Overseas Student Health Cover
OSHC is usually required for Student visa holders and accompanying family members for the relevant period of stay.
OSHCStudent visaSubclass 500
Ask for OSHC link
OSHC and OVHC Health Insurance
Information and provider links for overseas students, visitors and temporary visa holders who need health cover in Australia.
Choose the right cover for your visa
Health insurance requirements depend on the visa subclass, visa condition and applicant circumstances. Always check the visa requirements before purchase.
Overseas Visitor Health Cover
OVHC can help temporary visa holders meet health cover expectations and manage medical costs while in Australia.
OVHCVisitorsTemporary visas
Ask for OVHC link
Work Visa Health Cover
Some temporary work visa applicants may need evidence of adequate health insurance before visa grant.
4828501Temporary work
Ask for work visa cover
Provider referral links
Nestway can provide direct links for selected health insurance providers once the client has chosen to compare or purchase cover.
Bupa
Use the Nestway Bupa provider link for visitor or temporary visa health cover. Student OSHC can be arranged through Nestway after the student details are confirmed.
Open Bupa linkAllianz Care Australia
Compare or purchase Allianz cover using the Nestway links below. Choose the product that matches the visa holder's circumstances.
Referral disclosure
Nestway may receive a referral benefit if a client purchases cover through selected provider links. Clients should compare policy terms and choose cover suitable for their circumstances.
What to check before buying
Insurance is separate from migration advice. The visa requirement, policy period and applicant details should still be checked carefully.
- Visa subclass and any health insurance condition.
- Start date, end date and whether family members are included.
- Waiting periods, exclusions, hospital cover and extras.
- Whether OSHC or OVHC is the correct product for the visa.
General information only. Nestway does not decide insurance claims or policy benefits. Read the provider's product documents before purchase.
Need the correct insurance link?
Send your visa subclass and applicant details so Nestway can direct you to the right provider link.