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6 weeks free on 485 visa health insurance

Save on the 485 Temporary Graduate visa giving you a great start to your stay in Australia after graduation. Meet your 485 visa requirements with our health cover options.  T&Cs apply., opens in a new tab

When you move from a student visa to a graduate visa you will need to switch from your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to a Working Visitor Health Cover (OVHC). Our health covers meet the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) visa requirements.

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Health covers designed for overseas student and worker visas

Get comprehensive cover

Health insurance to reduce hospital and medical costs while you’re living in Australia.

Emergency ambulance

All our covers include unlimited emergency ambulance cover, excluding members covered by state ambulance schemes.

Access to in-hospital cover

Access benefits for hospital accommodation and medical treatment for services included in your cover.

Health covers designed for overseas student and worker visas

Get comprehensive cover

Health insurance to reduce hospital and medical costs while you’re living in Australia.

Emergency ambulance

All our covers include unlimited emergency ambulance cover, excluding members covered by state ambulance schemes.

Access to in-hospital cover

Access benefits for hospital accommodation and medical treatment for services included in your cover.

Cover for doctor (GP) consultations

This covers no out-of-pocket cost for appointments with nib telehealth GPs for members on selected OVHC covers with GP benefits.

Waiting periods recognised

We will recognise any waiting periods you have already served on an equivalent cover.

Get your certificate in minutes

Our covers are 100% visa compliant and your Visa Certificate is emailed to you once you are approved.

The nib difference

We've got smart solutions to help international students and workers live a healthier and happier life in Australia.

  • Providing smart solutions through the nib App

    Manage your policy wherever you are with the nib App, opens in a new tab. Use your digital card for claiming, and access nib services and programs all from your mobile. Plus, get help from our award-winning customer service team.

  • Easy access to telehealth

    Access telehealth doctor appointments with experienced GPs for at-home virtual consultations when you’re feeling unwell.

  • Be rewarded for your membership

    Get everyday savings on transport, shopping and more with the nib Rewards program.

  • We support your mental health

    Digital on-demand mental health and wellbeing tool to support the health and happiness of international visitors on the nib App, opens in a new tab.

Moving from a student visa to a 485 Graduate visa?

When applying for your 485 visa, you must provide evidence that you have the appropriate health insurance in Australia. To make the move from your student health cover to compliant graduate cover, you can apply online or call 1800 775 204

Unsure what to do next?

If you are looking to extend your time in Australia and start your career, check out our Life after study article.

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