Schengen travel insurance: what you need to know

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Travel insurance is mandatory for a Schengen visa. These are the rules your policy must meet.

Every Schengen visa application needs travel medical insurance. A policy that does not meet the rules is a common reason for a file to be sent back.

The minimum rules

  • At least โ‚ฌ30,000 of medical cover
  • Valid in all Schengen countries, not just the one you apply to
  • Covers your whole stay, from arrival to departure
  • Includes emergency medical treatment and return to your home country

Tips

  • Match the policy dates exactly to your travel dates
  • Keep the policy certificate in English
  • Buy it before your appointment and include a printed copy

We can arrange a compliant policy as part of our Schengen visa service.

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