Australia: OSHC must cover the whole stay with no gap, and arriving without proof of insurance may mean being refused entry
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In plain words
Australia writes international students' health insurance into the visa conditions; it is not optional. The insurance has to cover the whole period of stay. When you renew and switch policies, there can be no gap in between. If you can't show proof of insurance on entry, you may be refused entry on the spot. If family members come along to accompany you, each one has to buy a separate policy.
Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 32, tip 7. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer