Health care planning when going overseas
How to make sure you stay healthy and can access health care when you’re travelling or living overseas.
Support for Australians affected by conflict overseas
If you’re an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible visa holder affected by overseas conflict, support may be available.
When Reciprocal health care agreements apply and you visit Australia
Information for visitors to Australia on Reciprocal Health Care Agreements.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from New Zealand
If you’re visiting Australia from New Zealand, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting the United Kingdom
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with the United Kingdom (UK) may cover some of your medical costs in the UK public health system.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting New Zealand
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with New Zealand may cover some of your medical costs in the New Zealand public health system.
About reciprocal health care agreements
These are agreements with some countries where visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.
Get help if you’re affected by the Middle East conflict
If you’re an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible visa holder affected by conflict in the Middle East, support may be available.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreement - visiting Italy
The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) we have with Italy may cover some of your medical costs in the Italian public health system.
Which countries have international social security agreements with Australia
Australia has agreements with a number of countries to share responsibility for social security coverage.