If a Health Examination Identifies a Problem, Will the Visa Definitely Be Refused?
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Australia Visa Health Issues: Will a Medical Problem Automatically Lead to Refusal?
A health issue does not automatically mean your Australian visa will be refused. But it can have a significant impact on your visa application, depending on your condition, the expected future medical and community service costs, your visa category, and whether a Health Waiver is available.
In this episode, Alex and Jasmine explain how Australia’s health requirement works, including the role of the Medical Officer of the Commonwealth (MOC), the AUD 86,000 Significant Cost Threshold, medical reports, and Health Waivers.
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