Meeting the Health Requirement
What you need to do to meet the health requirement will depend on your personal circumstances and the visa that you have applied for. All permanent visa applicants and some temporary visa applicants will be required to undergo health examinations as part of the visa application process.
If you fail to meet the health requirement your visa may be refused, however this will depend on the visa subclass you have applied for. Some visa subclasses allow a health waiver to be exercised in certain circumstances.
Health Examinations
You may be required to undergo health examinations as part of the visa application process.
Arranging a Health Examination
Whether you are completing your health examinations in Australia or from outside Australia, there are specific requirements for arranging your health examination.
Assessment of Health Examination Results
Your health examination reports are forwarded to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (the department) for assessment to determine if you meet the health requirement.
Electronic Health Processing
The department uses an online system known as eHealth to process your health examination results.
Health Waivers
If you have failed to meet the health requirement you may be able to be considered for a waiver of the need to meet the health requirement.
Health Undertakings
You may be required to sign a Health Undertaking where you are assessed as having a condition or disease that will require a follow up medical examination after arriving in Australia.