Doctors and Nurses

Subclass 422 - Medical Practitioner (Temporary) visa

  1. About this Visa
  2. How this Visa Works
  3. Eligibility
  4. Obligations
  5. Applying for this Visa

Doctor Obligations


If your visa application is approved, the following work conditions will apply.

You must not:

There may be other conditions of your entry and stay in Australia. If so, these will be explained to you when you are granted your visa.

Change in circumstances

If your circumstances change you must inform the department in writing as soon as possible.
Example: If you are not working in the position nominated in your application.
See: Form 1022 Notification of Changes in Circumstances (93KB PDF file)

If your employment ceases, you must either:

Taxation requirements

You must meet Australian taxation obligations while you work in Australia.

It is important that you read information on your taxation obligations on the Australian Taxation Office's website.
See: Australian Taxation Office

  1. About this Visa
  2. How this Visa Works
  3. Eligibility
  4. Obligations
  5. Applying for this Visa