Immigration Physical Near St. Pete Beach, FL

Applying for a green card from St. Pete Beach, Florida? We cover booking lead times, exam costs, the documents you need, and what happens on the day — specific to St. Pete Beach and wider Pinellas County. For a quiet community like St. Pete Beach (population about 8,879), the practical question is usually which nearby office to choose — often in Clearwater.

$200-$500

Base exam fee (FL typical)

30-60 min

Typical exam length

Booking lead time

1-2 weeks

Common languages:

NEW

Virtual immigration physical pre-consult

Not near a civil surgeon yet, or want to prepare before your appointment? Start online with Dapinder Kaur, FNP. Your virtual pre-consult walks you through the Form I-693 process, reviews your documents and vaccination records, and gets you ready — in English, Hindi, or Punjabi — so your in-person visit to seal the form is quick and stress-free.

A civil surgeon must still examine you in person and physically sign Form I-693. The virtual pre-consult prepares you; it does not replace the required exam.

Book online

Pick a time that suits you, from anywhere in California.

Document review

We check your ID, vaccination records, and USCIS paperwork.

Get matched

We point you to a civil surgeon to seal your Form I-693.

Your exam near St. Pete Beach, step by step

Whether you book in St. Pete Beach or nearby Gulfport, these five steps are the whole journey.

Book your visit

Schedule with a civil surgeon, or start with a virtual pre-consult if you want to prepare first.

Bring your documents

Photo ID, vaccination records, and any prior medical history related to required tests.

Physical exam

A general physical check, review of medical history, and a TB screening.

Vaccine review

The civil surgeon checks your immunization history and administers any missing required vaccines.

Receive Form I-693

Your civil surgeon seals the completed form. Do not open it — submit it sealed with your application.

What to bring to your appointment

Bringing the right documents is the difference between finishing in one visit and coming back a second time.

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Government photo ID

A passport, driver license or state ID.

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Prior medical records

Relevant history, especially for TB or chronic conditions.

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Payment method

Confirm what the practice accepts when you book.

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Vaccination records

Any immunization history you already have.

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Your USCIS notices

Any Form I-693 pages or case details you were given.

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Glasses or hearing aids

Bring anything you use day to day.

Typical exam pricing around St. Pete Beach

Pricing near St. Pete Beach follows the wider Florida pattern: a set base fee, plus per-item charges for any vaccines, titers, or tests you still need. Factor in a short trip if your chosen office is in Clearwater rather than St. Pete Beach itself.

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TYPICAL COST

Civil surgeon exam fee

$337 – $437

TB (tuberculosis) blood test

$50 – $150

Missing vaccines, per dose

$30 – $120

Vaccination record retrieval, if needed

$0 – $50

Reissued sealed Form I-693, if lost

Varies by practice

Most applicants pay $337–$437 for the base exam plus $0–$300+ in vaccines and testing depending on their immunization history. Confirm exact pricing with the practice before booking.

Areas of St. Pete Beach we cover

Civil surgeons in this directory serve applicants across St. Pete Beach and these neighborhoods.

NEIGHBORHOODS

Appointment availability & timing

What to expect for booking and getting your results.

1–2 weeks

Typical booking lead time

Availability tightens in spring and early fall when filing volume rises nationally. Book as soon as your application is ready.

Same day

When your form is usually sealed

If no follow-up vaccines or lab work are needed, most civil surgeons complete and seal Form I-693 the same visit.

1–2 visits

If catch-up vaccines are needed

A second, shorter visit may be required to complete a vaccine series or review follow-up lab results.

FOR PHYSICIANS

Designated civil surgeons: get found in St. Pete Beach

Applicants in St. Pete Beach and wider Pinellas County search this directory looking for designated civil surgeons. Claim your free listing and keep your hours, languages, and pricing up to date yourself.

How St. Pete Beach applicants find a designated civil surgeon

The medical exam is a mandatory green card step for St. Pete Beach applicants, and only a USCIS-designated civil surgeon can complete it. This page and the wider Florida civil surgeon directory help St. Pete Beach applicants find doctors who hold that designation.

Compare price and language

Base fees near St. Pete Beach generally sit in the $200–$500 band typical for Florida; vaccines, titers, and TB testing add to that. Many providers serving Pinellas County speak Spanish, Vietnamese and Arabic, so you can choose a doctor you can talk to comfortably. With fewer providers based directly in St. Pete Beach, most applicants use offices in Clearwater or elsewhere in Pinellas County.

Start online if you are not near a doctor

A virtual pre-consult lets St. Pete Beach applicants review documents and vaccination records online before the required in-person exam — useful if your nearest office is in Gulfport or beyond.

Before you book in St. Pete Beach: quick answers

Which vaccines are required for the immigration physical?

Requirements vary by age under CDC-based rules; common ones include MMR, Tdap, and flu in season. Your civil surgeon reviews your records and identifies exactly what you still need.

What if I need language support at the exam?

Yes. You can bring your own translator, or ask whether the office has staff who speak your language, since many practices serving Pinellas County already offer multilingual support.

What is the difference between a USCIS designated civil surgeon and my regular doctor?

Only physicians holding the USCIS civil surgeon designation may complete Form I-693. A regular Pinellas County family doctor, however good, cannot sign it without that designation.

Does a follow-up finding delay my form?

The civil surgeon documents any required follow-up on Form I-693 and walks you through next steps. The form is only finalized once requirements are met.

How much does an immigration medical exam cost in St. Pete Beach?

Budget $200 to $500 for the base exam near St. Pete Beach. Your final total depends mostly on which vaccines and tests you still need — that can add $300 or more.

Does a sealed Form I-693 expire?

A sealed Form I-693 is valid for a set window from the signing date under current USCIS policy. Because these rules get updated, verify the latest guidance for your case.