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skilled migration - visa entitlements
Permanent Visa Entitlements
Permanent resident visa holders have the right to live and work in Australia. As a permanent resident visa holder, you are entitled to receive public health care (Medicare). Generally as a newly arrived resident you are required to wait for two-years (2 years) before you could receive any social security payments.
Temporary Visa Entitlements
As a temporary resident visa holder, you will generally not be entitled to receive public health care (Medicare) or any other social security benefits.
