Study in South Africa with Confidence

Compulsory medical scheme coverage made simple for international students

Choose from two trusted medical schemes designed specifically for students

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Visa Compliant
Meet all requirements
Fast Enrollment
Online & paper options
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Student Pricing
Affordable monthly rates

Choose Your Medical Scheme

Both plans offer comprehensive network-based day-to-day cover

CompCare

Umbono

Student Plan
R 625 /month

International & Local Students

  • Network-based day-to-day benefits
  • Hospital cover included
  • Visa compliant coverage
  • Established scheme with wide network
  • Note: Additional requirements for local students
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Paper-based application

Required: Passport/ID copy, proof of registration, proof of payment

Online Enrollment
Momentum

Ingwe

Student Plan
R 645 /month

International & Local Students

  • Network-based day-to-day benefits
  • Hospital cover included
  • Visa compliant coverage
  • Instant online enrollment available
  • Note: Have required docs ready before starting online application
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Required: Passport/ID copy, proof of registration, proof of payment

Plan Benefits

Comprehensive coverage for students studying in South Africa

Unlimited Hospital Cover

Private Hospital Network

Casualty / ER Benefit

Unlimited GP Consultations

Unlimited Acute Meds via GP

Dentistry, Optometry & Specialist Cover

Emergency Ambulance Cover

Health Checks

Application Requirements

Documents needed to complete your medical scheme application

International Students

Required Documents:

  • Passport Copy

    Clear, certified copy of your valid passport

  • Proof of Academic Registration

    Official letter or certificate from your South African institution

  • Proof of Payment

    Full payment upfront for the entire period of study

Important: International students must pay the full annual fee upfront based on their study period duration.

Local Students

Required Documents:

  • South African ID Copy

    Certified copy of your valid ID document

  • Proof of Academic Registration

    Official letter or certificate from your institution

  • Additional Requirements

    May vary by scheme - contact us for specific details

Note: CompCare may have additional requirements for local students. Monthly payment options available.

Africa Aquatics

Exclusive Healthcare Partner

studentmedicalplan.co.za is proud to be the exclusive healthcare partner to Africa Aquatics in South Africa, supporting the continent's premier aquatic sports organization.

Through our partnership with Africa Aquatics, we're committed to supporting student athletes and sports development across Africa.

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