This temporary visa is for travelling to or staying longer in Australia for medical treatment, supporting someone with this visa, or donating an organ.
At a Glance
- Stay: Temporarily
- Visa cost: Free if you apply outside Australia; AUD480.00 if you apply in Australia (Concessions apply in limited circumstances. Free for foreign government representatives. From 1 July 2026 a lower cost applies to eligible Pacific Island and Timor-Leste citizens.)
Who It Is For
- People needing medical treatment or consultation
- People donating an organ
- People supporting a visa holder who is an organ donor or having treatment
- Must have the financial capacity to support yourself in Australia
What You Can Do With This Visa
- Have medical treatment or consultation
- Donate an organ
- Support someone who holds this visa
- Be granted single or multiple entries depending on your situation
- Study up to 3 months (longer if exemption criteria met)
Good to Know
- Must follow visa conditions and Australian laws
- Must leave before the visa ends
Getting Advice
Our registered migration agents can talk through your situation, explain whether this visa suits you and help you prepare. This page is general information only, summarised from the Department of Home Affairs and checked in November 2026. Fees and rules change, so always check the official page before you apply.
Official information: the Department of Home Affairs page for this visa.