Health examinations for Australian migration are a mandatory requirement for most visa categories. Health examinations for Australian migration must be conducted by a doctor recognized by Home Affairs. This article explains it in detail.
What is a health examination for Australian migration
A health examination for Australian migration is a mandatory requirement under the Migration Act to ensure candidates do not have infectious diseases that are dangerous to the public and will not place a significant burden on Australia’s healthcare system.
The health examination must be conducted at clinics recognized by Home Affairs (Panel Physicians). In Vietnam, there are recognized clinics in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.
Contents of the examination
A health examination for Australian migration usually includes: a general examination (weight, blood pressure, eyesight), a chest X-ray (to detect tuberculosis), blood tests (HIV for those aged 15+, hepatitis B and C in some cases), and a urine test.
Children under 11 are not required to have a chest X-ray. Pregnant women may defer the chest X-ray until after giving birth. People recently recovered from a serious illness need to declare this fully.
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Process: obtain a HAP ID from Home Affairs (after submitting the visa application or beforehand via My Health Declarations), book an appointment with a Panel Physician, undergo the examination, with results sent directly to Home Affairs.
The cost of a health examination for Australian migration in Vietnam is about 3–5 million VND, depending on the clinic and age. Results are valid for 12 months. Regulations may be updated; you should check the list of Panel Physicians on the Home Affairs website.
You should refer to official Home Affairs website and Home Affairs – Skilled visas to check current conditions.
Summary
Health examinations for Australian migration are mandatory for most visa categories, conducted by Panel Physicians recognized by Home Affairs (available in Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City). Contents: general examination, chest X-ray (except for children under 11, pregnant women), HIV test for those 15+, hepatitis B/C in some cases, urine test. Process: obtain a HAP ID, book an appointment, undergo the examination, with results sent to Home Affairs. Cost is 3–5 million VND, valid for 12 months.
