OSHC

Overseas Student Health Cover

A student visa (subclass 500) requires OSHC for your entire stay. Compare Australian providers here and pay through Flywire — your certificate is issued the same day.

Cover type
Start date
First day of cover
Last date
Cover length 12 months

Tip: set the last date to your course end plus 1–2 months. Immigration checks that your OSHC ends after your visa.

Compare providers

Allianz CareOSHC Essentials
Standard network Pharmacy limit A$40 English · Español · Português
  • Cheapest single cover
  • Doctor video consults included
A$46.20
per month
AUD 554.4 total
AHMOSHC
Standard network Pharmacy limit A$45 English
  • Simple flat pricing
  • Backed by Medibank
A$47.80
per month
AUD 573.6 total
MedibankOSHC Standard
Broad — Members Choice clinics Pharmacy limit A$50 English · Español
  • Free student SIM offer
  • Fast digital claims
A$48.90
per month
AUD 586.8 total
nibOSHC Standard
Broad — First Choice network Pharmacy limit A$50 English · Português
  • Same-day certificate
  • Optional extras upgrade
A$49.50
per month
AUD 594 total
BupaOSHC StandardELEVA pickNo waiting period
Largest network — direct billing at most clinics Pharmacy limit A$50 English · Español · Português
  • No waiting period for emergency
  • 24/7 multilingual helpline
A$50.75
per month
AUD 609 total

ELEVA does not charge a commission on OSHC. You pay the insurer's price through Flywire and receive the certificate directly from the provider.