Frequently Asked Questions on the Issuance of Medical Clearance For Employment and Visa Purposes
Q: How do i get schedule for medical clearance/ Health Certificate?
A: You need to book an appointment icv.boq.ph and go to the Physical Examination.
*Also keep posted for any change at BOQ’s website
Q: What are the needed requirements for Foreign Medical Clearance?
A:
1. Confirmation Receipt of Booking on Online Appointment
2. Three (3) fully accomplished BOQ PE Form1: Medical Examination for Foreign Applicants (To be filled up at BOQ)
3. Three (3) latest 2×2 ID Picture with White Background
4. One (1) Original and two (2) photocopies of the Laboratory (Urinalysis, Fecalysis, RPR: Serology) and Chest X-Ray result (Including X-ray Film/CD) taken within last six (6) months.
*These services are available at BOQ except Malaria Test.
- Vaccine Certificate of Yellow Fever and Polio for selected countries
- Malaria Test for selected countries
- Original Passport
Q: How about the local applicants, what are the requirements?
A:
1. Confirmation Receipt from Online Booking
2. One (1) Fully Accomplished BOQ PE Form 2: Medical Exam for Local Applicants (To be filled up at BOQ)
3. 1×1 ID Picture with White Background (Three (3) pieces for New Application and Two (2) pieces for Renewal)
4. Previous Health Card (For Renewal Only)
5. Required Laboratory tests and Chest X-ray (Must be taken within six (6) months)
*These services are available at BOQ
*Additional requirements for New Applicants:
- Endorsement Letter from their Company
- Undergo Seminar as scheduled by BOQ for the Certificate of Training on Food Safety and Hygiene
Q: Do I need to go personally on the schedule appointment?
A: Yes, Physical Examination will be done by the Quarantine Medical Officer.
Q: What if I fail to come on my scheduled appointment, can I be re-scheduled?
A: Yes, you may re-schedule your appointment, go back to your original appointment and go to re-schedule site.
Q: I made a booking mistake, can I get a refund?
A: The terms and agreement state that entering incorrect information may result in your payment being forfeited.
Considered to be one of the oldest government agencies, Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ) is the health authority and a line bureau of the Department of Health (DOH). BOQ is mandated to ensure security against the introduction and spread of infectious diseases, emerging diseases and public health emergencies of international concern (PHEIC).