# Insurance - Study In Australia

Canonical: https://www.linas.com.au/services/insurance/

Get the right Insurance in Australia. We help students and temporary visa holders choose, activate, and manage health cover from day one.

# Insurance

## Health cover made simple – because it actually matters.

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When you come to Australia, health insurance isn’t optional — it’s required for most visa types. Whether you’re applying for a Student Visa, a Working Holiday Visa, or something else, we’ll help you get the right insurance in place from day one.

### What We Help With

- Choosing the right health Cover based on your visa (OSHC or OVHC)
- Activating your cover before or upon arrival
- Organising your health card — so you’re protected from day one
- Answering your questions about GPs, hospitals, claims & coverage
- Supporting you with any issues around policy extensions or claims

### OSHC & OVHC — What’s What?

- OSHC (Overseas Student Health Cover): required for Student Visa holders
- OVHC (Overseas Visitors Health Cover): required for other temporary visa holders

Not sure which one applies to you? We’ll explain everything clearly — no insurance jargon, no guesswork.

### Let’s Make It Easy

No one likes insurance paperwork. [Let us handle](https://www.linas.com.au/linas-contact-us/) it so you can focus on enjoying your time in Australia.