Medical Treatment (Subclass 602)Verified 2026-04-19Australia Medical Treatment Visa (Subclass 602)
Subclass 602 is a temporary visa for people travelling to or remaining in Australia for medical treatment/consultation, for organ donation, or to support someone who is on a Medical Treatment visa. It's FREE when applied from outside Australia (AUD 380 if applied onshore). You must have financial capacity to support yourself and leave before the visa ends.
Processing
Variable — use the Visa Processing Time Guide Tool
Stay Duration
Temporary — length linked to treatment duration
Starting Fee
FREE
Apply At
11 VFS centres
Special Instructions — Read Before Applying
These requirements apply to ALL Australia visa types. Violations mean your application will be rejected — read each one carefully.
- 1Study is permitted for up to 3 months on this visa (or longer under exemption criteria).
- 2You must be able to financially support yourself throughout treatment — Medicare does not cover non-residents for most treatments.
Who Can Apply
- Indian travellers coming to Australia for medical treatment or consultation
- Organ donors travelling to Australia for the donation
- Support persons accompanying a Medical Treatment patient/organ donor
- Applicants with demonstrated financial capacity to fund treatment + stay
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Fees (in INR)
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Medical Treatment visa (602) — applied outside Australia | FREE |
| Medical Treatment visa (602) — applied inside Australia | AUD 380 |
| Free if representing a foreign government | FREE |
No visa application charge applies to offshore applicants. Medical costs themselves can be very high — Medicare does not cover most non-residents.
Documents Required
Core
- !Valid passport
- !Letter from Australian treating doctor/hospital
Specifying treatment, cost, expected duration.
- !Evidence of funds to cover treatment + stay
Bank statements, sponsor letter, insurance.
- ○Health examination at Bupa (if requested)
- ○Biometrics at VFS Global India
If requested.
! = mandatory · ○ = optional / if applicable
🗺️ Step-by-Step Application Process
Secure treatment arrangement with Australian provider
Get a treatment plan + cost letter from the Australian hospital/doctor.
Apply online via ImmiAccount
Select Medical Treatment visa (602). Upload treatment letter + funds evidence + passport.
Pay (onshore) or no fee (offshore)
Offshore applicants pay nothing.
Wait for grant
Can be expedited for urgent medical cases.
Download Official Forms
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
📋 How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens VFS Switzerland page
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
ImmiAccount — Online Application Portal
Australia's official online visa application portal. ALL Australian visas for Indian applicants must be lodged here — no paper forms, no VFS lodgement. Create your ImmiAccount, select the visa subclass, pay online, and upload documents.
Department of Home Affairs — Official Website
Authoritative source for all Australian visa information. Includes Visa Finder tool, Visa Pricing Estimator, Visa Processing Time Guide, and health requirement details.
Visa Finder Tool
If you're unsure which visa is right for you — answer a few questions and the tool recommends matching visa subclasses.
VEVO — Visa Entitlement Verification Online
After visa grant, use VEVO to check your visa conditions, stay period, and entry rights. Australia grants digital visas only — no sticker in passport.
VFS Application Centres
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a family member accompany the patient?+
Is urgent medical processing available?+
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Other Australia Visa Types
Australia Tourist Visa (Subclass 600 — Tourist Stream)
Australian visitor visa for Indian citizens travelling to Australia for tourism, sightseeing, or visiting friends and relatives. Typically 3, 6 or 12 months stay.
Australia Business Visa (Subclass 600 — Business Visitor Stream)
Australian business visitor visa for Indian professionals attending meetings, conferences, negotiations, or exploratory business visits. Paid employment is NOT permitted.
Australia Sponsored Family Visa (Subclass 600 — Sponsored Family Stream)
Australian visitor visa for Indian citizens visiting close relatives who are Australian citizens/PR holders and who sponsor the application. An Assurance of Support may be required.
Australia Electronic Travel Authority (Subclass 601) — Informational
The ETA (subclass 601) is Australia's quick online visa for tourism/business visits, but it is NOT available to Indian passport holders. Indian citizens must apply for the Visitor visa (subclass 600) instead.
Australia eVisitor (Subclass 651) — Informational
eVisitor (subclass 651) is a free online visa for short visits to Australia, but it is exclusively for European passport holders. Indian citizens are NOT eligible — apply for subclass 600 instead.
Australia Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462) — Informational
Informational guide. The Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) allows young Indians aged 18–30 to work and travel in Australia for up to 12 months, but India has a ballot-based quota. SureshotVisa does not process work visas.
Australia Working Holiday Visa (Subclass 417) — Informational
Informational guide. The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) is NOT available to Indian passport holders. Indian citizens should refer to the Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462) via the annual ballot.
Australia Student Visa (Subclass 500)
The Student visa (subclass 500) allows Indian students to live in Australia and undertake a full-time eligible course of study — school, VET, undergraduate, postgraduate, or research — for up to 6 years.
Source & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Australia website and Embassy of Australia. Last verified 2026-04-19. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.