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As part of the visa application process, you may be required to undergo a health examination, if your circumstances fall into one of the following categories:
• If you plan to stay in Australia for 6 months or more, you are required to undergo a chest x-ray & a medical examination;
• If you are likely to enter a health care or hospital environment in Australia, you are required to undergo a chest x-ray and a medical examination;
• If you are pregnant and intend to give birth in Australia, you are required to undergo a hepatitis B test;
• If you intend to work as (or study to be) a doctor, dentist, nurse or paramedic, you are required to undergo a chest x-ray and a medical examination (including HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Blood tests);
• If you are likely to work (or be a trainee) at an Australian childcare centre, including preschools and creches, you are required to undergo a chest x-ray and a medical examination;
• If you are aged 75 years or older and applying for a Visitor visa (subclass 600), you are required to undergo a medical examination.
Please note that the chest x-ray requirement applies to applicants aged 11 years or over. Children under 11 are required to complete a medical examination instead of a chest x-ray.
The department does not recommend that pregnant visa applicants undergo a chest x-ray. Applicants should contact their case officer in the first instance to discuss options, including the possible deferral of visa application.
If you are applying for a visa while outside Australia you must arrange your medical examinations with a panel doctor. A panel doctor is a doctor or a radiologist who has been appointed by the Australian Government to perform medical examinations on applicants for Australian visas outside Australia.
For more information on the Health Requirement please click here.
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Page Last Updated: 24 March 2017