Medical Treatment Visa (subclass 602)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Up to 49 days
- Fee
- Free (offshore) / AUD $380 (onshore)
- Validity
- Duration of medical treatment (typically up to 12 months, can be extended)
- Entry
- Single entry
Temporary visa for people coming to Australia for medical treatment, consultation, or to donate an organ. Also available for a person supporting/accompanying someone receiving medical treatment. Must have arrangements made with an Australian medical facility. Must demonstrate ability to pay for treatment and living expenses. Free of charge when applying from outside Australia. Some applicants under government agreements may be eligible for fee waivers.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities
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Purpose of visit
Must have arranged to receive medical treatment or consultation at an Australian medical facility, or be donating an organ, or supporting someone receiving treatment
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Financial
Must demonstrate ability to pay for medical treatment and living expenses. Must not have unpaid debts to the Australian government
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Health
Must meet general health requirements (separate from the medical condition being treated)
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements, letter from medical facility showing payment arrangements, health insurance evidence; Minimum amount: Sufficient to cover medical treatment costs and living expenses
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: Form 1507 - Evidence of Intended Medical Treatment signed by registered practitioner detailing treatment plan; Validity months: 6
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Australia; Minimum coverage: Coverage for medical treatment and related expenses
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain Form 1507 from treating medical practitioner, arrange treatment at Australian facility, prepare financial evidence
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Online application
Apply through ImmiAccount or submit paper application to nearest Australian mission
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Fee payment
Free for offshore applications. AUD $380 for onshore applications
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Processing wait
Processing typically within 49 days