Bupa Australia is a leading private health insurance provider and healthcare company that offers a wide range of health cover solutions for residents, international students, and temporary visitors in Australia. As part of the global Bupa Group, Bupa Australia provides trusted health insurance products such as Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC), helping individuals meet Australian visa health insurance requirements.
cross Bupa policies in Australia, including Overseas Visitors Cover (OVC) and student/working-visa-related health insurance: Policies might include coverage for hospital and medical treatment, access to doctors, and health services in Australia. Bupa Australia Overseas visitor insurance products are designed to help meet visa requirements and protect against unexpected healthcare costs while in Australia. Bupa Australia Bupa offers different levels of coverage to suit various needs depending on visa type and length of stay
Bupa OSHC is mandatory for international students holding a Subclass 500 Student Visa, including their eligible family members (spouse/de facto partner and dependent children under 18). Bupa OSHC helps students meet visa condition 8501 and provides essential healthcare coverage for the entire duration of their stay in Australia.
In-hospital medical treatmentPublic and private hospital accommodationOut-of-hospital services such as GP and specialist visitsLimited prescription medicines (PBS-listed pharmaceuticals)Ambulance services (emergency only)Health insurance is a mandatory visa requirement and a vital safeguard against high medical costs in Australia.
OSHC is required for all international student visa holdersCovers doctor visits, hospital care, and prescription medicinesHelps avoid financial stress due to unexpected illness or injuryEnsures compliance with Australian student visa conditions