Subclass 602
Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602) Australia
Travel to or stay longer in Australia for medical treatment, to donate an organ or to support someone having treatment. Free if you apply outside Australia.
About the Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602)
The Medical Treatment visa (subclass 602) is a temporary visa for people to travel to or remain longer in Australia for medical treatment, or to support someone who holds this visa and needs medical treatment. It is also for people who are donating an organ. The visa is free if you apply outside Australia and costs AUD480 if you apply in Australia (concessions apply in limited circumstances). If you represent a foreign government, the visa is free.
With this visa you can
- Have medical treatment or consultation
- Donate an organ
- Support someone who holds this visa, if they are an organ donor or having medical treatment
- Be granted single entry or multiple entries to Australia, depending on your situation
- Study for up to 3 months (or longer if you meet the exemption criteria)
You must
- Comply with all visa conditions and follow Australian laws
- Leave before your visa ends
- Have the financial capacity to support yourself in Australia
Medical Treatment visa cost
Free if you apply outside Australia. AUD480 if you apply in Australia (concessions apply in limited circumstances). Free if you represent a foreign government. From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.
How Outlook Immigration Can Help
Our MARA registered migration agent confirms that this is the right visa for your passport and travel plans, explains the conditions that will apply to you and helps you prepare a complete application, so you can travel with confidence.
Visa information is based on the Department of Home Affairs website (last updated September 2026). Fees, conditions and processing times can change, so always confirm current details using the Visa Pricing Estimator or ask our team. This page is general information, not migration advice for your circumstances.
Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602): Full Details
Everything about this visa, from eligibility to what happens after grant.
About this visa
Medical treatment, organ donation or supporting a patient in Australia.
- Come to Australia for medical treatment or consultation
- Donate an organ, or support a patient or donor who holds this visa
- Study for up to 3 months (or longer if you meet the exemption criteria)
Temporarily, for the period on your grant letter.
Free if you apply outside Australia.
Eligibility
What you need to meet.
You must intend to have medical treatment or a consultation, donate an organ, receive an organ from someone travelling with you, or support a patient or organ donor who holds this visa.
In most cases you must pre-arrange payment of your medical costs, with written proof from a public or private hospital, so there is no cost to an Australian government or public authority.
You must not have a medical condition that could be a threat to public health or endanger the Australian community.
You must have adequate means to support yourself while in Australia.
You must not hold a 403 visa granted in the Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream.
You can be any age to apply.
You must only intend to stay temporarily in Australia and do the things this visa allows.
You must meet the health and character requirements, and have repaid (or arranged to repay) any debts to the Australian Government. Permanent and provisional visa applicants, and family members applying with them, must have health examinations with an approved panel physician. Temporary visa applicants might need them, depending on the visa and their circumstances. For the character requirement, Home Affairs may ask for police certificates and Form 80.
Step by step
How to apply.
Get expert advice first
Book a consultation with Outlook Immigration. Our registered migration agent will assess your eligibility, confirm this is the right visa for you and explain your options before you apply.
Gather your documents
Passport, medical reports and hospital payment arrangements. We will tell you exactly what you need.
Apply
Lodge your application. We will confirm the right process for your situation.
After you apply
Respond to any requests for more information. Do not make travel plans until your visa is granted. Home Affairs may also ask for health examinations, police certificates or biometrics (fingerprints and a facial image).
Visa outcome
You will be told the decision in writing. If granted, your letter shows your grant number, visa conditions and how long you can stay.
When you have this visa
Your conditions on this visa.
You must meet all your visa conditions and obey Australian laws. Your conditions are in your grant letter and in VEVO.
You can study for up to 3 months, or longer if you meet the exemption criteria.
Let Home Affairs know about changes such as a new passport, address or relationship status.
Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602) FAQs
Straight answers to the questions we hear most.
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It is free if you apply outside Australia, and AUD480 if you apply in Australia (concessions apply in limited circumstances). If you represent a foreign government, the visa is free. From 1 July 2026, a lower visa cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.
Yes. The Medical Treatment visa can be granted to people supporting someone who holds this visa, if that person is an organ donor or having medical treatment.
It is a temporary visa. How long you can stay depends on your situation, and you must leave before your visa ends.
Yes. You can apply in or outside Australia. Applying in Australia costs AUD480, while applying outside Australia is free.
You can study for up to 3 months, or longer if you meet the exemption criteria.
You must have the financial capacity to support yourself in Australia, comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws, and leave before your visa ends.
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