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OSHC- A Condition of Your Australian Student Visa

OSHCstudents – OSHC is not only about health coverage—it is directly tied to your Student Visa. The Department of Home Affairs mandates that all international students and their dependants must maintain OSHC for the entire duration of their stay in Australia. Failure to do so can result in the cancellation of the Student Visa.

Exceptions to OSHC Requirements

While OSHC is mandatory for most international students, there are specific exceptions:
  • Norwegian students: Covered by the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme.
  • Swedish students: Covered by Kammarkollegiet.
  • Belgian students: Covered under the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with Australia.
However, it’s important to note that these arrangements typically don’t cover ‘general treatments’ or ‘extras’ like dental or optical care. Students from these countries may wish to obtain separate coverage for these services.

When Should You Purchase OSHC?

International students must purchase OSHC before arriving in Australia, and it must align with the duration of their intended Student Visa period. OSHC is required as evidence when applying for a Student Visa, and students (and their dependants) are not allowed to enter Australia until their OSHC policy is active.
If you decide to switch OSHC providers while in Australia, you can do so without losing the benefits of served waiting periods, as these will carry over to your new provider. However, make sure there is no gap in coverage, as overseas students must maintain continuous OSHC throughout their stay.
By staying informed and maintaining continuous coverage, you can focus on your studies with peace of mind, knowing that you have the necessary health support in place.
If you are international student, a foreigner arriving in Australia, or Australian citizen traveling abroad looking for OSHC, OVHC, travel insurance, please contact Annalink team at email info@oshcstudents.com and our partners for further information and assistance.

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Baek Ah Yeon

I trust Allianz Care since it is one of the largest insurance companies in Australia, with the medical centres where I only have to pay for what is left from insurance support. (no need to claim later). Besides, those centres are located at the centre of the city, close to schools. Very convenient, right? Credits to Allianz Care for providing reliable medical centres for health check and treatments.

Baek Ah Yeon | University of Queensland

Ariella Pei

I’ve been living with homestay family for 2 years. I’m now 19, I can move out but I don’t want to leave my host, who has become my family. It feels like I’ve met my second family. Thanks OSHCstudents for sending me to this homestay!

Ariella Pei | University of Canberra

Chatchawat Paton

I realised how important insurance was when I started living in Australia. There I switched to using Allianz Care instead of the previous service. Allianz Care is extraordinarily good in its consulting service and customer care. I’ve learned a lot about Australian health care, also I was consulted with mental issues and how to live a healthy lifestyle. I am very happy now.

Chatchawat Paton | Torrent University

Xiaoyu Cheng

Thanks to Allianz Care, every time I claimed my medical receipts it processed much more quickly and easily than I expected. I was initially a bit concerned since Allianz Care is more expensive than other insurance companies, but now I can ensure that it is totally worth the money.

Xiaoyu Cheng | Monash University

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