What is Medicare Card eligibility?

Everyone who lives in Australia, excluding Norfolk Island residents, are eligible for a Medicare Card if they:

• hold Australian citizenship;
• hold New Zealand citizenship (documentation required). More information on the Medicare enrolment for New Zealand citizens page;
• have been issued with a permanent visa; or
• have applied for a permanent visa (excludes an application for a parent visa), have permission to work in Australia or can prove relationship to an Australian Citizen — other requirements may also apply.

Visitors to Australia from a country that have Reciprocal Health Care Agreement with Australia are also eligible for medically necessary treatment.

Full details are available at the Human Services Website.