Countries Requiring Proof of Travel Insurance
Over 40 countries require travelers to show proof of travel insurance for visa approval or entry. Don't get denied at the border—make sure you have proper documentation.
Important: Verify Before You Travel
Insurance requirements change frequently. Always check the latest requirements with your destination's embassy or consulate 2-4 weeks before departure.
Schengen Area (26 Countries)
All Schengen countries require €30,000 minimum medical coverage for visa approval. Coverage must include emergency medical care, hospital treatment, and repatriation.
Austria
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Belgium
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Czech Republic
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Denmark
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Estonia
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Finland
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
France
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Germany
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Greece
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Hungary
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Iceland
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Italy
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Latvia
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Lithuania
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Luxembourg
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Malta
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Netherlands
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Norway
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Poland
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Portugal
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Slovakia
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Slovenia
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Spain
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Sweden
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Switzerland
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Liechtenstein
Coverage: €30,000
All Schengen visas
Other Countries
Requirements vary by visa type and nationality. Always verify with the embassy.
Cuba
Minimum Coverage
No specific minimum
Required For
All tourists at entry
Notes
Proof of insurance checked at customs. Can purchase at airport if needed.
Thailand
Minimum Coverage
$10,000 - $100,000
Required For
Non-immigrant visas, long-stay visas
Notes
Requirements vary by visa type. Tourist visas generally don't require proof.
United Arab Emirates
Minimum Coverage
AED 150,000 (~$40,000)
Required For
Residence visas, work visas
Notes
Not required for tourist visas. Mandatory for residents.
Ecuador
Minimum Coverage
$20,000
Required For
Tourist visas for some nationalities
Notes
Coverage must include COVID-19 treatment and quarantine costs.
Turkey
Minimum Coverage
€30,000
Required For
Some visa types
Notes
Recommended for all travelers. Required for student and work visas.
Jordan
Minimum Coverage
Varies
Required For
Work and residence visas
Notes
Tourist visas don't require insurance, but recommended.
Qatar
Minimum Coverage
QAR 50,000 (~$13,700)
Required For
Work and residence visas
Notes
Mandatory health insurance for residents.
Saudi Arabia
Minimum Coverage
Varies
Required For
Hajj and Umrah visas
Notes
Insurance included in Hajj/Umrah packages. Required for work visas.
China
Minimum Coverage
¥300,000 (~$42,000)
Required For
Student visas, some work visas
Notes
Recommended for all travelers. Mandatory for certain visa types.
Russia
Minimum Coverage
€30,000
Required For
Tourist and business visas
Notes
Insurance letter must be submitted with visa application.
Iran
Minimum Coverage
€30,000
Required For
Tourist visas
Notes
Insurance can be purchased at airport upon arrival.
Algeria
Minimum Coverage
€30,000
Required For
All visa types
Notes
Proof required for visa application.
Bahrain
Minimum Coverage
BHD 5,000 (~$13,250)
Required For
Residence visas
Notes
Tourist visas don't require insurance.
Oman
Minimum Coverage
OMR 10,000 (~$26,000)
Required For
Work and residence visas
Notes
Not required for tourist visas.
What Your Insurance Certificate Should Include
Your name matching your passport exactly
Coverage dates matching your entire trip duration (plus buffer days)
Coverage amount meeting or exceeding minimum requirements
Destination countries explicitly listed (for Schengen: "all Schengen states")
Coverage types including emergency medical, hospitalization, and repatriation
Insurance company details with contact information
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