Overseas Student Health Cover that meets your visa requirements
Overseas Student Health Cover
Health Insurance that's right for you & meets your visa requirements
Visa compliant health insurance for overseas students
If you are planning to stay and work in Australia after completing your studies, nib also offers working visa compliant graduate cover.
The above information should be read in conjunction with the OSHC Fund Rules.
The above information should be read in conjunction with the OSHC Fund Rules.
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 OSHC policyholders 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.
What to do when you are sick
In Australia, if you are sick you can go to a GP for minor medical issues or a hospital if your injury or illness is life threatening.
If you are sick and it's not immediately life threatening but requires treatment, you might need to see a local doctor which is called a GP, or a General Practitioner. For example: cold and flu symptoms, stomach aches or fevers.
If you have a major injury or life threatening illness, call 000 or go to a Hospital Emergency Department immediately. For example: chest pain, unconscious or seizure, difficulty breathing, badly bleeding or injured in a severe accident.
Use our General Practitioner search to find the contact details for a doctor close to your location.
Receive your OSHC Confirmation Certificate in as soon as 5 minutes
Receive your OSHC Confirmation Certificate in as soon as 5 minutes
Understanding health insurance
We've compiled some common questions about health insurance to help you choose the right overseas health cover for you.