There will be several parts to your health assessment. You will be welcomed by a receptionist and, depending on the circumstances of your visa, you may also have an x-ray, have some tests with a nurse, and have an assessment with a doctor who will review your medical history and perform a physical examination.
When you arrive for your Immigration Health Assessment at a Bupa Medical Visa Services Centre, you will be asked to present your identification including an original and valid passport, and your unique ID number.
Your photo will be taken at reception, so you do not need to bring photos with you. Any outstanding payments will be collected at this point. You will be given instructions at reception on everything you need to know about the exams. This includes getting changed or undressed for certain procedures and arranging an approved interpreter or chaperon if required. Family or friends will not be allowed to interpret for you. A private change room will be available.
You will be required to store belongings such as mobile phones, handbags, jackets and jewelry in the individual secure locker which will be provided for the duration of the health assessment. If you require a chest x-ray, long hair must be tied back. Any jewellery or metallic items need to be removed before an x-ray; this includes bras.
The tests and procedures you will be required to undertake depend on the circumstances of your visa application. Generally, most assessments will include height and weight measurements, blood pressure measurement, eye tests, urine and/or blood samples. Our doctor will review your medical history and perform a physical examination during the physical examination. All customers will be required to remove all items of clothing except their underwear.
As part of the examination, our doctor will listen to your heart and lungs through a stethoscope and may need to press on various body parts including your stomach, neck and underarms. They will also need to stand within close proximity to you to examine your eyes, ears, nose, throat and mouth.
Women may also need to undergo a breast examination. Please be aware that your bra may need to be removed during this examination. You may request a doctor of your preferred gender to conduct the physical examination. If a doctor of your preferred gender is not available, examinations will be conducted with sensitivity, and you will also be offered a chaperone to be present for the exam.
After your Visa Health Examination, Bupa will provide your results directly to the Immigration Department within approximately five business days. The status of your Australian Visa Application can be checked online using your ImmiAccount if you have lodged your application online.
For any questions after the results of your assessment have been submitted to the Immigration Department, please contact your case officer, or visit the Immigration Department's website for further information.