Australian Embassy, China

澳大利亚驻华大使馆

Embassy address: 21 Dongzhimenwai Dajie, Sanlitun, Beijing - Telephone: 5140 4111 - Fax: 5140 4204

Health Requirements

On this page: Why is there a health requirement? Who needs to do a health examination? How do I arrange for a health examination? and What happens after the health examination?

Why is there a health requirement?

Australia enjoys some of the best health standards in the world. In order to maintain these standards, all visa applicants must satisfy health requirements specified in the Migration Regulations, before they can be granted a visa for Australia

Who needs to undertake a health examination?

Temporary visa applicants

Health examinations will depend on your circumstances, your intended activities in Australia, and your country of origin or residence. You will need to undertake a health examination if:

• you are intending to stay in Australia for more than 3 months
• you are aged 75 years or older
• you are likely to enter a hospital or other health care environment, including nursing homes as either a patient, visitor, trainee or employee
• you are likely to enter a classroom environment, including preschool, crèche and child care situations
• you are known or suspected of having a medical condition, regardless of your length of stay
• there are indications that you may not meet the health requirement.

See: Information Form 1163i Health requirement for temporary entry to Australia ( 54KB PDF file), Supplement to Form 1163i Complete country listings for the health assessment matrix ( 31KB PDF file)

Permanent visa applicants

All members of your immediate family, including dependent family members who do not intend to migrate, must meet the health requirement. This includes all children under the age of 18 years as well as other dependants, regardless of whether they live with you and whether they intend to migrate.
See: Information Form 1071i Health requirement for permanent entry to Australia ( 55KB PDF file)

How do I arrange for a health examination?

If a medical and/or x-ray examination is required, we will notify you after your application is lodged. You will then need to make arrangements to attend an approved immigration panel doctor.

You will need to arrange an appointment with a panel hospital of your choice - see List of panel doctors in China - and ensure that you take the following with you to the examination:

• Health ID number provided by our office
• A copy of the details page of your passport and National Identity Card

You should be aware of what type of visa you are applying for, as the panel doctor will need this information in order to complete the health examination forms.

What happens after the health examination?

The doctor will send the results directly to the Health Operations Centre (HOC) in Australia. After you have undertaken your health examination, your case officer will contact you if any follow up action is required.

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