An Australian visa medical examination in Thailand may be required as part of your application. The checks you need depend on your visa, personal circumstances and the instructions issued by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Before booking, check your health examination request and use an approved panel clinic. This guide explains how to prepare, what to take and what happens after your appointment.
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Contact us on WhatsAppWho needs an Australian visa medical examination?
Permanent and provisional visa applicants generally need health examinations. Temporary visa applicants may also need checks depending on their intended stay, planned activities, health history and other circumstances.
Not every visitor needs a medical examination. Follow the requirements shown in your application and any request from Home Affairs rather than assuming that the same tests apply to everyone.
See the official guidance on which health examinations you may need.
What is a HAP ID?
A HAP ID is the reference used to identify your immigration health examination case. The clinic needs it to locate your details and confirm the examinations requested.
You can normally find it on your health examination referral letter or Health Examination List. Check your ImmiAccount and download the relevant letter before arranging your appointment.
Where can you complete the medical in Thailand?
Examinations outside Australia must be carried out by an approved panel physician or clinic. A routine check-up with your usual doctor does not replace an Australian immigration medical examination.
Use the current Home Affairs clinic information rather than an old hospital list. Contact the clinic to confirm its booking arrangements and availability before travelling.
The official health examination booking guidance explains how to find an approved provider.
How to prepare for your appointment
- Read your health examination request and note the deadline.
- Find your HAP ID and download your referral letter.
- Book with an approved panel clinic.
- Ask the clinic about fees and any preparation instructions.
- Gather your identification and relevant medical records.
What should you bring?
- Your original valid passport.
- Your HAP ID and referral letter or Health Examination List.
- Prescription glasses or contact lenses, if you use them.
- Reports relating to known medical conditions.
- Previous chest X-rays, if available.
If you do not have a valid passport, obtain guidance from your visa processing officer before booking. Tell the clinic about any specific medical needs and follow its preparation instructions.
What happens during the examination?
Your appointment may include a medical examination, chest X-ray or laboratory tests. The exact checks depend on the requirements for your case; there is no single test package for every applicant.
Answer questions about your medical history accurately. If you are pregnant, tell the clinic before any X-ray so it can explain the appropriate arrangements.
How much does the medical cost?
Ask the clinic for a quotation covering the requested examinations. Additional investigations may involve separate charges. Medical examination costs are normally paid separately from the visa application charge.
What happens after your appointment?
Clinics using eMedical submit examination information electronically to Home Affairs. Keep any receipt or completion information supplied by the clinic and continue checking ImmiAccount for requests.
Further tests or specialist reports may be requested. Completing the medical does not guarantee a visa grant, and the clinic does not decide your visa application.
What if you cannot meet the deadline?
Notify Home Affairs through ImmiAccount as soon as possible, explaining the difficulty and attaching relevant evidence. Do not assume that booking an appointment automatically extends the deadline.
Are medical examinations and biometrics the same?
No. Medical examinations assess health requirements. Biometrics are used for identity checks. You may receive separate instructions for each.
Read our guide to Australian visa biometrics in Thailand if you have also received a biometrics request.
Help with your Australian visa application
Thai Visa Express can assist with application preparation and help you understand the documents and requests associated with your case. Medical assessments remain the responsibility of approved clinicians and Home Affairs.
Contact Thai Visa Express or message us on WhatsApp to discuss your application.
For the latest appointment requirements, see the official Home Affairs health examination appointment guidance.