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General information

The test contents in the medical examination packages are as per the advice of the Australian high commission only. If required additional tests have to be done as per their protocol.

Appointment Details

Applicants are requested to make mandatory prior appointments for the medical examination to our call centre through the following telephone numbers: 044-4040 1066 – Monday to Saturday – between 7 am to 7 pm.

Online Appointments Not Available.

Applicants who are unable to keep up their appointment are requested to cancel at least one day prior to the appointment day.

Documents / Records to be brought on the day of medical examination

• Original passport
• 1 Xerox copy of the bio-data page of the passport
• 3 recent photos and the letter from the embassy with the HAP ID in it

Additional information

• Please bring the photo copy of old medical reports / medicines / prescription(if any) / Glasses (If worn).
• For Females – Please do not attend the medicals during the menstrual cycle.
• Pregnant applicants have the option to undergo chest x ray with protective gear (double lead shield covering of the abdomen) or can defer medical exam until post delivery. Applicant has to check with their gynaecologist before coming for the medicals regarding the above.
• Food – no restrictions.

Medical Package Contents (w.e.f. 1st July 2023 as per the instruction from Australian High Commission)

Temporary visa

• Age -0 to 11 – Physical examination
• 11 to 15 – Physical examination + X ray chest
• Above 15 – Physical examination + X ray chest + Serum Creatinine.

For Permanent visa
In addition to the above, the following tests are to be done:

• Age above 15 yrs- blood test for HIV
• Age 2 to 11 – either Tuberculin skin test or blood test- Quantiferon TB

Duration of the Medical Checkup

• 2 to 3 hours on the day of appointment.

Payment Details

• All fees must be borne by the applicant and can be paid in cash / Credit card.
• The cost of TB related investigations and the DOT treatment of Drug susceptible TB is included in the initial payment.
• If any other further tests are advised by the panel physician after the medical examination as per DIBP, applicant has to bear the cost.
• Cost of additional test – As per the current hospital tariff

Results

Reports will be uploaded online in eMedicals system in 2 to 5 working days.