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Overseas Visitor Appointments

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Overseas Visitor Appointments

We’re pleased to welcome overseas visitors living, working or studying in Australia If you’re in Australia on a temporary visa (for work, study or residence) and hold private health insurance that covers medical consultations, you can book an appointment at Smith’s Medical just like any other patient.

 

Why this matters

  • Many temporary visa holders are not eligible for Medicare, meaning they don’t have access to free or subsidised GP services.
  • Some visa subclasses require you to maintain adequate health insurance while in Australia (e.g. visa condition 8501).
  • Private health insurance (or Overseas Visitors Health Cover, OVHC) can help cover hospital and medical costs for visitors who don’t have full access to Medicare.

Why Choose Us?

At Smith Street Medical, with clinics in Charlestown and Kotara, we make preventive health planning comfortable, clear, and comprehensive.

  • Experienced GP and nurse-led assessments
  • Focused on prevention and early detection
  • Clear communication with tailored advice
  • Holistic approach to long-term care
  • Friendly, respectful patient experience

What we offer to insured overseas visitors

Health assessments are ideal for people who want to better understand their health, catch issues early, and stay in control of their future wellbeing.

  • GP (General Practitioner) appointments
  • Ongoing care for acute and chronic conditions
  • Easy claim support (where allowed under your insurance policy)

 

Important note: In Australia, private health insurance generally does not cover GP visits outside of Medicare.

Always check your insurance policy to confirm whether GP consultations are covered and whether your insurer has a preferred provider network.

Currently we are registered with NIB and BUPA.

Who is eligible

  1. You are a temporary resident, student, worker or visitor in Australia
  2. You hold private overseas visitor health insurance (OVHC or equivalent), or a policy which includes medical/doctor consultations
  3. Your policy is valid and active at the time of your appointment
  4. Your insurer permits claims for out-of-hospital medical services, or reimburses GP consultations

Even if your policy doesn’t cover everything, we’ll help you understand costs up front and assist you in navigating claims.

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