1. How to Book Your Appointment Online
The most efficient way to book in 2026 is via the Bupa Medical Visa Services Online Booking System.
- Select Your Service: Choose “Australian Visa Medical Assessment.”
- Enter Your HAP ID: You will be prompted to enter your 8-digit HAP ID and your personal details exactly as they appear on your eMedical Referral Letter.
- Choose Your Location: Select from major centers like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, or Adelaide.
- Select Your Tests: Refer to your Referral Letter. Usually, this is 501 (Medical Examination) and 502 (Chest X-ray).
- Payment: You must pay upfront to secure your slot.
Pro-Tip: If you are pregnant or have complex disability needs, the online system may block you. In these cases, you must call the Bupa Contact Centre at 1300 794 919.
2. 2026 Bupa Visa Medical Fees
Fees have remained relatively stable in early 2026, but expect to pay more if your visa requires specific pathology (common for healthcare workers or teachers).
| Service Item | 2026 Estimated Fee (GST Inc.) |
| 501 + 502 (Full Medical & X-Ray) | ~$371.70 |
| 501 (Medical Only) | ~$268.30 |
| 502 (Chest X-Ray Only) | ~$138.60 |
| Pathology (HIV, Hep B, etc.) | ~$45.00 – $65.00 per test |
3. The “24-Hour” Availability Trick
In April 2026, appointment wait times can be 3–4 weeks in major cities.
- The Strategy: Check the booking portal at 8:00 AM and late in the evening. Cancellations are updated in real-time.
- Modify Booking: If you book an appointment for a month away, you can use your HAP ID to log back in and “Modify Booking” if a sooner slot opens up.
4. Checklist: What to Bring on the Day
If you forget any of these, Bupa will cancel your appointment, and you may lose your booking fee.
- Original Passport: (Must be valid or expired within 2 years; no digital copies).
- HAP ID / eMedical Referral Letter: A printed or digital copy.
- Prescription Glasses/Contacts: If you use them for the vision test.
- Specialist Reports: If you have an ongoing medical condition (e.g., Diabetes, Heart Condition).
- Payment Card: For any “on-the-day” tests requested by the doctor.
