The health requirement
What the health requirement means and when a health waiver may be available.
In force
Who it is for
Most visa applicants, and sometimes family members who are not migrating.
Main requirements
- 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$86,000.
- Examinations are arranged through ImmiAccount with panel clinics; results are valid 12 months.
- A health waiver is available for some visas only (for example partner, child, humanitarian and some employer sponsored visas), not for parent, visitor or student visas.
Where you apply from
Part of most visa applications.
Your journey, step by step
From the first enquiry to the decision and after, with how a registered migration agent helps at each step. No step promises an outcome.
- Early check
Identify any condition early.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent identifies risks early. - Examinations
Book through the reference in ImmiAccount.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent explains timing. - Waiver, where available
A waiver submission with evidence of mitigating circumstances.
How a registered migration agent helpsA registered migration agent prepares waiver submissions with medical reports.
Government fees
Paid to the Department of Home Affairs, not to us.
| Applicant or item | Charge (A$) |
|---|---|
| Examination costs | Paid to the panel clinic |
These are fees, not visa application charges. The amounts are shown in the table. Check every charge in the Home Affairs Visa Pricing Estimator.
Processing times
Home Affairs Global visa processing times. A guide only, not a promise.
| Processing time | Not published. Home Affairs processing times |
|---|
Common refusal reasons
- A condition meeting the cost threshold where no waiver is available.
Document checklist
Tick items as you gather them. Your ticks stay on this device only.
- Health
Recent and upcoming changes
No recent changes are listed for this visa. Check the Home Affairs page for the latest information.
Talk it through before you apply.
The first 15 minutes are free and general. Personal advice starts after a written service agreement.
Information checked 22 October 2026. General information only, not advice for your situation. Rules and charges change; check the official sources before you act.