Health Assessment

IOM Sri Lanka Migration Health Assessment Centre (MHAC)

For information and assistance to make a booking for your health assessment, please send your request to slaushap@iom.int or contact our call center at +94 11 2031700. You can also book your appointment online via the following link.

Migration Health Assessments are among the most well-established migration management services offered by IOM. They consist of an evaluation of the physical and mental health status of migrants for the purpose of resettlement, international employment, and enrolment in specific programs for obtaining a temporary or permanent visa.

Since 2014, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been providing migrants with direct access to health assessments at IOM’s dedicated health facility in Colombo. These migrant-friendly assessments are designed to align with international best practices and focus on the early detection and management of health conditions such as Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB).

These health assessments aim to ensure that the migration process does not pose a health risk to either the migrants or the host population, respecting the diverse immigration and public health policies across different nations. While the specific assessment requirements may vary, the common goal is to facilitate safe migration and safeguard public health.

We believe that enhancing the standard of well-being for migrants not only enriches their individual lives but also empowers them to make significant contributions to the social and economic development of both their home and host communities. By supporting the health and well-being of migrants, we foster a more productive and inclusive environment that ultimately benefits society as a whole.

Our Services

We provide health assessments for the following countries. For more information, please click on the country links.

General Advice to All Visitors:

We request you to arrive at IOM at least 15 minutes before your appointment on the day of the examination. If you cannot make it as per the appointment schedule, kindly let us know  at your earliest  so that we can adjust your next appointment and give your scheduled time to someone else in the waiting list.

Click here to walk through your visa medical process at IOM Sri Lanka

What to Bring

• Original Passport or a copy of your Passport (if the passport has been submitted for Visa processing, please bring a Passport copy and Visa submission confirmation).
• Applicants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Required documents include the Original Birth Certificate (translated into English), Guardianship Authorization Letter, and the NIC/Passport of the accompanying parent/guardian.
• A written note with your Address, Mobile Number, and Email address.
• COVID-19 Vaccine Card, Medical Records, Clinic Book, Spectacles, Prescription, and any relevant medicine. Please bring a previous chest X-ray if available.

Eating and Drinking

• Fasting is not required but please ensure that you are well hydrated before your appointment.
• If you are on medication, please have your regular medication and eat breakfast/meal before coming to IOM.
• Please abstain from drinking alcohol on the day before the examination. Please see country specific pages for more information.

Wearing clothes and lenses

• Please wear loose-fitting clothing and refrain from wearing valuable jewelry.
• If you wear glasses or contact lenses, please wear them when you come for the medical examination at IOM.

Your health conditions

• Please do not conceal medical conditions. Most medical conditions are admissible though some may require additional tests.
• Do not conceal pregnancy. Pregnancy will not affect your immigration prospects.
• If you are unwell with Fever, Cough, Sore throat, Shortness of breath, or any other illness, please contact our Call Center to reschedule your appointment.
• If you are female and attending your New Zealand visa medical, please refrain from coming to the medical while you are menstruating. Please contact our Call Center to reschedule your appointment.

Facility and Arrival Cost of Medical Examination

• Please see country specific pages for more information.
• Your medical assessment is expected to take approximately 2 to 4 hours.
• Please ensure that you arrive at the Assessment Center 15 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time.
• Due to space limitations, only the applicant will be allowed inside the Center.
• On-site parking is not available at the Center.

Working Hours and IOM Holidays

• Working Hours
  • 08:00 am - 04:30 pm, Monday to Saturday, except for IOM Holidays.
• Call center operating hours
  • 08:30 am - 05:30 pm Monday to Friday, except for IOM Holidays.

List of IOM Holidays for 2025

Date	Month	Holiday
14	January	Thai Pongal Day
04	February	Independence Day
31	March	Eid al-Fitr
14	April	Sinhala and Tamil New Year
18	April	Good Friday
12	May	Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
09	June	Eid al-Adha
10	June	Poson Full Moon Poya Day
20	October	Deepavali Festival
25	December	Christmas Day

 

Service Fees (Effective 01 March 2025) 

Country	Category	Fee (in LKR)
Australia	< 11 years	11,800
	Between 11 and 15 years	20,660
	15 years and above (except for aged   visitors    and health care workers)	26,560
	Aged Visitor ( > 75 years)	14,760
	Health Care Workers	28,040
	Temporary Visa	23,610
	IGRA	20,660
Canada	Below the Age of 5 Years	11,210
	Between 5 and 11 Years	11,800
	Between 11 and 15 Years	20,660
	15 years and above	26,560
New Zealand	Below the Age of 5 years	12,690
	Between 5 and 11 Years	13,280
	Between 11 and 15 Years	22,130
	15 years and above	30,100
	CXR only	15,940
UK (TB)	Below the Age of 11 Years	8,850
	11 Years and Above	17,710
Re-issuance of certificates		2,950
Inbound Health Assessment		22,130

Additional charges may apply if extra testing is required. 

Contacts and Appointments

• You can book your appointment through our call center, E-mail, or online booking via the following link.
• IOM booking/rescheduling appointments is free of charge.
• IOM has no responsibility for any fees paid to third parties for booking appointments.
• IOM Health Assessment Centre operates on a first-come, first-served basis for regular appointments.

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If you have any questions or for booking your appointment please call the following numbers or email us. (Frequently asked Questions)

International organization for Migration,
Migration Health Assessment Center,
IBSL Building,
Level 11,
Elvitigala Mawatha,
Colombo 08  

Phone #: +94 0112031700 (Call Center)
Email ID: slaushap@iom.int 

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