Medical Certificates for Travel – from $29.95
Whether you’re too sick to travel or need proof you’re fit to fly, get a doctor-issued medical certificate for travel — online, fast, and valid anywhere in Australia.
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What is an unfit-to-travel medical certificate?
An Unfit-to-Travel Medical Certificate is official documentation from a doctor stating that you were too unwell to travel due to illness or injury. It’s commonly required by airlines, travel insurers, and booking providers when you need to cancel, reschedule, or claim a refund for missed travel. With HootHealth, you can request one online — issued by an AHPRA-registered Australian doctor and delivered securely within minutes, any time of day.
Get a Medical Certificate NowSingle-Day or Multi-Day Certificates — which one do you need?
If your illness only affected travel for one day, choose a Single-Day Certificate. For longer illnesses or multi-day cancellations, a Multi-Day Certificate provides coverage for the full duration of your unfit period. Both options can include backdating if your illness began earlier but you couldn’t consult a doctor until later.
| Type | Best For | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Type:Single-Day Certificate | Best For:If you’re unwell and unable to travel for a short-term illness (1 day) — backdating available | Price:$21.95 |
| Type:Multi-Day Certificate | Best For:Extended illness or recovery period affecting travel (2+ days) — backdating available | Price:$39.00 |
Are online travel medical certificates accepted by airlines and insurers?
Yes. Online medical certificates issued by AHPRA-registered Australian doctors are legally valid and recognised under Australian telehealth regulations. They hold the same standing as in-person certificates, provided they include key details such as the practitioner’s full name, AHPRA registration number, date of assessment, and digital signature.
While acceptance can vary depending on your airline, insurer, or travel provider, most organisations in Australia recognise doctor-issued certificates that comply with the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (2010) and the Australian Privacy Act (1988). These laws govern how doctors issue legitimate medical documents, including online certificates.
HootHealth’s certificates are reviewed and issued by Australian-registered doctors following AHPRA and Australian Medical Association (AMA) telehealth guidelines. This ensures each certificate meets professional and legal standards for use in flight cancellations, refund claims, and travel insurance documentation. Your certificate clearly states that you were medically unfit to travel during the specified period — providing credible, lawful evidence accepted across Australia.
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Feeling unwell and need time to recover? Request a certificate online, reviewed by an AHPRA-registered doctor.
From $21.95
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Not well enough to attend class? Apply online for a certificate accepted by schools and universities.
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Need more than just one day off? Request an extended certificate, assessed by an AHPRA-registered doctor.
From $39.95
