Medical tests are not required for everyone to apply for an Australian tourist visa. However, they are required if the candidate is more than 75 years old or below 15 years of age or has any other specific circumstances, like wanting to work in the healthcare industry or having a plan to stay more than 6 months in the country. While medical tests are not necessary for an Australian tourist visa, applicants must have health insurance coverage for the duration of their stay.
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What medical tests are necessary to take for an Australian tourist visa?
The table below has the list of ages that required medical tests and the type of test required:
| Age | Tests Required |
| Below 2 years | Medical Examination |
| Between 2 and 11 years | Medical examination, Tuberculosis (TB) screening test: - Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) or - Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) (Only if from a higher-risk country for TB) |
| Between 11 and 15 years | Medical examination and Chest X-ray |
| More than 15 years | Medical examination, Chest X-ray, HIV test, Serum Creatinine/eGFR, Hepatitis B test (if from a higher-risk country) |
What are the requirements for applying for an Australian tourist visa?
The following are the other necessary requirements to apply for an Australian tourist visa:
- Enough funds to cover the trip
- Invitation letters if applying though through the family-sponsored stream)
- Temporary resident visa (if required)
- A valid passport
- Two recently taken photographs
- Last six months’ bank statement
- Evidence of accommodation
- Proof of source of income
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