Can I buy travel insurance if I am doing the IEC program?
Travel insurance for IEC trip purposes is available if you meet the eligibility criteria. To apply, you must:
- Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
- Currently reside in Australia
- Hold a valid Australian Medicare card that remains valid beyond the period of your policy
- Purchase your policy before your trip begins, or meet the requirements for purchasing a policy while already overseas
- Start and end your trip in Australia
- Meet any other eligibility requirements outlined during the application process
Our travel insurance policies are first issued for 12 months. You can extend the policy within 30 days prior to your departure date for up to another 12 months by paying an additional premium. The maximum combined length of cover is 24 months.
Please note that Fast Cover does not determine if your travel insurance policy meets IEC health insurance requirements. As IEC entry requirements may change over time, it is your responsibility to verify whether the medical coverage on your chosen travel insurance policy meets the IEC health insurance requirement. It is recommended to consult the IRCC or Canadian embassy for specific details.