Visa for Australian Elective

Original post by Rach L

Hey everyone!

I might be going to Australia (Cairns) for my elective next summer and was wondering what visa I would need. I thought a Tourist visa (subclass e676) would do, but some people are saying I need a different kind as I'll be working rather than just being a tourist....

Has anyone else gone to Aus? What did you have visa-wise?

The tourist visa will suffice and it's free if it's observational work. Btw how did you sort out indemnity insurance? MDU said they wont do it for Australia which sucks. Also, are you doing a chest xray too?

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OP

Fabbb! Thanks guys!

Original post by nas7232

The tourist visa will suffice and it's free if it's observational work. Btw how did you sort out indemnity insurance? MDU said they wont do it for Australia which sucks. Also, are you doing a chest xray too?

I've went with MIPS and MDDUS (http://www.mddus.com/mddus/home.aspx).

Not sure on the chest x ray front at the moment, just about to send of my application and the uni haven't asked for one yet....

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Original post by Rach L

Fabbb! Thanks guys!

I've went with MIPS and MDDUS (http://www.mddus.com/mddus/home.aspx).

Not sure on the chest x ray front at the moment, just about to send of my application and the uni haven't asked for one yet....

Ah thanks! Btw tickets to down under for next summer come out in 4-5 weeks if you're planning on booking early to save moneys.

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OP

Ooh thanks! Think I'm going to wait until the New Year - we've got Dec exams and if we fail them we've got resits right after elective so if I fail I might not go abroad. Feel like booking flights is tempting fate!!

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Original post by Rach L

Ooh thanks! Think I'm going to wait until the New Year - we've got Dec exams and if we fail them we've got resits right after elective so if I fail I might not go abroad. Feel like booking flights is tempting fate!!

That's pretty scary. We get our finals' results on our elective... Med schools always have silly timetables! Good luck for exams =)

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woozy

Hey,

Check with the uni. Generally a tourist visa is fine.

Enjoy Cairns, it's going to be damn hot in summer with temperatures above 35C! TB is not really a concern here, they will probably only ask you for an CXR if you are from a TB prone area or have travelled to such places.

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OP

Thanks for all the help!

Got another stupid question, how soon before going to Aus should I apply for the visa? Is it really complicated? I'm going next July....

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woozy

A couple of months but you should have everything ready, like passport, finances, etc. Let me just say it's a lot easier than applying for a UK tier 4 study visa.

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OP

I've got some more questions...

I've looked on the aus government visa website and there is lots of classes of tourist visa. What one do I need? Ill only be in aus for 6/7 weeks.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/visa-options.htm

The options are all there. I'm thinking the 676 or the 976...

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Philosoraptor

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Original post by Rach L

I've got some more questions...

I've looked on the aus government visa website and there is lots of classes of tourist visa. What one do I need? Ill only be in aus for 6/7 weeks.

http://www.immi.gov.au/visitors/tourist/visa-options.htm

The options are all there. I'm thinking the 676 or the 976...

I'm on my elective RIGHT NOW, in Melbourne. Literally typing to you from the hospital haha.

You need e676 - write all the correct details and see what they say - but in my case initally the automatic website thing says book an xray and bloods - but DON'T - just wait a few days and most likely it'll be approved without you needing the medical or paying anything!
Whoop!

Any other questions let me know

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Arzt

Original post by Philosoraptor

I'm on my elective RIGHT NOW, in Melbourne. Literally typing to you from the hospital haha.

You need e676 - write all the correct details and see what they say - but in my case initally the automatic website thing says book an xray and bloods - but DON'T - just wait a few days and most likely it'll be approved without you needing the medical or paying anything!
Whoop!

Any other questions let me know

Hey there..m looking to apply for Electives in Aus..can you guide me through procedure plz..like some info..fee and accommodation etc..

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Original post by Philosoraptor

I'm on my elective RIGHT NOW, in Melbourne. Literally typing to you from the hospital haha.

You need e676 - write all the correct details and see what they say - but in my case initally the automatic website thing says book an xray and bloods - but DON'T - just wait a few days and most likely it'll be approved without you needing the medical or paying anything!
Whoop!

Any other questions let me know

Where do you stay for the elective? I heard st.kilda is where the fun side of things are but it's a bit of a commute to where the hospital is. Also, did you stay at international house? It seems expensive

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Philosoraptor

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Original post by Arzt

Hey there..m looking to apply for Electives in Aus..can you guide me through procedure plz..like some info..fee and accommodation etc..

Just email the universities in question - e.g. Monash, Uni of Melbourne etc.

Mine was 1000$ fee for 6 weeks

Original post by nas7232

Where do you stay for the elective? I heard st.kilda is where the fun side of things are but it's a bit of a commute to where the hospital is. Also, did you stay at international house? It seems expensive

I'm staying onsite in staff accommodation at the hospital - costing $924 for the 6 weeks

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L17

Original post by Philosoraptor

Just email the universities in question - e.g. Monash, Uni of Melbourne etc.

Mine was 1000$ fee for 6 weeks

I'm staying onsite in staff accommodation at the hospital - costing $924 for the 6 weeks

Hey, I am currently planning my elective in Melbourne. I was just wondering who you contacted to get accommodation at the hospital?

Thanks

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Philosoraptor

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Original post by L17

Hey, I am currently planning my elective in Melbourne. I was just wondering who you contacted to get accommodation at the hospital?

Thanks

The transport office I think - once you have the placement you can email them to ask for the accommodation. x

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