Now that I have lodged my AHPRA paperwork, what can I do to prepare for Immigration?

Dave Bell
March 5, 2025
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Answer:

Visa Medicals and Police Checks for your Visa Application.

This is where you can save some serious time by arranging to carry out the two key activities for yourself and your dependants ASAP, the (1) Visa Medical check (for everyone), and the (2) Police Check (for everyone over 18).

Immigration Part 1 – Nomination

The first step in Immigration is Nomination. Your Practice will arrange for you to meet with their retained Immigration Agency in order to arrange for the Nomination to be put in place as soon as your AHPRA registration has been completed.

Immigration Part 2 – Visa Application

You can open your VEVO account on the Australian Immigration website anytime, you will need it to be able to book your Visa Medical https://doctorconnect.blog/openvevo

Doctor Task 1 – Visa Medical Checks

Once you’re signed into VEVO, go to option No. 6 – “Health”, and fill in the details for yourself and dependents
When you have completed the forms you need to submit and remember to keep (download) the receipt (HAP ID). Don’t forget to print out the physical copy, you will need this when you go for your medical check-up.
You must be examined by one of the Department’s approved panel physicians or clinics. To book an appointment for the nearest medical centre for the physical check-up https://doctorconnect.blog/Visamed
When your visa medical is complete, the clinic will upload on your VEVO account in 2-3 days.

Doctor Task 2 – Police Clearance

Details on how to obtain the appropriate police clearance can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website at https://doctorconnect.blog/polchk

Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the relevant country from the drop-down list. This includes countries that you have lived in during the last 10 years (as well as for family members over 18years). Each country page provides detail on the local Embassy/High Commission, biometric collection centres, authorised medical clinics and instructions for police clearances.

This information is general in nature, we are General Practice Recruitment Specialists, and not able to give immigration advice. For specific advise, you should contact the Department of Immigration https://doctorconnect.blog/sidss or a qualified Immigration Solicitor.