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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Doctors and Nurses

Subclass 422 - Medical Practitioner (Temporary) visa

About this Visa


This visa allows foreign medical practitioners to work in Australia for a sponsoring employer for a period between 3 months and 4 years.

Who is this visa for?

This visa is for:

  • overseas-trained doctors
  • overseas students who have completed their medical degree in Australia.

How much will this visa cost?

You must pay a non-refundable application charge.
See: Employer Sponsored Temporary Visa Charges

You must also pay any additional costs such as:

  • required medical examinations
  • translating documents into English
  • providing penal certificates for stays of over 12 months

What does this visa let me do?

With this visa:

  • you can work in Australia for a period of between 3 months and 4 years
  • you can bring any eligible family members with you to Australia where they can work and study
  • after entering Australia, you and your eligible family members have no limit on the number of times you travel in and out of Australia.