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MufcTazza(Newbie)Newbie
17 July 2024

Hi, I was hoping someone could give me some advice.

I'm currently on a 408 COVID visa following on from a 417 working holiday visa.

I'm currently preparing my tax return.

I've been in the same job role for 12 months and I'm planning to stay and make a life in Australia. I therefore consider myself an Australian Resident for Tax Purposes.

I have got a reciprocal health care visitor Medicare card and I know that the UK and Australia have a reciprocal health agreement.

Do I claim a Medicare levy exemption as I am still a foreign resident?

If so, would I claim the two or half level claim and for how many days?


Thanks in advance for any guidance.

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MelATO(Community Support)Community Support
18 July 2024

Hi @MufcTazza,


To be eligible to claim Medicare levy exemption you need to fall into 1 of the 3 categories:

  • Medical exemption
  • Not entitled to Medicare
  • Foreign resident

To claim exemption as a foreign resident you must be a foreign resident for tax purposes.

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