gauteng
    • Johannesburg and surrounds:
      • Mediclinic Morningside
      • Mediclinic Sandton
      • Netcare Bagleyston Hospital
      • Netcare Garden City Hospital
      • Netcare Linksfield Hospital
      • Netcare Linmed Hospital
      • Netcare Milpark Hospital
      • Netcare Mulbarton Hospital
      • Netcare Olivedale Hospital
      • Netcare Optiklin Eye Hospital
      • Netcare Park Lane Hospital
      • Netcare Rand Hospital
      • Netcare Rehabilitation Hospital
      • Netcare Rosebank Hospital
      • Netcare Rosewood Day Hospital
      • Netcare Sandton Hospital
      • Netcare Sunninghill Hospital
      • Netcare Sunward Park Hospital
      • Netcare Waterfall Hospital in partnership with Phelang Benolo
      • Life Bedford Gardens Hospital
      • Life Brackenview
      • Life Brenthurst Hospital
      • Life Carstenhof Hospital
      • Life Dalview Hospital
      • Life Fourways Hospital
      • Life Robinson Private Hospital
      • Life Springs Parkland Hospital
      • Life The Glynnwood
    • Pretoria:
      • Life Eugene Marais Hospital
      • Life Groenkloof Hospital
      • Mediclinic Kloof
      • Mediclinic Medforum
      • Mediclinic Muelmed
      • Netcare Montana Hospital
      • Netcare Unitas Hospital
      • Netcare Pretoria East Hospital
      • Medicross Constantia Park
      • Medicross Gezina
      • Medicross Pretoria West
      • Medicross Saxby
      • Medicross Silverton
      • Netcare Akasia Hospital
      • Netcare Bougainville Hospital
      • Netcare Constantia Day Clinic
      • Netcare Jakaranda Hospital
      • Netcare Moot Hospital
      • Life Brooklyn Day Hospital
      • Life Faerie Glen
      • Life Wilgers Hospital
      • Mediclinic Midstream
    • Other:
      • Life Flora Hospital (Roodeport)
      • Life Blue Cross Hospital (Midrand)
      • Life Roseacres (Symhurst, Germiston)
      • Mediclinic Emfuleni (Vanderbijlpark)
      • Medicross Benoni
      • Medicross Boksburg
      • Medicross Carlswald
      • Medicross Carnival Mall
      • Medicross Edenvale
      • Medicross Germiston
      • Medicross Kembirch
      • Medicross Krugersdorp
      • Medicross Meldene
      • Medicross Monument
      • Medicross Randburg
      • Medicross Rangeview
      • Medicross Roodepoort
      • Medicross Springs
      • Medicross The Berg
      • Netcare Clinton Hospital
      • Netcare Garden City Hospital
      • Netcare Krugersdorp Hospital
      • Netcare Lakeview Hospital
      • Netcare Linkwood Hospital
      • Netcare N17 Hospital
      • Netcare Pinehaven Hospital
      • Netcare Union Hospital
      • Life Glynnview
      • Life Poortview
      • Life Suikerbosrand Hospital
      • Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital
      • Mediclinic Vereeniging
  • KwaZulu-Natal
    • Durban:
      • Medicross Bluff
      • Medicross Hillcrest
      • Medicross Malvern
      • Life Chatsmed Garden Hospital
      • Life Entabeni Hospital
      • Life Mount Edgecombe Hospital
      • Life St Joseph’s
      • Life The Crompton Hospital
    • Pietermaritzburg:
      • Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg
      • Medicross Hayfields
      • Medicross Wembley House
      • Life Hilton Private Hospital
    • Other:
      • Highway Sub Acute
      • Medicross Meerensee
      • Medicross Pinetown
      • Medicross Richards Bay
      • Medicross Umhlanga (Gatemax)
      • Netcare Alberlito Hospital
      • Netcare Kingsway Hospital
      • Netcare Margate Hospital
      • Netcare Parklands Hospital
      • Netcare St Anne’s Hospital
      • Netcare St Augustine’s Hospital
      • Netcare The Bay Hospital
      • Netcare uMhlanga Hospital
      • Life Empangeni Private Hospital
      • Mediclinic Newcastle
      • Mediclinic Victoria
  • Limpopo
    • Polokwane:
      • Mediclinic Limpopo
      • Netcare Pholoso Hospital
      • Mediclinic Lephalale
      • Mediclinic Thabazimbi
      • Mediclinic Tzaneen
    • Other:
      • Marapong Medi-Clinic
  • Mpumalanga
    • Mbombela (Nelspruit):
      • Mediclinic Nelspruit
      • Medicross Neimed
    • Witbank (eMalahleni):
      • Life Cosmos Hospital
    • Other:
      • Mediclinic Barberton
      • Mediclinic Ermelo
      • Mediclinic Highveld (Trichardt)
      • Mediclinic Secunda
      • Life Midmed Hospital
  • Northern Cape
    • Kimberley:
      • Mediclinic Kimberley
      • Medicross Kimberley
    • Other:
      • Mediclinic Kathu
      • Upington Medi-Clinic
  • North West
      • Mediclinic Brits (Brits)
      • Mediclinic Potchefstroom (Potchefstroom)
      • Medicross Potchefstroom
      • Medicross Rustenburg
      • Netcare Ferncrest Hospital
      • Life Anncron Hospital
      • Life Peglerae Hospital
  • Western Cape
    • Cape Town:
      • Mediclinic Cape Gate
      • Mediclinic Cape Town
      • Mediclinic Constantiaberg
      • Mediclinic Durbanville
      • Mediclinic Louis Leipoldt
      • Mediclinic Milnerton
      • Mediclinic Panorama
      • Medicross Bellville
      • Medicross City Bowl
      • Medicross Fish Hoek
      • Medicross Kenilworth
      • Medicross N1 City
      • Neicare Blaauwberg Hospital
      • Life Kingsbury Hospital
    • George:
      • Mediclinic George
    • Hermanus:
      • Mediclinic Hermanus
    • Mossel Bay:
      • Life Bay View Hospital
    • Knysna:
      • Life Knysna Private Hospital
    • Paarl:
      • Mediclinic Paarl
      • Medicross Paarl
    • Somerset West:
      • Mediclinic Vergelegen
    • Stellenbosch:
      • Mediclinic Stellenbosch
    • Worcester:
      • Mediclinic Worcester
    • Other:
      • Mediclinic Klein Karoo (Oudtshoorn)
      • Mediclinic Plettenberg Bay
      • Medicross Brackenfell
      • Medicross Langeberg
      • Medicross Northpine
      • Medicross Parow
      • Medicross Pinelands
      • Medicross Tableview
      • Medicross Tokai
      • Medicross Vredekloof
      • Medicross Worcester
      • Medicross Wellington
      • Netcare Ceres Hospital
      • Netcare Christiaan Barnard Memorial Hospital
      • Netcare Kuilsriver Hospital
      • Life West Coast Private Hospital
      • Mediclinic Strand

2. Undergoing the Test:

Once at the selected hospital, the TB examination typically comprises a chest X-ray and sputum analysis. Ensure you consult with your healthcare provider about the procedure’s nuances.

3. Documentation:
Post-examination, the doctor will provide a detailed report of the results. It’s essential to ensure the healthcare professional completes the necessary forms as required by the South Korean embassy.

4. Visa Application:
When submitting your E2 visa application, attach the TB test results. This documentation is pivotal; any discrepancies or missing forms can lead to application delays or rejections.

Key Takeaways

– The TB test is mandatory for all South African E2 visa applicants.

– Only accredited hospitals are accepted for this test. Research thoroughly before undergoing the test.

– Ensure proper documentation, making the visa application process smoother.

Conclusion

Navigating the prerequisites for the E2 visa might seem daunting, but with a clear understanding and a structured approach, the process becomes more manageable. As you prepare for your teaching journey in South Korea, remember that these measures are in place for the safety and well-being of both South Africans and Koreans.

For the most recent updates and comprehensive insights, always refer to the official South Korean Embassy website.

Source: https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/za-en/brd/m_23439/view.do?seq=2&page=2

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