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.
