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Health exams and chest X-rays
Not all WHV applicants have to take a health exam and/or a TB screening test, a HIV test, a Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C test, etc. The need for health examination(s) is determined by your answers during the application process, including your general health, past trips abroad and work plans.
If you do need a medical exam, you’ll be notified on your ImmiAccount AFTER submitting your application and no decision regarding your WHV will be made before the exam or test results are received. Consequently, your WHV process can be delayed for several weeks.
You’re responsible for arranging the health exam and paying all related fees. You must see a panel physician appointed by the Department of Home Affairs to do health examinations outside Australia at an approved clinic. See how to contact a panel physician by finding the immigration office nearest to you.
If you’re abroad, you can go see a local panel physician. You don’t have to take the medical exam in your country of citizenship.
Do not book an appointment until explicitly told to do so. You will need a list of the examinations you must have and an identifier called a “HAP ID.”
To see if a medical exam is required, log into your ImmiAccount a few hours or days after submitting your application. Click on “View details”—you may see “Health examination.” If so, click on the link for further instructions. You will get a HAP ID that you will need to arrange your medical appointment.
Health examinations are processed through eMedical, an electronic system which removes the need for paper-based examination reports. To access your eMedical account, you need to enter your HAP ID, name and birth date.
You will have to answer a number of questions regarding your medical history:
- Have you ever been diagnosed with, or had to take treatment for, Tuberculosis (TB)?
- Have you ever been in close contact at home with a person known to have Tuberculosis (TB)?
- Have you ever been admitted to hospital and/or received medical treatment for an extended period for any reason (including for a major operation or treatment of a psychiatric illness)?
- Do you suffer, or have you ever suffered, from mental health problems?
- Have you ever been told you are HIV positive?
- Do you have, or have you ever had, hepatitis, problems with your liver or yellowing of the skin?
- Do you have, or have you had, cancer in the last 5 years?
- Do you have high blood sugar/diabetes?
- Do you have heart problems, including high blood pressure or a heart condition that you were born with?
- Do you have a blood condition?
- Do you have bladder or kidney problems?
- Do you have a physical or intellectual disability that makes it difficult for you to function (for example, to move around or learn) or work full-time?
- Do you need to take drugs or drink alcohol regularly?
- Please list any prescribed pills or medications (excluding oral contraceptives, over-the-counter medication and natural supplements) you are taking.
- For female applicants – Are you pregnant?
Once you answer all the questions in eMedical, you will be able to download a two-page PDF document and a Referral letter. Print all documents.
Book your appointment with a panel physician and don’t forget to bring the two-page referral letter. If you have a medical condition, it’s recommended to take reports from your usual specialist or physician.
The exam may feel like a comprehensive physical exam (height and weight, blood pressure, eye exam, urinalysis, blood test, etc.). You may also have to take a chest X-ray.
The panel physician will not tell you whether they think you meet the health requirement–the results and recommendation will be submitted directly to the Department of Home Affairs for assessment. Now you just have to wait! If you don’t get your evisa by email, read section 9 for two alternative options to check the status of your application.
Note that your WHV processing time will be longer (add another couple of weeks, at least) than for applicants who don’t have to take a medical exam.
(19) Comments
Hi, should we also enter if we have lived for more than 3 consécutive months within The EUROPE? I am an EU citizen.
Or do they mean 3 consécutive months outside of EUROPE
Thanks
Hello, 3 consecutive months in any country in the world , outside and inside Europe. 🙂
I am currently a PR holder in Australia. My wife is a UK passport holder. Can she apply for the 417 visa and attach my bank statement as proof of funds as she would be living with me during her time in Australia?
Hi Danyal, do you guys have a joint bank account?
If not, Australia doesn’t specify that having a guarantor is allowed, so you will probably need to send her the money. Then she’ll get a bank statement and can return the money to you.
To be honest, we’re not sure if they even look at the bank statements Working Holiday makers provide (especially when they process applications in 5 minutes) but I don’t want to encourage you to provide your bank statement and risk your wife’s visa being denied.
Hi Julie! Do you know if the expiry date on your passport has to be within a certain range when applying? (ie not going out of date within 6 months) Thanks a mill!
Hi Sarah, as long as your passport is valid throughout the processing of your application, it’s all good (more info here: https://pvtistes.net/en/passport-iec-working-holiday-canada/ (Case #4) 🙂
Hi Julie, this error message keeps on appearing “Based on the passport details, ___ is not eligible to apply using this online service. Ensure the passport details have been entered exactly as they display in the passport. The application will not be able to continue. Further information about eligibility is available on our website.” even though I already tripled check my details.
Hi KC-Lyn, what is your country of citizenship? 🙂
Hi Julie, thanks for all this information!
I’m in the process of applying for the visa but I noticed I do not have a copy of my highschool transcript anymore. Is this document required or will they ask me to submit a copy?
Hello, if you apply to the 417 visa, you don’t need to provide a highschool transcript 🙂 If you apply to the 462 visa (it depends on your country of citizenship), you might have to provide that type of documents: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/work-holiday-462/first-work-holiday-462#Eligibility
So you don’t have to send a visa photo or anything? I’m confused?
Hi Josephine, indeed they don’t ask for a picture but as you have to scan your passport, they see your picture on it 🙂 You’ll get an e-visa with no picture on it.
Petite question, j’ai suivis le tuto corps et amés pour avoir l’erreur “Based on the passport details, CHIKER ADHAM CHAHINE is not eligible to apply using this online service. ”
Je ne sais quoi faire j’ai bel est bien check, toutes les info sont bonnes, si quelqu’un peux m’aiguiller svp
Salut ! Tu es sûr d’avoir choisi le visa 417 et pas le 462 ? Tu dois aussi vérifier que tu n’as pas fait d’erreur dans ton numéro de passeport. Reprends bien le tutoriel en français point par point pour voir si tu ne t’es pas trompé quelque part : https://pvtistes.net/dossiers/tutoriel-pvt-australie/
Hi,
thanks for the article! I have a question, maybe you can help: I applied for the visa one month before turning 31 and I was requested to do the health examinations. Unfortunately I only got an appointment in six weeks from now and will be 31 when I get the results. Will I still be eligible for the 417 visa?
Thanks so much 🙂
How did it go? I might be in a similar situation. Much appreciated.
Hi, it says in the article you can’t arrive in Australia before your 1st WHV is granted. On the Australian Immigration website it says
“You can apply for a visitor visa to come to Australia while you are waiting on an application outcome so long as the temporary visa matches your intentions”.
I’m waiting on my WHV to be granted but I’ve been granted a visitor visa also. Do you know if there would be any problems if I waited for my WHV while in Australia on my visitor visa?
Useful article, thank you! I was wondering if you’ve received any more information about if a screenshot of your account is accepted?
Hi! According the feedbacks in our facebook groups, a screenshot (in english) is accepted. 🙂
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