One of the most amazing parts of living in Australia is that you will have access to some of the world’s leading healthcare services and get access to some of the best healthcare infrastructure in the world. To get ready for your move to Australia, it would be wise for you to look into the different Australian visas eligible for Medicare.  

What Are The Different Australian Visas Eligible for Medicare

Once you are in Australia you should apply for Medicare and apply to get a Medicare card as soon as you are able to. But before you do this, you will first need to make sure that you will be eligible for Medicare based on the visa you were granted when entering Australia. The good news is that most of the work visa pathways for skilled migrants will allow you to apply for Medicare once you are in Australia.

With the following visas, migrants are eligible to apply for Medicare once the visa has been granted and you are in Australia:

• Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
• Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
• Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
• Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

What Information You Should Provide To Medicare

Once you are in the country it is important that you have the correct documentation prepared to provide to Medicare, to ensure that your application process goes as smoothly as possible.

• Have a completed Medicare enrolment application form (3101). This can be found on the Department of Health Services website.
• Documents that can help to identify you i.e., Passport, Birth certificate, Drivers Licence.
• Travel documents like your passport.
• Information to help show your current visa status.
• Acknowledgement of application received.
• A grant notification, showing the names of the applicant/s.
• The VEVO of your current visa and the conditions of it.
• A bridging visa. 

What if Your Visa Does Not Get Approved?

In the unfortunate event that your visa does not get approved, you will be able to lodge an appeal. However, during this time you will still be able to apply for Medicare. The process will be more difficult though since you are going through the appeal process.

Our Advice

When you are applying for a visa or navigating through any of the Australian departments that are involved in immigration, we think that it is important that you get the help of a professional. Not only will they be able to help guide you through all the complicated and at times confusing legal forms and policies, but they will ultimately be able to boost your chances of getting your visa granted. This will leave you more time to think about other questions like where to live in Australia?

There are many different visas that will allow you to access Medicare when living in Australia. If you want the process to run smoother you should consider getting the assistance of a professional

Meet The Experts On Allied Health Jobs Australia 

Imagine a service that helps you take care of the whole process of taking the plunge to live and work overseas. From deciding where to live, securing employment, and helping you to navigate the relevant migration approvals, at Allied Health Jobs Australia, these are the core of what we do best. 

Unlike agents who only help with the migration process, or recruiters who only take care of job placement, AHJA has consciously niched down into allied health as our area of expertise. Fundamentally, becoming an AHJA client doesn’t mean that the services stop once your visas are approved. For people who have made it to the migration application process, our 100% success rate means that we’re just as invested in your journey as you are.

As a qualified allied health care professional, you’re in demand - and Australia wants you. If you’ve ever found yourself daydreaming about what a future in the Land Down Under could look like for you, get in touch with us today for a free, no obligation chat to explore your options.