Hi there,
I've been in Australia for 5 years now and under a 457 visa for the past 3 years.
As I am not officially a resident of EU and not a Permanent resident of Australia (and therefore I do not have medicare) I am struggling to find an insurance that will cover me for my travel to Fiji and USA coming next week.
As anybody been in that situation ?
Any help or advise for an insurance that will cover me is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Wouldn't you just get normal travel insurance for this?
Hi there, the thing is I am not a permanent Australian Resident and therefore I do not qualify as "permanent resident" to apply for a normal travel insurance.
I believe Bupa do good global insurance. look them up or call them and explain your situation. Perhaps also look at providers from your home country - surely wherever you currently have citizenship should be able to provide you with a product.
You may want to try this site:
https://www.comparetravelinsurance.com.au/travel-insurance-t…
Even if you had a Medicare it doesn't cover any medical expenses in USA or Fiji, although it would cover you for countries with a reciprocal health care agreement. But I understand it does mean you can take up a cheaper policy that covers permanent residents.