What can I expect from the medical examination process for a Non O-A visa in Australia?

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Nov 13, 2018

6 years ago

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Here in Australia and went for the medical for Non O-A today. The doctor was pretty amazed at the things he had to check, like drug addiction... “how do I test for that, ask you to tell me honestly?” The TB test is one that can take 1-2 weeks for the results and very few labs do it. He said he knows what leprosy and elephantiasis are but has never seen a case. What are other people’s experience with this?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The medical examination for a Non O-A visa in Australia involves various checks, including drug addiction and TB tests, which can take 1-2 weeks for results. Some doctors may sign forms without performing all tests if they know the patient well. Personal experiences vary; some find the process more thorough than expected.

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Tod *********

Most people know their doctor enough (and the doctor is astute enough) to just sign the form without any of the testing. :O

6 years ago

Dave *******

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Robert Lagas it's no problem, I'm Australian and my foot is normal

6 years ago

Robert *******

Thailand just don't want this a second time:

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6 years ago

Boo **********

@Dave ******

yes I know!!! We had a giggle reading it! But we had no problems....thank goodness!!

6 years ago

Dave *******

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@B**

I have loads of recent results for one thing or another... like visas into PNG, complete medical checks for work etc, but elephantiasis? Crazy

6 years ago

Boo **********

My husband did a blood test while we were in Australia... I think it was a normal one...its mainly for alcoholism and substance abuse. If your Dr is back tomorrow I would just see him. Shouldn't be a problem. Good luck with it..

6 years ago

Dave *******

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Cheers

@Ga***

. This doctor wasn't for persuading but my regular GP is back tomorrow so maybe a chance to not have to do the tests

6 years ago

Dave *******

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@Naomi *************

I'm in Australia atm

6 years ago

Garry *******

My doctor had me go and do all the tests, (in Perth) did them all in one day and the results took 5 working days to be ready. I think i could have persuaded him, but was just as easy to do the tests so he was covered.

6 years ago

Naomi **************

@Dave ******

I Australian an what Tod is saying is correct. I have had my Dr in Thailand 10 years he is happy to sign.

6 years ago

Dave *******

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You’re not Australian I suspect ;)

6 years ago

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