Overseas Student Health Cover
Mandatory health cover for your student visa — arranged and explained, the easy way.
What is OSHC?
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is health insurance that helps international students meet the cost of medical and hospital care while studying in Australia. It is a mandatory condition of the student visa (subclass 500) and must cover the entire duration of your visa.
As part of our visa service, Greenscope arranges compliant OSHC tailored to your course length and circumstances — so this requirement is one less thing for you to worry about.
What OSHC typically covers
- Doctor (GP) visits
- Hospital treatment
- Limited pharmaceuticals
- Emergency ambulance
- Some specialist services
- Pregnancy & related care*
*Waiting periods and conditions apply. We'll explain the details for your chosen policy.
Arrange my OSHC
OSHC FAQs
Your first consultation is completely free. We review your goals, eligibility and options, then give you honest advice on the best pathway — with no obligation to proceed.
Yes. This is one of our specialties. We design a study-to-migration plan that upgrades your qualifications and experience to meet Australian skilled-visa requirements over time.
Absolutely. OSHC is mandatory for student visa holders, and we arrange compliant cover for the full duration of your visa as part of our visa service.
We have an established network spanning English-language colleges, VET providers and universities across Australia, so we can match you to the right course and city for your goals and budget.
Processing times vary by country and institution, but a complete, well-prepared application is the single biggest factor in a fast, successful outcome — which is exactly what we deliver.
