About this Visa
This visa is designed to allow patients to travel to Australia for medical treatment or medical consultations.
Who is this visa for?
This visa is for you if you are either:
- planning any medical treatment or consultations in Australia except surrogate motherhood
- travelling to Australia to donate an organ
- in Australia, aged over 50, and have been refused a permanent visa only on the grounds of health
- accompanying or providing support to the person needing treatment.
How much does this visa cost?
There is a non-refundable visa application charge when lodging your visa application.
See: Special Activities Visa Charges
What does this visa let me do?
If you are granted this visa you can:
- visit Australia for a period of between 3 and 12 months
- study for up to three months.
Visas may be granted for a single entry or multiple entries to Australia.