About the Visa
The medical practitioner visa allows foreign nationals, who are medical practitioners, to work in Australia for a sponsoring employer for three (3) months to four (4) years.
Who is this visa for?
This visa is for doctors (general practitioners and specialists).
The doctors can be either:
- 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
What does this visa let me do?
With this visa those doctors you employ from overseas can:
- work in Australia for a period of between three (3) months and four (4) years
- bring any eligible family members with them to Australia – family members can work and study
- after entering Australia, have no limit on the number of times they travel in and out of Australia.