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Foreign people can visit Australia on a Medical Treatment Visa, (Subclass 602). This visa is for people who want to avail Australian medical services which include medical treatment, consultation with doctors, organ donation or accompanying with someone seeking medical treatment. However, medical treatment (subclass 602) visa is not appropriate for anyone wishing to remain in Australia for more than 1 year unless the person requires continuing medical treatment and is incapable to leave Australia because of their medical ailment, that is, unfit to depart.
This temporary visa is for individuals who want to travel to or remain longer in Australia for medical treatment purposes or to support someone in need of medical treatment. This visa is also for people who are donating an organ.
With this visa you can:
You can’t work in Australia under this visa, except under limited situations.
Source: Department of Home Affairs, AustraliaFinancial
To be eligible for this visa, it is very important to be able to support yourself in Australia during the treatment. You must show sufficient funds to support all your medical treatment issues. You will be required to show how you will pay to hospitals or doctors and submit documents to prove that your payments will be accepted by Australian public hospitals.
Health Requirements
There are some major facts to address before any treatment can take place. Before the visa application submission, you must make everything ready. This requirement varies from country to country.
Step 1 – Check Current Visa Update
You must check the current update of the visa before you want to proceed. Click here
Step 2 – Gather your documents
To apply for this visa, you will be required to submit all the medical documents. You will also submit documents of available funds.
Step 3 – Apply for the visa
Step 4 – After you apply
You must not arrange any flight booking or accommodation unless you are granted.
Step 5 – Visa outcome
If we grant your visa, DHA will tell you:
If you are applying for this visa to receive medical treatment or donate an organ, provide a letter from your treating doctor in Australia outlining:
Form 1507 Evidence of intended medical treatment (includes consultation) (191KB PDF) if:
Free if you apply from outside Australia or represent a foreign government; AUD 320 for applicants who apply from within Australia
Source: Department of Home Affairs, AustraliaThe Immigration Dept. recommends that you take out health insurance to cover any unexpected medical treatment you might need in Australia. You are personally accountable for all your healthcare costs while you are in Australia. Health Insurance can help limit your financial obligations.
See more about health insurance for overseas visitors.
Source: Department of Home Affairs, Australia