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Australia: OSHC must cover the entire stay without any gaps; lack of proof may lead to denied entry
澳大利亚：OSHC 必须覆盖全程且中间不能断，落地拿不出保险可能被拒绝入境
Several thousand to tens of thousands of RMB. Purchase it once based on the length of your visa; if you’re studying for several years, buy coverage for that entire period.
Australia makes overseas student health insurance (OSHC) a mandatory visa requirement — it’s not optional. The policy must cover your entire stay in the country. When renewing or switching policies, there must be no lapse in coverage. If you cannot produce proof of insurance upon arrival, you may be denied entry on the spot. Family members accompanying you as dependents must each purchase their own policy.
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The source summarizes the return this way: “Australia makes overseas student health insurance (OSHC) a mandatory visa requirement — it’s not optional. The policy must cover your entire stay in the country. When renewing or switching policies, there must be no lapse in coverage. If you cannot produce proof of insurance upon arrival, you may be denied entry on the spot. Family members accompanying you as dependents must each purchase their own policy.” Evidence grade A. The original states the population, caveats, and sources; this is not a personal forecast.
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7. Australia: OSHC must cover the entire stay without any gaps; lack of proof may lead to denied entry
Cost: Several thousand to tens of thousands of RMB. Purchase it once based on the length of your visa; if you’re studying for several years, buy coverage for that entire period.
In plain terms: Australia makes overseas student health insurance (OSHC) a mandatory visa requirement — it’s not optional. The policy must cover your entire stay in the country. When renewing or switching policies, there must be no lapse in coverage. If you cannot produce proof of insurance upon arrival, you may be denied entry on the spot. Family members accompanying you as dependents must each purchase their own policy.
Benefit: According to Australian Department of Home Affairs regulations, student visa applicants and their dependents must obtain OSHC, which must remain in effect throughout their entire stay in Australia without any interruptions. The policy must be issued by an insurer approved by Australian authorities, except for applicants who qualify for exemptions. There must be no gap between the end date of one policy and the start date of a new one. Failure to provide proof of active coverage upon entry can result in denial of entry. For travelers arriving in Australia prior to their course start date, the policy start date must be set to the actual date of arrival.
Evidence grade: A
Notes: If your school arranges the insurance for you, be sure to confirm the insurer’s name, the policy’s start and end dates, and the policy number — these details must be included in your visa application. Purchasing coverage for a shorter period than needed can cause issues when you apply to renew your visa; it’s better to buy coverage that extends well beyond your graduation date.
Sources: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. Student visa (subclass 500). <https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500>
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7. 澳大利亚：OSHC 必须覆盖全程且中间不能断，落地拿不出保险可能被拒绝入境
成本: 数千到上万元人民币。按签证时长一次性买，读几年买几年
说人话: 澳大利亚把留学生医疗保险写进了签证条件，不是可买可不买。保险要盖住整个停留期。续签换保单的时候，中间不能有空档。入境时拿不出保险证明，可能当场被拒绝入境。家里人来陪读，每个人都要单独买一份。
收益: 澳大利亚内政部规定，学生签证申请人和他的家属要买海外学生医疗保险（OSHC），而且在澳大利亚停留的全程都要有，不能断。保险要由澳大利亚认可的保险机构提供。符合可以免买的豁免情形的除外。新保险和前一个签证的保险之间不得有空档。入境时拿不出已经投保的证明，可能被拒绝入境。比课程开始时间更早入境的，保险起始日要写实际抵达澳大利亚的那一天
证据等级: A
来源: Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. Student visa (subclass 500). <https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500>
备注: 学校代办的，要问清楚保险公司名称、保单起止日期和保单号，签证申请里要填这些。买短了会让续签出问题，宁可买到毕业以后再多留一点。
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