People who live in Australia-excluding Norfolk Island-are eligible if they have one of the folllowing:
Australian Citizenship
a permanent resident visa
New Zealand Citizenship
Have applied for certain permanent resident Visa and hold
- a valid visa with permission to work in Australia, or
- a valid visa and have a parent, spouse or child who is an Australian citizen or holds permanent resident status.
Norfolk island does not participate in the Medicare program. Australian citizens who have been living Australia and move to Norfolk island will be eligible for Medicare on return visits for up to five years.