VISA REQUIREMENTS – MEDICAL AID

 

 

To comply with the regulation of the Department of Home Affairs of South Africa, proof of Healthcare Insurance/cover for study Visa in terms of Government Gazette No 7524 D/D25th November 2002 is required.

It is also compulsory for international students to have adequate cover, in order to register at the university for the duration of their study.

The university thus recommends a South African Healthcare Plan to international students, who do not have adequate cover.

If you have taken some other foreign Medical cover to secure a study visa from a South African diplomatic mission, please be aware that certain universities and colleges may not accept such medical cover for registration purposes. The universities and colleges require proof of a complete Medical Aid Cover with a South African registered medical aid scheme for the entire academic calendar year

 

The South African Healthcare Plan provides comprehensive cover for medical costs incurred whilst a member is in or out of hospital. The plan covers the members for sudden unexpected onset of health conditions which require emergency medical or surgical treatment. The cover also includes generous out of hospital cover for doctors consultations and medication and repatriation (optional extra) of mortal remains to the country of origin in the case of death.

 

It is also advisable that international students make the necessary financial arrangements for the medical aid cover prior to entry into South Africa. Should the student rely on sponsorship, he/she must ensure that the sponsor is advised of this requirement at the onset of the sponsorship or the admission offer from the institution. Payment for the required medical aid cover fee is made directly to the Medical Aid Company, separately from the tuition fees.

 

The following medical aid schemes have been recommended by most of the universities and colleges. International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) recommends that students purchase a South African Medical Aid product.

 

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STUDENT HEALTH PLAN (PROTEA)

 

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These Medical Schemes are also registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act. They also offer the minimum benefits that a student may need whilst in South Africa and are accepted by the Department of Health's medical facilities and Home Affairs

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You may choose any one of the 3 Recommended Medical Aid Schemes. Brochure and application can be downloaded from www.kaymed.co.za/internationalstudents

 

 

International Education Association of South Africa

 

IEASA has recommended the following Medical Aids for  International Students

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For your convenience the application form can be downloaded which can be posted with proof of payment to Student Health Cover,  

P. O. Box 65651, Reservoir Hills, Durban, 4090, South Africa.

Or

You may e-mail your details and proof of payment to harish@kaymed.co.za

Please furnish the following details:

* Full First Names and Surname

* Full Address in South Africa

* Country of Origin

* E-mail

* Passport No

* Student No

* Date of Birth

* Campus/University at which you intend to study and student Number if you have registered.

* We will also require a copy of your Passport and letter of acceptance from the Institution.

 

On receipt of your application via post or e-mail with proof of payment, a Certificate will be issued for Visa clearance.

 

Please note that hospitals in South Africa require students with a non-South African Health insurance to settle their accounts and then claim from their medical fund.

 

 

For further information contact Harish Narsi + 27824456692

 

Or e-mail harish@kaymed.co.za

          

 

Click HERE to apply for Medical Cover

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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