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Access the Italy-Australia healthcare agreement

Q: Does Medicare cover in Italy?

The Medicare program is valid within the Australian territory.

Our immigration experts support people who travel between Italy and Australia and need to avail of the local healthcare.

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Italy-Australia healthcare support

You can send a free request to our team to explain your case and get a personalized quote.

We offer you a consultation video call
You can send us your documents remotely using A&P software
We analyze the agreement in place between the two countries to confirm whether you can access the local healthcare
We guide you on which steps to take to correctly avail of the available healthcare

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The team at Studio Arletti & Partners is made up of over 50 highly qualified and multilingual professionals, specialized in global mobility and tax consultancy, including worker postings, Italian and international taxation, and immigration procedures both in Italy and abroad.

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Who is covered by the agreement

Italy-Australia agreement

Currently, Australia has signed reciprocal agreements with 11 countries, including Italy. Based on such agreements, visitors can get publicly funded medically necessary care.

During the consultation, our experts will advise whether you can take advantage of the healthcare agreement available.

What is covered by the agreement

Scope of the agreement

According to the The Reciprocal Health Care Agreement (RHCA) in place between Italy and Australia, Australian tourists visiting Italy may receive free care for the following services:

care as a hospital patient or out-patient at public and authorized hospitals.
GP and specialist care from public clinics, health centers and authorized hospitals and clinics.
urgent dental care at public hospitals.

Italian tourists visiting Australia may access Australian Medicare for up to six months. They are guaranteed urgency medical care for free, but other costs must be borne by the tourists themselves.

How does "medicare" work

Australian "medicare" program

Medicare is an Australian program whose purpose is assisting Australian nationals with medical expenses. This program, though, is only valid within the Australian territory.

To access the Australian health care service, you must prove that you are resident in Italy and be registered with the Italian health service, by showing your passport and the Italian national health card at any Medicare office. The entitlement to six-month coverage resets in case of a second re-entry into Australian territory.

Why choosing Studio A&P

Service delivery

We adhere to established processes and internal policies for the provision of services.

We aim to provide an initial response within 24 hours of receiving your request.
You can send us your documents by conveniently uploading them remotely using the A&P software.
Our immigration experts can assist you in English.
We can assist you locally thanks to our network of legal partners in the host country

F.A.Q. about the service

The Medicare program is valid within the Australian territory.

International visitors entering Australia for the purpose of seeking medical treatment must apply for and enter Australia on a medical treatment visa.