Meet Health Requirements for Temporary Visa Application | Health Examination
What factors determine the health examination requirements for temporary visa applicants?
The health requirement for temporary visa applications will require the applicant to undergo a health examination. This health examination required depends on:
The type of visa you are applying for.
How long do you plan to stay in Australia?
The level of TB risk your country poses.
Whether your health is of special significance based on your planned activities in Australia.
Any special circumstances that may apply.
Significant medical conditions found during your examination or visa application process.
What are the general health examination requirements based on TB risk level and length of stay?
Please Note: If you have been in Australia in the last 28 days, any time spent there will be included when determining your length of stay for health requirements.
| Country TB Risk Level | Your Stay Will Be Less Than 6 Months | Your Stay Will Be 6 Months or More |
|---|---|---|
| Low Risk | No health examinations needed unless special circumstances apply. | No health examinations needed unless special circumstances apply. |
| High Risk | No health examinations needed unless special circumstances apply. | Medical examination |
| Chest X-ray (if aged 11 years or older)? | ||
| Serum creatinine/eGFR (if aged 15 years or older) |
Are there Any Additional Tests Required?
When attending the panel clinic, visa applicants will be asked if they plan to apply for a permanent stay in the next 6 to 12 months. If so, they may need to complete additional examinations, for which they will be responsible for the costs.
| Situation | Additional Tests Required |
|---|---|
| From a higher risk country and likely to enter a healthcare or hospital environment | Medical examination |
| Chest X-ray (if aged 11 or older) | |
| Serum creatinine/eGFR (if aged 15 years or older) | |
| Pregnant and planning to have your baby in Australia | Hepatitis B test |
| 15 years old or older intending to work as, or study or train to be a doctor, dentist, nurse, or paramedic | Medical examination |
| Chest X-ray | |
| Serum creatinine/eGFR | |
| HIV test | |
| Hepatitis B and C tests | |
| 15 years old or older intending to work as a healthcare worker from a higher risk country | Medical examination |
| Chest X-ray | |
| Latent TB infection screening test | |
| Serum creatinine/eGFR | |
| Likely to work (or be a trainee) at an Australian childcare centre | Medical examination |
| Chest X-ray | |
| Serum creatinine/eGFR (if aged 15 years or older) | |
| Aged 75 years or older and applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600) | Medical examination |
| Serum creatinine/eGFR |
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How Can Agape Henry Crux Help
If you do not meet the health criteria, speak to one of our Accredited Specialist(s) in Immigration Law with our team of immigration lawyers and migration agents at Agape Henry Crux. The team specialises in handling highly complex matters and can assist you with a health waiver for your visa application (if applicable). You can schedule with one of our lawyers or agents to seek professional advice by calling 02-8310 5230 or emailing us at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Malay. If this isn’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.
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