Medical Treatment Visa - Australia

Australia is renowned for its high level medical treatment.  Australia has many well equipped and modern hospital facilities including highly qualified medical specialists and practitioners covering a wide range of medical services. 

You may wish to consider Australia to assist with the medical treatment of your family member.  There is an Australian Medical Treatment visa available if certain criteria can be met.

What does the Medical Treatment Visa allow me to do?

If you apply and obtain a Medical Treatment Visa, then the patient (including her / his eligible family members) can travel to Australia and seek out the required medical treatment.

The visa can be granted for up to 12 months depending on the length of treatment required (if you apply for the visa whilst in Australia).  If you apply for the visa while you are outside of Australia, the visa will usually only be valid for a maximum period of 3 months.

The visa permits the patient to undergo medical treatment and attend consultations and to donate or receive an organ.

Part of the application documentation requires the patient (and family members) to demonstrate their financial capacity to support themselves for their proposed stay in Australia because the patient is unable to utilise financial benefits provided to Australian citizens and permanent residents which are by the Australian government.

If you are already in Australia with a valid visa that includes a 'No further stay condition' you will not be able to apply for the Medical Treatment Visa while you are in Australia unless a waiver is sought and obtained.

Children may also receive medical treatment in Australia if the consent of the parent/s is obtained.

Nevett Ford Lawyers Melbourne can assist you with the Medical Treatment Visa as well as all other Australian visa types.  Please contact us for further information, advice and assistance.