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Visas, Immigration and Refugees

Doctors and Nurses

Subclass 422 - Medical Practitioner (Temporary) visa

Sponsor Eligibility


To be eligible for approval as a temporary resident sponsor you must:

  • be a lawfully established and actively operating organisation in Australia
  • be willing and able to comply with sponsorship undertakings
  • have a satisfactory record of compliance with immigration laws of Australia.

Who can be a sponsor?

The following organisations may apply to sponsor overseas doctors:

  • direct employers from the health industry
  • state or territory health authorities
  • deputising services and locum agencies
  • community bodies such as local councils, government health organisations and medical centres in regional areas.

Supporting documentation

To be approved as a sponsor of an overseas doctor, you must provide a letter confirming:

  • the position you want to fill is full-time
  • the salary for the position meets current Australian market rates and employment conditions
  • the qualifications and essential skills required for the position.