Payments while outside Australia
To get your payment or concession card while outside Australia, you must continue to meet the qualification rules at all times.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from the United Kingdom
If you’re visiting Australia from the United Kingdom you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
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.
About reciprocal health care agreements
These are agreements with some countries where visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Ireland
If you’re visiting Australia from Ireland, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
Social security agreements for International services
We have these agreements with many countries.
Reciprocal Health Care Agreements - visiting from Belgium
If you’re visiting Australia from Belgium, you may be eligible for medical care under Medicare while you’re here.
When you’re returning to Australia from overseas
Requirements for returning home from overseas that may affect you.
How to claim a payment under a social security agreement if you’re in another country
The steps to claim under a social security agreement if you’re claiming in another country.
How international social security agreements help you
Agreements may help you to claim payments in Australia or the other country. They can also help you meet the minimum periods you need to qualify for a payment.