Booking

Appointments can be made by calling the Northern Visa Medicals bookings line on 0161 272 5895.

When calling to make a booking please be prepared to provide the following information:

• Name, address, date of birth, e-mail address and telephone number of each person attending.
• Current passport number for each person.
• Identification number if you have lodged your visa – this will be a HAP number.

Your Visit

You will need to bring with you:

• Your original passport.
• Copies of up-to-date hospital reports/letters concerning any significant health issues from the previous 5 years, if relevant.
• Prescription glasses or contact lenses.

Following completion of your examination and receipt of the test results, your documentation will be submitted electronically.

The Medical Examination

The medical examination is non-invasive, and a chaperone is available on request. The medical involves the applicant being undressed down to underwear whilst covered with a modesty gown.

Most applicants aged 11 years and over require a chest x-ray.

Most applicants aged 15 years and over require a blood test.

Fees

Permanent

Aged 15 and over [incl.HIV / eGFR/CXR] = £360

Temporary

Aged 15 and over [incl. eGFR/CXR] = £325

Permanent or temporary medical for medical, dental or nurse practitioner [incl. HIV / Hep B / Hep C / eGFR/CXR] = £415

Child aged 11 – 14 [incl. eGFR/CXR] = £225

Child aged under 11 = £95

Medical examination / eGFR = £230

Chest X-ray only = £135

IGRA blood test for TB= £100

Hepatitis B blood test = £50  [For clients aged 15 and over from countries where there is a high incidence of Hepatitis B as determined by the Australian government]

Payment is accepted by debit/credit card or cash.

Fees are inclusive of all basic investigations required. In the event of any additional medical information being needed, there may be additional costs incurred.

For more information, you may want to visit the Australian Immigration website at www.border.gov.au