In addition to the general requirements, there are also certain health requirements that must be met by visa applicants. If you do not meet these visa health requirements, the Australian embassy withhold the right to deny your visa application. If they have any concerns that you might not meet the visa health requirements they may ask you to undertake a medical examination before a decision can be made concerning your application.

If you are likely to enter any healthcare environment as a patient, visitor, trainee or employee you will automatically be required to have a health examination. This is also the case if you are likely to enter a class room or child care environment.

If you are a resident of, or have spent a period of time in a country that is not deemed to be at low risk of tuberculosis (TB) you may be required to submit a chest X – Ray to prove that you meet the visa health requirements. You may also need to have a chest X-Ray if you have had or currently have TB, have been in close contact with a person who has TB or have ever had an abnormal chest X-Ray result.

If you are pregnant or require any form of surgery you will be required to undergo a medical.
Finally, if you have or are suspected of having a medical condition the Australian government will require further information before making a decision. If you have any of the conditions listed below the Australian embassy may request that you have either a medical or certain tests.

• Blood Disorder
• Cancer
• Heart Disease
• Hepatitis B or C
• HIV infection, including AIDS
• Kidney disease, including dialysis
• Liver Disease
• Mental Health problems
• Respiratory problems, that have required hospital treatment

They will use this information to reach a decision concerning your visa application.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the visa health requirements please contact one of our visa experts by 0845 045 5525 or by email on info@australiantravelvisas.co.uk.