Medical treatment or consultation
Receiving medical treatment, consultation, or counselling at an Australian hospital or medical institution. Specific treatment plan required.
Medical Treatment · Organ Donation · Patient Support
The 602 brings people to Australia for medical treatment.
602 applications are handled by Pragya Gautam, Sourabh Aggarwal, and Neha Sharma from Brisbane, Darwin, and Gold Coast. The Subclass 602 Medical Treatment Visa is for people who need to come to Australia specifically for medical treatment, organ donation, or to accompany a patient needing treatment. It is not a migration visa; it is a targeted temporary visa for healthcare.
Core purposes
Four use cases.
The 602 applies in specific medical contexts.
Organ donation
Donating an organ to an Australian citizen or PR. Documented medical need and donor evidence.
Accompanying a patient
Partner, parent, or guardian accompanying a patient requiring medical treatment. Support role documented.
Pre-arranged at the time of application
Treatment must be arranged in Australia at the time of application. Vague medical intent not sufficient.
Key requirements
Four evidence categories.
602 applications need specific medical and financial evidence.
Medical evidenceLetters from Australian treating doctor or hospital. Treatment plan, expected duration, cost estimates.
Financial capacityEvidence of ability to pay for treatment. Australian treatment is typically paid privately by the applicant or sponsor.
Travel arrangementsReturn travel confirmed. The 602 is not a permanent visa; intent to return after treatment matters.
Character and healthSection 501 character and health requirements apply (where relevant).
Duration and extensions
Variable by need.
602 duration depends on specific treatment requirements.
Typical duration
3-12 months common. Matches expected treatment timeline.
Extensions possible
If treatment continues beyond initial visa period, extensions applied for. Fresh medical evidence required.
Family members
Can include accompanying family members on the same application.
The 602 can sometimes bridge to longer-term stay.
In some cases, after completing treatment, 602 holders transition to other visas (partner, student, skilled) if they meet criteria and circumstances have evolved. The 602 itself does not create a pathway but does not prevent other lodgements.
Common questions
The questions we hear most.
For 602 applications, book with Pragya Gautam or Sourabh Aggarwal.
Can I work on a 602?
No. 602 does not include work rights. Medical treatment is the purpose, not employment.
What if my treatment is in a private hospital?
Private or public hospital acceptable. Letter from treating specialist and hospital required.
Does Medicare cover my treatment?
Generally no for 602 holders. Private payment or travel insurance expected.
Can I apply from inside Australia if I came on a visitor visa?
Sometimes, depending on current visa conditions and situation. Specialist advice essential.
Some information on this page has been sourced from the Department of Home Affairs and has been interpreted and approved by Principal Migration Agent Sourabh Aggarwal (MARN 1462159). Last reviewed: May 2026.