What health criteria do I have to check by a doctor?
Applicants for permanent visas and some temporary visas require an applicant’s health examination under Australian migration laws to show that they do not have any conditions which may pose a public health risk or significant cost to the Australian community.
The medical examination consists of a physical examination, a hearing test, an eye test, urine analysis, chest x-ray (to check for Tuberculosis in applicants aged over 16 years), HIV or AIDS test for all applicants over 15 years and test for sexually transmitted diseases and hepatitis B (for some applicants only).
Health Checks are conducted by approved medical officers.
You health assessment is only valid for a period of 12 months. In addition, the medical examination, chest x-ray and HIV test (if required) must all be done within 3 months of each other.
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