Doctor Eligibility

This visa is for:

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

To be granted this visa, you must have approval for registration to practise as a medical practitioner in the state or territory where you will be employed.

You must also have been offered full-time employment with an approved sponsor such as a hospital, medical practice, area health service or similar body.
See: www.doctorconnect.gov.au

Sponsorship requirements

You must be sponsored and employed by an approved sponsor for this visa.
See: Form 1381 Application for temporary residence sponsorship (200KB PDF file)

Health requirements

You must meet a number of health requirements for your visa to be granted.

You will be required to undergo a medical examination and chest x-ray, plus HIV/Hepatitis B and C blood tests.
See: Information Form 1163i Health requirements for temporary entry to Australia (69KB PDF file)

Further information regarding health requirements for visa applicants is available on the department's website.
See: Health Requirements

If you are outside Australia, a health examination must be conducted by an approved overseas doctor.
See: Immigration Panel Doctors

Character requirements

You must be of good character to enter Australia.
See: Character and Penal Clearance Requirements

Limitation on applications

If you are already in Australia, you may have a condition on your current visa that prevents you from making an application for another visa.
See: Information Form 1026i Limitation on applications in Australia (52KB PDF file)

Australian Values Statement

All visa applicants aged 18 years or over, must declare that they will respect Australian values and obey the laws of Australia. For applicants of this visa, the values statement is included in the general declaration section of the application form. By signing the form applicants will also be signing the values statement. Applicants for this visa will not be required to have read the Life in Australia book, but may do so if they wish.

Visa applicants are also encouraged to gain an understanding of Australia, its people and their way of life, before applying for this visa.
See: Australian Values - Overview