Visiting your children or grandchildren in Australia? Make sure you get Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC)  during your stay.

OVHC is health insurance for international visitors wishing to travel to Australia. If you get sick or have an accident while you are here in Australia, we will help pay your medical costs. 

From $148.70 AUD/mth with $500 hospital excess.

Our most affordable in-hospital cover to meet visa requirements.

From $603.30 AUD/mth with $500 hospital excess

In-hospital and out of hospital cover including local doctors, specialists and prescription medicines.

Access your health care
If something happens, you can rely on our large network of doctors and medical providers across Australia.
24/7
We are ready to help whenever you need us with our 24/7 emergency and assistance phone for members. 
Online Certificate
Purchase online and you will receive your Certificate of Insurance via email. 

The visa allows parents to remain in Australia for up to five years at a time without departing. It provides an alternative option to visitor visas which only allow shorter periods of stay.

For more information, visit the  Department of Home Affairs website.

Accessed: Department of Home Affairs, August 2024.
single policy ovhc
A single policy will provide cover for the primary visa holder only. This policy will not cover dependants, spouses or children. If your situation changes, you will need to update your policy.*
A dual family policy provides cover for the primary visa holder and either one adult spouse or de facto partner or one or more children under the age of 18 years old.
A multi-family policy provides cover for the primary visa holder, one adult spouse or de facto partner and one or more dependant children under the age of 18 years old.
*If you hold a secondary visa, you must be insured under the same policy as the primary visa holder.  You are only eligible to hold a single OVHC policy if you are the primary visa holder.
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