Australian visas for doctors

International medical graduates must gain an Australian visa to work as a doctor in Australia. Doctors can enter and remain in Australia on a temporary or permanent basis and visa applications from doctors may receive priority processing.

Different types of visas for doctors are available in Australia, depending on their experience and expected length of stay in Australia.

Read below about Australian visas for doctors, including Temporary visas and Permanent visas.

Australian visas for international doctors

Visas relevant to international doctors who wish to work in Australia are:

Temporary visas for doctors in Australia

The temporary visa is the usual pathway to permanent residence for doctors who do not yet hold full medical registration in Australia.

Categories of temporary visas for doctors in Australia are:

• Temporary Business visa (Subclass 457) - employer sponsored
  Medical Practitioner visa (Subclass 422) - employer sponsored
  Working Holiday visa - arranged by individual
  Occupational Trainee visa (Subclass 442) - employer sponsored

Permanent visas for doctors in Australia 

International doctors applying for permanent residence in Australia must hold full registration, which includes full, unconditional, general medical registration or specialist registration, which will allow international doctors to practice in the relevant specialty with no further training or supervision requirements.

Categories or permanent visas for doctors in Australia are:

• Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 121 and 856)
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (Subclass 119 and 857)
• Skilled Independent (Subclass 175)

For detailed information on Australian visas for doctors, contact us.