Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602)
The Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602) is a temporary visa designed to allow individuals to travel to Australia for medical treatment or to support someone who requires medical treatment while holding this visa. It also covers individuals who wish to donate an organ. This visa grants the flexibility to have medical treatments, consultations, donate organs, and support patients or organ donors. Additionally, it offers the option of single or multiple entries to Australia, depending on individual circumstances. However, it is important to note that work is generally not allowed, except under limited circumstances. The length of stay is determined on a case-by-case basis, considering the treatment plan.
The Medical Treatment Visa is intended for individuals who require medical treatment in Australia, those wishing to donate organs, or those supporting patients or organ donors with this visa. Additionally, individuals planning to receive an organ from someone traveling to Australia with them are also eligible. There is a specific provision for those under the arrangements between the Western Province of Papua New Guinea and the Queensland Department of Health. Furthermore, individuals in Australia, aged 50 years or older, who have been refused an Australian permanent visa solely on health grounds and are unfit to depart Australia can apply for this visa.
The cost of this visa varies based on your location. If you apply outside Australia, the visa is free. If you apply within Australia, there is a fee of AUD 360.00. Notably, if you represent a foreign government, the visa remains free. Additional costs may include health checks, police certificates, and biometrics, which can be determined using the Visa Pricing Estimator. It is important to keep in mind that these costs do not cover other related expenses.
This visa may come with specific conditions attached, such as:
Condition 8101: No work is permitted.
Condition 8201: Limited to a maximum of 3 months of study.
Condition 8503: No further stay beyond the specified period.
The processing time for the Medical Treatment Visa varies based on the volume of applications. As of the most recent data:
25% of applications are processed within 1 day.
50% of applications are processed within 7 days.
75% of applications are processed within 26 days.
90% of applications are processed within 76 days.
However, it is essential to understand that applications might take longer if they are not completed correctly, lack necessary documents, require additional information, or need time for information verification. Applications won’t be processed if the correct visa application charge is not paid.
To be eligible for the Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602), you must fall into one of the following categories:
Intend to have medical treatment or consultation in Australia.
Intend to donate an organ to someone in Australia.
Intend to support a patient or organ donor holding this visa.
Intend to receive an organ from someone traveling 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, have been refused an Australian permanent visa on health grounds only, and are unfit to depart Australia.
Additionally, applicants must not have a medical condition that could pose a threat to public health or the Australian community. Holding a Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) granted in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream must also be avoided. You should be able to support yourself while in Australia and must genuinely intend to stay temporarily.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, this visa cannot be extended for a longer stay. If you need more time for medical treatment or other reasons, you will have to apply for another visa.
It is recommended to obtain health insurance to cover unforeseen medical treatment costs. You are personally responsible for all healthcare expenses while in Australia. Health insurance can help limit your financial liability.
In most cases, you must pre-arrange payment for your medical costs to demonstrate that it will not be a financial burden on the Australian government or public authority. Written proof from a public or private hospital confirming approval of your treatment and arrangements for payment is generally required.
Currently, there are no frequently asked questions available for the Aged Dependent Relative Visa (Subclass 114).