Here are popular visas that Medibank’s Overseas Visitors Health Cover are
generally suitable for:

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600 - Visitor visa

The Visitor visa (subclass 600) allows you to stay in Australia as a visitor or a visitor for business purposes for 3, 6 or 12 months. This might be an appropriate visa if you’re taking a holiday, visiting family or friends or on a tour with a registered travel agent from China.

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651 - eVisitor visa

The eVisitor (subclass 651) lets you visit Australia for up to 3 months at a time within a 12-month period. You can stay as a visitor or a visitor for business purposes.

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417 / 462 - Working Holiday visa

The Working Holiday visa (subclass 417 and 462) allows visitors aged 18 to 30 years old (or 35 for some countries) to enjoy an extended holiday in Australia and work to help fund their trip.

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870 - Sponsored Parent visa

This temporary visa lets a parent of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen visit Australia for up to 3 or 5 years.

This information above is sourced from the Department of Home Affairs' website and is accurate as of May 2026.

Why choose Medibank's Overseas Visitors cover?

If you're organising cover for you or a visiting family member, it’s reassuring to know that Medibank is a trusted health insurer
that has been looking after Australians for almost 50 years.

 

 

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Good for you, visa compliant.

We have a range of options that can meet the visa health insurance requirements for working or studying in Australia. Should your visa status or health cover needs change, we can help find a cover that’s suitable.

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Australia’s leading health insurer.

We have over 300,000 people holding a range of visas among 4 million members. Plus, with over 40 years of experience in looking after the health and wellbeing of millions of Australians and international visitors, you’re in safe hands.
 

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Protect against the unexpected.

On top of meeting any health insurance requirements for your visa, our covers include a comprehensive range of hospital services and unlimited emergency ambulance services Australia-wide.^

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24/7 Medibank Nurse and Mental Health Support.

Medibank health insurance members can chat to a registered nurse or mental health professional and get guidance on what they can do next. Call 1800 644 325 or chat online any time of the day or night, 7 days a week at no extra cost.&

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Learn more about Australia's healthcare system

If you need medical attention while you’re in Australia and you don’t have health cover it can be very expensive, whether you’re treated in the public or the private healthcare system. Find out more about the differences between the private and public healthcare system.

Need some help?

We’re here to help you choose the health cover that matches your needs while you’re in Australia. 
Contact Medibank how it suits you; messaging, WeChat, in-store or by phone.

Overseas students (OSHC)

Message one of our friendly staff about your cover options.

Visitor, working and working holiday (OVHC)

Speak to one of our friendly staff for sales and policy enquiries.

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Things you should know

 For Accidents that occur in Australia after your cover starts. Must seek medical treatment within 7 days, and receive hospital treatment within 12 months, of the Accident occurring. Excludes claims covered by third parties and our Private Room Promise. Out of pockets may apply.

& Some referred services may involve out of pocket costs and waiting periods may apply.

^ For ambulance attendance and transportation to a hospital where immediate professional attention is required and your medical condition is such that you couldn't be transported any other way.