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How to convert an Australian tourist visa to a work visa? Australia Visa and Health Insurance November 04, 2020 Australia Visa If you plan to live, study or work in Australia for a long time, you need to make sure that you have applied for the correct visa. Both the 457 and 485 visas are subject to the 8501 condition, which means that the visa holder is responsible for obtaining adequate health insurance while living in Australia, unless covered by the medical agreement between the parties. If your country/region does not have a reciprocal medical agreement with Australia, health insurance is required to grant any type of visitor visa. However, the Australian government strongly recommends that all tourists purchase private health insurance before travelling.
How do I get an Australian 457 visa? The 457 temporary skilled work visa allows you to work for the sponsoring employer for up to 4 years. The application is divided into three stages: Sponsor Your employer needs to be approved as a commercial sponsor. They need to provide some business background, proof of business training for Australians and financial records. Nomination Award Your occupation must be on the approved occupation list. The minimum wage for a 457 visa is $53,900. In some cases, employers need to prove that they cannot fill positions locally. Visa Application You need to have relevant professional skills, and you need to meet the English requirements-the international English test system or equivalent students score an average of 5 points. You also need to purchase health insurance that meets the requirements of the Australian government. This is a 457 visa application and a continuation of the visa. How to get Australia 485 visa? If you are an international student and have completed the requirement to study in Australia for at least two years, you may be eligible for a temporary graduate visa 485. The 485 visa has complete working rights and is a good way to extend the stay after study and apply for permanent residency. Eligibility requirements You may be eligible to apply for a 485 visa if you meet the following conditions: • Completed studies in the last 6 months • Meet the English requirements-the international English test system or equivalent students have an average score of 6
•Have health insurance that meets Australian government requirements There are two forms of 485 visa: Graduate work flow The graduate workflow requires you to pass a skills assessment for a specific occupation on the Skilled Occupation List. You can complete your studies at a university, college or TAFE. The visa is valid for 18 months. Post-research workflow The post-research workflow is only applicable to students who applied for their first student visa on or after November 5, 2011. You must complete a 2-year bachelor, master's or doctoral degree, and the visa is valid for 2 years and 4 years, depending on your course. There is no skill assessment or occupation list for this stream.
Visa health insurance instructions In Australia, medical costs can be high. Australia has a public health insurance system called Medicare and a public hospital system. Only tourists from mutually agreed countries are eligible for Medicare or free treatment in public hospitals. Australia provides reciprocal medical arrangements for overseas tourists through temporary visas from the following countries: Belgium, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Slovenia, Sweden and the United Kingdom. Visitors from countries that have not reached a reciprocal health agreement require hospitalization or medical treatment during their stay in Australia, so they will be charged for these services, and the cost can be high-in many cases, the daily hospitalization cost may exceed 1,500 AUD. Overseas Visitor Health Insurance (OVHC) International tourists from countries without reciprocal arrangements need to meet the Australian government's relevant visa requirements and pay the following health insurance: • Seek medical services in the hospital • Some prescription drugs, depending on the coverage you choose • Emergency ambulance transportation • Repatriation If your visa is subject to visa condition 8501, you must maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia. To find out if your visa meets the visa requirements of 8501, please visit the immigration website.