Are you in Australia and your health condition requires you to undertake medical treatment? Or perhaps thinking of travelling to Australia for medical treatment? A Subclass 602 Medical Treatment visa is for you. Read our FAQs to learn more about this visa and what it entitles you to do in Australia.
What is Medical Treatment Visa?
A Medical Treatment visa is for people who are in or outside Australia who have medical treatment or consultations booked in Australia, or for people who want to donate an organ or to provide support for a person who is having their medical treatment in Australia.
What does this visa allow me to do?
When you have this visa you can stay in Australia for the purpose of your medical treatment. This visa also allows you to study for up to 3 months.
How long can I stay in Australia on this visa?
Depending on the length of your medical treatment.
Can I stay longer?
Unfortunately, you cannot stay longer in Australia. You cannot extend your visa once it has expired. However, you can apply for a new visa if you want to stay longer.
What are other requirements I must consider before applying for this visa?
There are a number of requirements that must be met before you are granted a subclass 602.
Financial requirement – It is a requirement for the grant of a subclass 602 visa that you provide evidence that you have sufficient money to support yourself and to support your travel and treatment.
Health requirement – You must satisfy the Department that you are free from major illnesses or diseases.
Character requirement – You must also demonstrate that you are of good character and have no prior convictions in the past.
In what circumstances can I apply for this visa?
You may apply for this visa if you are in one of these situations:
- Intend to have medical treatment or consultations in Australia
- Intend to donate an organ to someone in Australia
- Intend to support a patient or organ donor who holds or is applying for this visa
- Intend to receive an organ from someone who travels to Australia with you
- Intend to come to Australia under the arrangements between the Western Province of Papua New Guinea and the Queensland Department of Health
- Be in Australia, aged 50 years or older, been refused an Australian permanent visa on health grounds only and are unfit to depart Australia
