TashyL Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Hi There,I read a story on this forum of a VISA app being denied based on Medicals. I am now slightly concerned that my kids illnesses ( asthma and allergies) may impact our application right at the end.I am still in the beginning phases and would like some advice on where I can do the necessary health queries at this early stage.I really hope its possible to do some checks.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavePE Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 (edited) Hi TashyL,The below list of doctors are taken straight from the Immigration Australian site, http://www.immi.gov.au/Help/Locations/Pages/South-Africa.aspx. I would much rather pay for a Doctor's consultation and get an all clear before committing serious time, effort and money into your application. Although I can't see you being denied a visa for something like asthma and allergies. But if you are at all concerned I think it's better to be safe than sorry. You don't want to be worrying over the next 3-6 months if you'll get tripped up at the last hurdle.Dr Rosendorff and Partners SummaryMedical examinationsStreet address1st Floor, Christian Barnard Memorial Annex162 Longmarket StreetCape Town 8001Telephone+27 21 424 2003Fax+27 21 424 2023Additional informationDoctor(s): Dr De Kock Dr GreefDr RosendorffDr DayaDrs Morton and Partners SummaryRadiology examinationsStreet address1201 Chris Barnard Memorial Hospital 181 Long Market Street Cape Town 8001Telephone+27 21 424 8090Fax+27 21 424 7903 Intercare Tyger Valley Medical and Dental centre SummaryMedical and Radiology examinationsStreet addressLevel 3, 43 Old Oak Road Tyger Valley Cape Town 7536Telephone+27 21 943 3500+27 21 595 2515Fax+27 21 595 1770+27 21 943 3501ServicesMedical and RadiologyAdditional informationDoctor(s): Dr E M Van Der SpuyDr R C Marais Edited June 13, 2015 by DavePE 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TashyL Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks DavePE! I will contact one of these Dr's for some insight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORC Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 I have asthma and allergies and I'm in my 30s and it's not on their list (I passed my medicals).There's a form online on the immi.gov.au site around health that lists these as minors. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miran Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 My son has asthma, daughter has excema, all thanks to allergies. We didn't have any problem with the medicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I have high blood pressure and in my late 30's. Does anyone know if I would have a problem with my medicals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsta Posted June 14, 2015 Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 I had high blood pressure when I applied. You will need to bring your blood pressure medication with to the examination. You shoukd do that with any meds you are on. In my case they just tested my blood pressure, found it was normal and I passed. I was told that I would only become an issue if they thought my blood pressure issue was a symptom of an even bigger problem. In which case I would have to be checked out by a specialist to rule it out.But as always with these things, none of what I have told you is "official" and the Aussie government may have changed their policy by the time you go for medicals . That's unfortunately the risk you take when applying for a visa.I hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Thanks for the info. It does help. However it is scary when you consider how much of time and money you would have invested in the process by the time you get to the medical. They should start the process with medicals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannagonow Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I recently enquired with Tyger Valley Intercare for an appointment. They sent me a general application letter in which it is stated ''This examination may not be performed more that 6 months before intended date of travel to Australia.''Anyone else ever heard of this before? I thought we had roughly a year from the date of the first issued document of either our medicals or PCC? We are doing medicals now but have only planned our activation holiday for March 2016. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OubaasDik Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) I had high blood pressure when I applied. You will need to bring your blood pressure medication with to the examination. You shoukd do that with any meds you are on.In my case they just tested my blood pressure, found it was normal and I passed.I was told that I would only become an issue if they thought my blood pressure issue was a symptom of an even bigger problem. In which case I would have to be checked out by a specialist to rule it out.But as always with these things, none of what I have told you is "official" and the Aussie government may have changed their policy by the time you go for medicals . That's unfortunately the risk you take when applying for a visa.I hope that helps!I find myself agreeing with Monsta (again)I was found with HBP and was not being treated for it so Cobb sent me to a cardiologist who tortured me on a treadmill, examined me all over, sonared my heart, prescribed medication and sent off a report. And here I am .... Edited June 19, 2015 by OubaasDik Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsta Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Thanks for the info. It does help. However it is scary when you consider how much of time and money you would have invested in the process by the time you get to the medical. They should start the process with medicals!They don't because your medicals "expire". What they mean is you may develop an illness or a condition before you arrive. If you develop a serious medical condition, then the clean bill of health you got 2 years ago is meaningless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmNew Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I recently enquired with Tyger Valley Intercare for an appointment. They sent me a general application letter in which it is stated ''This examination may not be performed more that 6 months before intended date of travel to Australia.''Anyone else ever heard of this before? I thought we had roughly a year from the date of the first issued document of either our medicals or PCC? We are doing medicals now but have only planned our activation holiday for March 2016.We the same form at Tygervalley. Don't worry about the six months thing. Once your medical results are uploaded on the immi site all is well. Ours took around one week from date of examinations to date received on immi site.The visa activation date requirement is one year from earlier of PCC or medicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wannagonow Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Thanks EmNew makes sense. I think the six month thing is probably for some other visa types. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malikah Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hi guysWho loads your results onto your immi account the dr or do they give the results to you to uploadThanxMalikah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmNew Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Hi Malikah, the Dr loads the results - you don't get access to those at all. We were not even told anything about our results - when we asked we were told they are not allowed to say anything.Some lucky people get some reassurance from the Dr that performs the test, but we had a stickler for the rules.We just logged in daily to see when it was submitted and accepted on our immi account. For us it took around 5 days from date of tests to received by CO status on account. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TashyL Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 So I contacted the Dr's office at Tygervalley, they were extremely helpful.I spoke to one of the assistants who called me back with the Dr's reply within minutes. If anyone else here has any queries I suggest trying them for guidance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malikah Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 HiThank you i will logg in then and wait and see what happensThanxMalikah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 If you guys don't mind me asking how much are the medical examination per person and does children pay same amount as adults. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreCarla Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Hi ChipsWe paid R3200 for the dr including the HIV test and we were 2 adults and 2 kids - if I recall correctly the kids were cheaper. For the chest x-Rays we paid R1400. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malikah Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 HiWe paid for 1adult and a child R2336 dr xrays and blood workMalikah 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shehraan Posted July 11, 2015 Report Share Posted July 11, 2015 Hi, Has anyone recently done their Medicals in Durban? If so, do you have the details of the doctors that provide this service and are recognized by immigration department?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips Posted July 12, 2015 Report Share Posted July 12, 2015 Thank you AndreCarla and Malikahyou are stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadandtrack Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hi all, does one have to wait for a case officer to to be assigned before you can gave your Medicals done it can it be once the initial visa is lodged ahead of time? Apparently we need a HAP number first before we make the doc appointment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peanuts Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hi roadandtrackYou can get a HAP number as soon as you apply and pay for your visa application.It is automatically generated, you just need to complete the forms online and print out the documents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadandtrack Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thanks peanuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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