AHPRA
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
The umbrella body for health practitioner registration. Some health occupations have AHPRA-affiliated boards (Medical, Pharmacy, Optometry, etc.) that conduct assessment as part of registration.
Fees
- AUD $6,184 incl. GST
Specialist comparability assessment
Specialist medical practitioners only
- Varies by profession
Registration fees
Processing Time
Standard
4 to 6 weeks (initial review)
Initial review is within 30 days. Peak periods Oct-Feb may extend timelines.
What to know
- Registration body - not all health roles need a separate skills assessment
- Specialist doctors face the highest assessment cost ($6,184)
- Medical Board of Australia handles doctor registration via AHPRA
- Pharmacy / Optometry / Physio etc. each have their own AHPRA-affiliated board
Occupations assessed
Visa pathways this assessment supports
Verified 27 May 2026. All fees and processing times above are sourced from the official AHPRA website. Always re-confirm current details before applying. Visit AHPRA
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