Citizenship and residence · Guide
The health requirement
What the health requirement means and when a health waiver may be available.
Who it is for
Most visa applicants, and sometimes family members who are not migrating.
Key eligibility
- You must be free from any condition that is a public health risk (especially active tuberculosis), would be a significant cost to Australian health and community services, or would prejudice Australians' access to services in short supply.
- The significant cost threshold is A$86,000.
- Examinations are arranged through ImmiAccount with panel clinics; results are valid 12 months.
- A health waiver is available for some visas only (for example partner, child, humanitarian and some employer sponsored visas), not for parent, visitor or student visas.
Where to apply, and bridging visas
Part of most visa applications.
Your journey, step by step
Early check
Identify any condition early.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent identifies risks early.
Examinations
Book through the reference in ImmiAccount.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent explains timing.
Waiver, where available
A waiver submission with evidence of mitigating circumstances.
How a registered migration agent helps: A registered migration agent prepares waiver submissions with medical reports.
The Department of Home Affairs makes every decision. No one can promise a grant, an invitation or a faster decision.
Government fees from 1 July 2026
| Applicant or item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Examination costs | Paid to the panel clinic |
These are fees, not visa application charges. The amounts are shown in the table.
Health checks, police certificates, translations, skills assessments and English tests are extra and paid to the provider. Our professional fee is separate and quoted in writing. Estimate total charges for your family.
Source: Home Affairs Current visa pricing table, charges from 1 July 2026, read 22 October 2026. Confirm in the Visa Pricing Estimator before you pay.
Processing times
Processing times are not published for this visa.
Check the current Home Affairs guide. A guide only; times change monthly and are not a promise.
Common refusal risks
- A condition meeting the cost threshold where no waiver is available.
Drawn from the published criteria and general practice experience, not Department statistics.
Document checklist
Tick items as you collect them. Ticks are saved in this browser only and are not sent to us. This is a general list; the Department may ask for more.
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The Immigration Worldwide. Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130. General information, checked 22 October 2026.
Recent changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Sources and checks
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice about your situation. Australian advice is given by Sukh Sandhu, Registered Migration Agent, MARN 1384130.