Can I buy travel insurance if I hold a 457 or 482 visa in Australia?

If you are a temporary resident of Australia, you may be eligible to purchase a Fast Cover travel insurance policy, provided that all of the following conditions are met: 

• You are a non-permanent resident who holds a valid Medicare card or are covered by an Australian Private Health Insurance policy that satisfies the government health insurance requirements for your visa type and remains valid beyond the period of your policy; and 
• Your visa remains valid beyond the period of your return; and 
• You have a home in Australia to which you intend to return; and 
• Your trip starts and ends in Australia; and 
• You hold a return ticket to Australia; and 
• You meet any other eligibility criteria we apply in the application process. 

Please note in the event of a medical repatriation from overseas, we will return you to Australia. Medical expenses incurred once you have returned to Australia are not covered on this Policy. It is therefore important that you ensure you have access to long term medical care in Australia. 

 Every claim is reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis and will only be paid if it meets the terms, conditions, limits, and exclusions in your policy. Always check the PDS carefully so you know exactly what’s included before you travel.