Australia

Norvic International Centre for Health Evaluation (NICHE)

Immigration Medical Examination (IME) AUSTRALIA 

OUR PANEL PHYSICIANS:

Dr. Anil Pahari                            MBBS, MD, MRCP, MRCGP
Dr. Barsha Bista                         MBBS, MD

Dr. Shekhar Rajbhandari            MBBS, MD (LOCUM)
Dr. Alok Dhungel                         MBBS, MD

Dr. Ohmar Man Pradhan            MBBS, MD (LOCUM)  
Dr. Dharti Joshi Pradhan             MBBS, MD 
Dr. Sunila Shakya                          MBBS, MD (LOCUM) 

HOW DO I BOOK AN APPOINTMENT?

• Appointments are available ONLINE ONLY. 

WHERE DO I GO FOR IMMIGRATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION?

• Please proceed to premises of Norvic International Centre for Health Evaluation (NICHE).
• Please park your vehicles at Norvic International Hospital Parking.

OPENING HOURS

• Our department is open from 9:30 am until 3 pm for new clients. 
• For follow up please kindly visit us between 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm

WHAT DO I HAVE TO BRING ON THE DAY OF APPOINTMENT?

• Appointment Slip (You can show appointment in your mobile phone. Printed appointment is not compulsory)
• E-medical generated referral letter which has your HAP ID.
• Original passport (Compulsory). 
• Spectacle/ Contact lenses if you wear one. 
• List of current medications / medical records of major operations or illness. Previous Chest X-ray if you have any past history of chest problems.
• Photos and copies of passport are NOT required. 
• For medical examination you do not have to attend on empty stomach.
• Please bring a shawl along with you (Female Applicants). 

WHAT IS THE FEE STRUCTURE? 

ITEM	E-MEDICAL  REQUIREMENT                     CODE	FEES  NRS	EXAMPLE APPLICANT
MEDICAL EXAMINATION + CHEST X-RAY + S. CREATININE	501 + 502 + 705	9,400 *	STUDENT(NON-HEALTHCARE), VISITOR
MEDICAL EXAMINATION WITH MANTOUX	501 + 719	6,400	CHILDREN AGED above 2 AND below 11  YEARS APPLYING FOR A PERMANENT/ PROVISIONAL VISA
MEDICAL EXAMINATION Only	501	5,900	CHILDREN BELOW 11 YEARS
MEDICAL EXAMINATION + Serum Creatinine	501 + 705	6,400	Elderly Visitor
MEDICAL EXAMINATION + CHEST X-RAY + HIV + Serum Creatinine	501+502+705+707	10,800 *	Permanent/Provisional Visa (above 15 Years)
MEDICAL EXAMINATION + CHEST X-RAY	501+502	9,200	Children between 11 to 15 years
MEDICAL EXAMINATION + CHEST X-RAY+Serum Creatinine + HIV+ HEPATITIS B+HEPATITIS C	501+502+705+707+708+716	13,650 *	HEALTHCARE WORKER OR  HEALTHCARE STUDENT
CHEST X-RAY (AXR)	502	5,100 *	WORKING HOLIDAY MAKER
ADDITIONAL TESTS
HIV TEST	707	1,364
HEPATITIS B TEST	708	896
S. CREATININE	705	495
HEPATITIS C TEST	716	2,238
MANTOUX TEST	719	495
IGRA		4,750

* Includes TB diagnostic tests and treatment (if required) done at IOM, Baluwatar, KTM. Nepal.

WHAT TESTS DO I NEED?

•    The tests you require will depend on your visa category.
•    Your referral letter will indicate what tests are necessary.
•    501 - Medical Examination.

•    502 - Chest X-ray (above 11 years of age).

•    705 - Serum Creatinine (Mandatory from 1st July for applicants above 15 years of age)

•    Some children between 2~11 years may require TB screening test.
•    Panel physician may request additional test as per clinical requirement.

     If you have any doubt, please discuss with our panel physician / staff.

  For more information about Australian Health Requirement please visit on the link below:
www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa/Heal (Note: please specify in as a link address)

WHAT WILL HAPPEN DURING IMMIGRATION MEDICAL EXAMINATION?

•    Registration at Registration Desk.
•    ID Check – Referral Letter, Original passport and Declaration form.
•    Photograph
•    Height, Weight and Blood Pressure measurement.

•   Blood test - S.Creatinie.
•   501 code - External physical examination (includes vision test). 

•   502 code -  Chest- X ray.

WHAT IF I AM PREGNANT?

Chest- X ray is NOT recommended in the first trimester (Twelve weeks)

There is an option to defer X- ray examination until after delivery. Kindly discuss with our panel physician for more details.

WILL I GET TO SEE MY REPORT/HOW IS THE REPORT SENT?

•    You do not have to collect any report once all your examinations are complete.
•    Your report is forwarded electronically via e - Medical to the department of Home Affairs within three working days in most cases.           
•   If your examination or test results are abnormal, our panel physician will inform you during the consultation.

If you require any further information regarding your medical examinations, please feel free to contact us.

UNDRESSING FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATION

•   As per guidelines provided by Department of Home Affairs, you will need to undress to your underwear.
•   We provide gowns to both male and female candidates and every effort is taken to maintain your dignity. Only external physical examination is conducted.
•   We offer chaperone to all applicants. All children must be examined in the presence of a guardian.

WHAT IF MY X RAY SHOWS ABNORMALITY?

•    The panel physician will inform you of the result.
•    Sometimes e-medical can auto generate further tests depending on the abnormality.
•    Once your case is submitted, MOC in Australia will review your case and advice if any further tests are required.They will notify the client via email.

WHAT ARE TESTS FOR TB?

•    TB is tested by examination of sputum (Authorised at IOM Laboratory only).
•    This is done in two ways- smear and culture.
•    Kindly note TB culture report takes 8 weeks for the results.
•    There is no extra charge for TB tests and treatment; it is included in the Norvic Hospital bill.

TB SCREENING FOR CHILDREN
Children between the age of 2 & 11 years and applying for a permanent / provisional visa are required to undergo a TB screening test.

 WHAT ARE THE SCREENING TEST FOR TB?
There are two different types of screening tests:

1. Mantoux- is an intra dermal test (skin).
2. IGRA- Interferon Gamma Release Assay is a blood test.

RESULT OF MANTOUX TEST

• Result of Mantoux test is recorded after 48-72 hours of injection. The child will have to be reviewed by doctors at the pathology department of Norvic hospital for final report. Please ensure the child does not leave Kathmandu until the final report is provided.
• Our panel physicians will advice if additional examination is required following the result of Mantoux test.
• Results of IGRA will be available within 24 hours.

WHAT IF THE MANTOUX RESULT IS POSITIVE?

The child will need a Chest X-ray.

WHAT IS THE WAITING TIME IN CLINIC?

•    Generally your medical examination, blood test and X- ray are completed within two hours.

FRAUDULANT BEHAVIOUR

•    Any fraudulent activity will be reported directly to the department of Home Affairs.

IS THERE A COMPLAINT PROCEDURE?

•    If you are not satisfied with our service kindly contact our manager/panel physician. We will try and resolve the problem.
•    If you have any feedback, complaints or compliments; kindly refer to the link below:

http://www.border.gov.au/about/contact/provide-feedback
 

HOW TO CONTACT US
•    Telephone: 01-5970432  Extension: 1035,6506,3005
•     Mail: visamed@norvichospital.com 

* (Kindly note that we don't book appointments via E-mail)

 

ADDRESS

NORVIC INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR HEALTH EVALUATION (NICHE)

Norvic International Hospital, Maternity Hospital Road,

Thapathali, Kathmandu, NEPAL