Australia PR for Doctors

Is there Australian PR for Doctors?

A doctor is eligible to apply for an Australia PR or permanent residency visa. To practice medicine in Australia, as a doctor, you must qualify the assessment test held by the Australia Medical Council. You can apply for Australia PR through the following visas:

• Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (subclass 186)
• Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa (subclass 187)
• Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
• Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190)
• Training Visa (subclass 407)
• Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) Visa (subclass 482)
• Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 489)
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491)
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 494)

You must choose a visa type aligning with your type of work and requirements.

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Health Care industry in Australia

The healthcare industry in Australia is integrating advanced technology and addressing modern health concerns. The healthcare services industry in Australia reached 209.3 billion in 2023 USD and is expected to reach 337.59 billion USD by 2032. The healthcare industry covers primary medical services, hospitals, ambulance services, blood banks, and other health departments. The healthcare industry is offering employment to over 1 million individuals. Australian Health Care industry is welcoming international professionals for the following jobs:
 

Occupation Code	OSCA Job Code
Prosthetist	262931
General Practitioner	264231
Resident Medical Officer	264531
Psychiatrist	264431
Medical Practitioner NEC	264999
Midwife	265131
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)	265433
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)	265499
Registered Nurses NEC	265499
Ambulance Officer	442999
Anaesthetic Technician	311231
Cardiac Technician	263932
Dental Specialist	269231
Dental Technician	311232
Dietician	263231
Enrolled Nurse	441131
Health Promotion Officer	269332
Hospital Pharmacist	263432
Medical Laboratory Technician	311233
Medical Technicians	311299
Nurse Educator	265231
Nurse Manager	265331
Nurse Researcher	265232
Rehabilitation Counsellor	261135
Residential Care Officer	422132
Retail Pharmacist	263431
Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner	269932
Pharmacy Technician	311332
Psychotherapist	261134

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Australia Replaces ANZSCO with OSCA for Job Classification
 

Eligibility for Australia PR for Doctors

The eligibility conditions for doctors to apply for Australia PR are given below. You must have:

• A recognized medical degree
• Unconditional medical registration with the AHPRA or Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• A positive report of Australian Skills Assessment
• A score of at least 65 points in the points-grid system of Australia
• An occupation mentioned in the Australian Skilled Occupation List
• Have the required proficiency in the English language

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Steps to apply for Australia PR as a Doctor

The detailed procedure for applying for Australia PR as a doctor is given below.

Step 1: Evaluate your eligibility for the Australia PR visa.

Step 2: Take the required skill assessment test and complete the registration to practice your profession in Australia.

Step 3: Arrange the required documents for the visa application.

Step 4: Submit the duly filled PR visa application form.

Step 5: Fly to Australia as a permanent resident.
 

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