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Essential Visitors Cover
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Hospital cover for private patients in public hospitals

Essential Visitors Cover provides cover for in-hospital costs and medical expenses in a shared room at any public hospital in Australia.

Please note: If you are applying for a 457 Long Stay Working Visa, our Platinum, Gold, Gold with Excess, Classic and Essential Visitors Covers all meet the minimum level of insurance required as set out by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

Ideal for

Overseas visitors on a working visa who are looking for basic hospital cover

Level of Cover

Hospital
Extras
   

At a glance

Cover as a private patient in a shared room at public hospitals
No excesses or co-payments
Full ambulance cover
Full cover for repatriation

See the full policy details for Essential Visitors Cover services



Hospital Waiting Period
Psychiatric, rehabilitation and palliative care 2 Months
Pre-existing ailments, illnesses or conditions for hospital services 1 Year
Pregnancy (childbirth) 1 Year
   
Cover Price
Single $17.60  per week †
Couple $35.20  per week †
Family $35.20  per week †
   
† Essential Visitors Cover price includes GST.
** Reciprocal Health Care Agreement countries include United Kingdom, Malta, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland and New Zealand.
Prices are for stated memberships only.