From 1 July 2016 all overseas student are required to apply for their student visa online. From this date, all applicants and their family members must have (at the time of the application) OSHC cover (insurance) for the entire period of their student visa and stay in Australia. If a student enters or remains in Australia without OSHC, they are in breach of their visa. Students must provide evidence of having paid for OSHC (insurance), or being exempt from this requirement at the time of application.