Visa condition
Check whether condition 8501 or another health cover requirement applies.
Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC)
Health cover information for temporary visa holders, visitors, graduates and workers who need cover while in Australia.
Who may compare OVHC?
OVHC may be relevant where a temporary visa holder wants health cover in Australia or needs to satisfy a visa health insurance condition.
- Visitors and family members travelling to Australia.
- Temporary work visa holders, including some 482 applicants.
- Graduates moving from OSHC to post-study temporary visa cover.
- Applicants asked to show evidence of adequate health insurance.
Before buying OVHC
The cheapest option is not always the right option. The policy should match the visa holder, travel dates and health cover requirement.
Policy dates
Align cover dates with travel, visa lodgement and expected stay in Australia.
Policy documents
Read benefits, waiting periods, exclusions and claims rules before purchase.
Visa-specific health cover pages
Choose the page that matches the visa holder's situation.
Visitor visa
OVHC information for subclass 600 visitor visa applicants and families.
Visitor visa health insurance482 work visa
Health cover planning for Skills in Demand visa applicants.
482 health insurance485 graduates
Transition from student OSHC to graduate visa health cover.
485 health insuranceNeed OVHC for an Australian visa?
Open a provider link or send your visa subclass and dates for general guidance.