Hep b and partner visa australia

[fress313]

Hi guys
Just wanting to know if anyone has had any experience dealing with getting their wife a partner visa and her having
Hepatitis b
We have only just found out and it is not at the stage where she needs a medical yet bit I am just concerned
She has no liver damage but cNt start treatment for 7 months because she is pregnant ??
Any advice , help or any other information would really help thanks guys

Thanks Matt


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[David48]

Matt, I've never read someone who has started a question with your unique personal circumstances.

 

I warmly hope someone can add to your OP, but don't be surprised if there are limited replies.

[fress313]

Thanks so much


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[Gopro]

Not sure how your going to go.

 

The health check for oz is HIV and Tuberculous.

 

However as part of the visa application they do ask about your general health. You can always sign a health waiver. Looks like you'd have to prove it won't cost the government $$$ in care

 

https://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/health-requirements/threats-public-health.htm

 

https://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/health-requirements/health-waivers.htm

 

 

Edited August 7, 2014 by Gopro

[David48]

With a 'Partner Visa' they do a Medical.

 

I'll ask my partner if they did a blood test.

 

Be back soon ...

[Will27]

Fact Sheet 22 - The Health Requirement

 

https://www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets/22health.htm

 

Hepatitis

Although health authorities consider the risk of hepatitis transmission from newly arrived migrants to be low, screening for hepatitis is mandatory where the applicant is any of the following:

• pregnant
• a child for adoption
• an unaccompanied refugee minor child
• a temporary visa applicant intending to work as, or to study to be, a doctor, nurse, dentist or paramedic in Australia.

Examining doctors or MOCs may also ask an applicant to undergo tests for hepatitis where they consider it necessary. If the applicant is assessed as having hepatitis a decision on whether the applicant meets the health requirement will be made on the same grounds as any other pre-existing medical condition. The main factor to be taken into account is the cost of the condition to the Australian community for health care and community services.

 

The applicant may also be asked to give an undertaking to report to the Health Undertaking Service for referral to state or territory health authorities on arrival in Australia.

[David48]

So, MissFarmGirl has replied and yes, they took a blood sample.