Subclass 602 / Support for the stay you need
Medical Treatment visa
(subclass 602)
Care in mind. A clearer visa plan.
When a stay involves medical treatment, organ donation or supporting a patient, the visa arrangements need their own plan. We help you understand what to prepare.
- Purpose
- Eligible treatment, donation or patient support
- Apply from
- Inside or outside Australia, subject to eligibility
- Stay
- Decided for your circumstances
A little clarity before you start
Focus on the care. Plan for the stay.
Your treatment plan helps shape the visa request. The medical arrangements, expected timeframe and payment arrangements need to be clear.
We help organise the immigration side with you, using information from your treating doctor or hospital. A support person's position needs its own review.
The details that shape the plan
What needs to line up.
We will confirm what applies to you. Start with the details below.
A useful starting point
- Passport and current visa details
- Treating-provider letter and care plan
- Treatment costs and payment arrangements
- Funds, accommodation and support details
- Patient relationship details for a support person
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Confirm why this visa fits
Explain the treatment, organ donation or support role, along with your location and current visa status.
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Document the medical arrangements
Seek a treating-provider letter covering the condition, proposed care, expected timeframe and estimated cost.
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Show how costs will be covered
Evidence should address treatment, accommodation, travel and living costs. Payment arrangements generally need to be made in advance.
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04
Review the stay and conditions
Check eligibility, any No Further Stay condition, and the application and grant location rules before proceeding.
A plan you can follow
From the first question to the next step.
We agree the work and fees before starting, so you know what support is included.
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1
Understand the circumstances
Discuss the treatment, location, current visa, proposed timing and any support person.
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Bring the evidence together
Prepare the agreed application with the medical, financial and identity records needed.
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3
Review the arrangements
Check the decision and conditions. If care plans change, review the visa position promptly.
A little more clarity
Your questions, made clearer.
A few answers to help you plan. We can look at the details of your situation together.
Can someone come to support me?
A family member or friend may be able to apply as a support person. Their eligibility and application need separate consideration; your grant does not automatically cover them.
Can I apply while in Australia?
An application can be made inside or outside Australia if you meet the requirements. Your location at grant must match where you applied. Current visa conditions also matter.
Does the visa pay for treatment?
No. You generally need arrangements to meet treatment and living costs. Consider health insurance for unexpected care as well as the costs already planned.
What if treatment takes longer?
The visa cannot simply be extended. A further visa application may be needed, with updated medical evidence and a check of your conditions and eligibility.
What will it cost and how long will it take?
Our fees depend on the work agreed with you. Government charges and processing vary. Check current government charges and the processing-time guide. A guide is not a promised decision date.
Your next step starts with you
One less part to work through alone.
Talk to us about the proposed treatment and timing. We will help you understand the visa work and evidence involved.