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How to Organize your Visa Medical Examinations

Depending on which Australian visa you are applying for, you may be required to undertake a medical examination to demonstrate that you are not a health risk to the Australian community. Section 60 of the Migration Act states that, a medical examination must be completed for the relevant visa to be granted.
 
Notably, when applying for a permanent resident type visa, should the medical examination find that you (or any of your included dependants to the application) are a health risk/liability to the Australian community, your visa application may be refused. So, it is important to be aware that when a health or medical examination is requested, you must ensure that you comply with the request to satisfy the health criteria requirement.
 
Whether you are applying inside or outside Australia, the Department of Immigration & Border Protection will expect you to make every reasonable effort to be made available for, and attend, a medical examination when requested.
 
Keep in mind that you are NOT able to obtain a medical examination from ANY doctor or physician, but rather only from authorised medical visa services such as Bupa Medical Visa Services (if you are in Australia), or recognised overseas Panel Physicians (if you are outside Australia).
 
Accordingly, please see below a step-by-step breakdown on how to complete a medical examination:
 
A.      If you are in Australia and have already lodged your visa application

1. The assessing case officer will contact you (or your Registered Migration Agent) to determine whether you need to undergo a health examination;

 

1. If required, they will issue you a HAP ID (Health Identifier) and request that you undergo specific health examinations;

 

1. Once provided with the HAP ID, you will use this ID to log into eMedical and complete your eMedical Referral Letter;

 

1. Once you have completed the steps to obtain your eMedical Referral Letter, you will be able to make an online booking at Bupa Medical Visa Services which is the current visa medical services provider within Australia;

 

1. Make sure you bring along your eMedical Referral Letter when you see the medical health officer;

 

1. After you have attended the medical examination your case officer will inform you if there are any issues with your health.

 
B.      If you are in Australia and have not lodged your visa application
 

1. If you wish to request a health examination before lodging your visa application, you will need to undergo extra steps by completing a ‘My Health Declaration’ form online through your ImmiAccount (or ask your Registered Migration Agent);

 

1. Once you have logged into your ImmiAccount and completed a ‘My Health Declaration’ form, your online account will subsequently be updated to advise you whether a health examination is required (this may take a few minutes):

 

1. If you ARE NOT required to complete any health examinations, you will be notified on the ‘My Health Declaration’ homepage; however

 

1. If you ARE required to complete any health examinations, you will be asked to provide further medical information, and will be issued a HAP ID (Health Identifier).

 

1. Once provided with the HAP ID (Health Identifier), you will then be directed to eMedical to complete your eMedical Referral Letter;

 

1. Once you have completed the steps to obtain your eMedical Referral Letter, you will be able to make an online booking at Bupa Medical Visa Services which is the current visa medical services provider within Australia;

 

1. Make sure you bring along your eMedical Referral Letter when you see the medical health officer;

 

1. After you have attended the medical examination your case officer will not be able to provide you with the results.

 
You will then be able to log back into your ImmiAccount and lodge your visa application, making sure that you provide your HAP ID, as it will be linked to your recently completed medical examination.

Below is an example of eMedical Referral Letter with the HAP ID

C.      If you are outside Australia
 
If you are applying for a visa whilst outside Australia you will need to arrange a medical examination with a Panel Physician within your country.
 
Similar to the steps above, if you have already lodged your visa application, you will need to wait for your case officer to contact you (or your Registered Migration Agent) to determine whether you need to undergo a health examination. They will provide you with instructions on how to make an appointment with a Panel Physician within your country. You will also be provided with the HAP ID, and you will use this HAP ID to log into eMedical and complete your eMedical Referral Letter to arrange an appointment (unless you have been instructed differently from the case officer).
 
If you want to arrange a medical examination, and you are outside Australia and have not lodged your visa application, you will need to see if your country is supported with Electronic Health Processing. Otherwise, you will need to wait until AFTER you have lodged your visa application, and contacted by the case officer. Completing health examinations before lodging a visa application is not recommended for everyone and DOES NOT guarantee quicker processing.
 
How do I find an overseas Panel Physician?
 
Step 1: Visit the DIBP website
 
You will need to locate the list of overseas Panel Physicians on the Department of Immigration and Border Protection website, by clicking here.
 
Step 2: Locate your specific country
 
You will then need to scroll down and locate the country you are currently residing. We will use India as an example:

​Step 3: Locate Panel Physician
 
You then need to scroll down to the sub-section titled ‘Panel Physician’ and locate the one closest to your location or the one specifically mentioned by your case officer. 

​Step 4: Read and Follow the Instructions
 
This sub-section will contain the location and contact details of the selected Panel Physician. Keep in mind that you will need to have a HAP ID provided by the case officer before making an appointment and the correct forms or eMedical Referral Letter to arrange an appointment (unless you have been instructed differently from the case officer).

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ATO, Immigration Department told to bolster cyber security defences after audit finds they're vulnerable to attacks - ABC Online

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Border Force bosses score $6400 pay rise - Armidale Express

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DIBP warns some CRNs are wrong - Aircargo - Asia Pacific

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