Question

Can I get a work permit in Australia if I'm HIV positive?

24 February 2012. Related: Access to treatment, All topics, Travel.

I am qualified mental nurse and I am HIV positive. Can I be allowed to work in Australia?

Answer

Answer: Li Marhaban

The Australian Government operates one of the world’s most stringent health-screening regimes for visa applicants.  Currently, as in almost every country of the world, foreigners applying for most types of Australian visas, excluding temporary visitor visas, require a health check. The certified results are a required part of their immigration documents.

The Australian government Department of Immigration and Citizenship also wrote :-

“If the applicant is found to be HIV positive, 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 of health care and community services. Standard pre and post-test counselling must be provided by the doctor who examined the applicant.”

You can find more details at this link.

There is another link at Skilled Visa Health requirement – please look under AIDS/HIV.